Personal Finance & Investing
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for 11th month as shoppers save £333 a year
Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for 11th month running. Which? says shoppers saved £333 from January to September, £64 versus Waitrose on groceries.
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Independent traders to bring vintage market to students' union in North East town
All-vintage market comes to Teesside University Students’ Union in Middlesbrough, with 13 North East traders showcasing Y2K fashion, vinyl and more
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Loan shark jailed after £950k lending operation expected £1.7m return
A 64-year-old man who illegally lent more than £950,000 to borrowers in the Doncaster area and expected more than £1.7 million in return has been jailed.
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North East pub landlord named and shamed by HMRC over £145,000 tax default
A Gateshead pub landlord has been named and shamed by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £145,000.
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Luxury £1.7m home with wildlife pond and six bedrooms on the market
A six-bedroom detached house, in Roebuck Rise, Breighton, set within nearly four acres, is on the market for £1.7m.
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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, oil price steadies
Asian shares are mixed and U.S. futures are higher after shares rose to near a record close on Wall Street
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Bradford MP calls for free parking to boost Wibsey high street
Bradford South MP backs £210m Government high street investment, Bradford College skills training, local businesses and free parking to boost Wibsey’s economy.
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Trump backs down on taxpayer funded ads and now says his PAC will pay for them
More than $10 million in federal funds from a $20 million Homeland Security contract has already been spent on the national broadcast campaign since September
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AWS CEO says it no longer uses NDAs with government agencies
AWS CEO debunks common 'myths' around data centers and commits $1 billion to local community development
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Bradford ranks among Britain's biggest investors in gold and silver - new study
Bradford ranks eighth in the UK for gold and silver investment interest, with 979 searches per 100,000 people amid a nationwide rise in buy gold searches.
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Luxury £1.7m home with wildlife pond and six bedrooms on the market
A six-bedroom detached house, in Roebuck Rise, Breighton, set within nearly four acres, is on the market for £1.7m.
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Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump ads
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Trump says he will stop using US taxpayer funds for ads
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise
Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011
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Nationwide £175 bonus eligibility rules explained
Some banking customers will get a free £175 but conditions apply
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MPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
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We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
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City of York Council Publishes Outer Ring Road Plan Amid Major Funding Shortfalls
A four-phase blueprint to dual the gridlocked A1237 has been unveiled, but council bosses admit the vast majority of the infrastructure scheme remains
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Council can't find planning permission for HMO used since 1992
A SCARBOROUGH property owner has been granted retrospective planning permission to operate a holiday let and house in multiple occupation after the council launched an enforcement investigation.
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Vance insists taxpayer funded ads promoting Trump are not partisan
‘We’re trying to tell a story, I think, about how great the United States of America is,’ Vance said of the taxpayer-funded ads
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DWP confirms new benefit rules that will affect 300,000 claimants
‘This is what progressive welfare reform looks like,’ prime minister Andy Burnham said
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I've tested out almost every Dyson vacuum — these are 3 standouts worth investing in
Three stellar Dyson vacuums for different needs
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'Your wallet will be significantly lighter': MacBook Pro OLED rumored to be much lighter, but cynics remain worried about the price — and battery life too
Apple's MacBook Pro OLED could arrive this month with a major reduction in weight.
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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
Operation supported by 100 fighter jets said to have secured ‘air protection’ of Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targets
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Experts tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI‑generated midterm ads. It got weird
Republican candidates or pro-Republican groups were behind 80% of the ads we tracked and 83% of the spending
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Pensioners urged to check their Winter Fuel Payment as letters arrive
Some pensioners could miss out on up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment even if they are old enough to qualify, an expert has warned.
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Former North East pub firm named and shamed by HMRC over £95,000 tax default
A former South Shields pub and restaurant business has been named by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £96,000.
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Mayor secures £3.5 million for bus franchising assessment as North Yorkshire leaders warn of ‘empty buses’
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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North Yorkshire town to keep access to cash machine
A NORTH Yorkshire town is to maintain its access to a cash machine - however concerns have been raised over its location.
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Co-founders of luxury women’s fashion brand found shot dead at their California home
Police are investigating whether Michelle Min and Bryan Walker died in a murder-suicide, with family members claiming the couple lost over $100 million due to risky financial decisions
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Trump to issue executive order to bring down diesel prices amid grim midterm polls
The president is expected to unveil his multi-pronged strategy during a campaign appearance in Nebraska, where farmers and ranchers have been hit hard by high fuel costs
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Open Microsoft database with 17 trillion total rows and 25,000 user accounts hacked by a bored teenager — but he's been well-paid for his actions
An estimated 17.3 trillion Microsoft rows became accessible
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FTSE outperforms European peers as euro struggles
Political and fiscal concerns in Europe kept bond yields elevated and weighed on the euro.
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Council can't find planning permission for HMO used since 1992
A SCARBOROUGH property owner has been granted retrospective planning permission to operate a holiday let and house in multiple occupation after the council launched an enforcement investigation.
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Noem rages about reported jet purchases she made on her last day before being fired
A White House official tells The Independent that Noem purchased the planes and that a hefty termination fee made keeping them the most fiscally responsible move
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Tories pledge tax cuts in free-market revival
The Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has suggested that reducing inheritance tax would be ‘morally right’ as her shadow chancellor pledged to tear up regulations and slash taxes
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King’s money won’t be used to finance Andrew’s claim against police
The former Duke of York receives an annual stipend provided by the King from the monarch’s private funds
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Tories pledge to scrap mansion tax along with 'bonfire of red tape'
The Conservatives’ economic chief has promised to cut one tax every year if the party returns to power, following in the footsteps of one of the party’s Treasury grandees.
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MJ Gleeson: Yorkshire-based housebuilder to appoint former Harworth finance head as CFO
Sheffield-based housebuilder MJ Gleeson has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Stefan Allanson, is set to step down after eleven years in the role.
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Unison agrees to take new Glasgow council pay deal to members after negotiations
‘Fire and rehire’ plans have now been dropped by the council after an agreement was reached.
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Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
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Combined Authority Approves £456m Transport Framework but Project Pipeline Remains Unconfirmed
York and North Yorkshire political leaders have signed off a four-year transport budget, amid warnings that specific infrastructure schemes are still to be
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GoldenEye's 007 Parker pen gets a Q Branch discount for Bond Day
Three clicks... Today is James Bond day, and this Parker Jotter seen in GoldenEye is still my top office upgrade (just don't tell Q Branch you took it home).
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Bradford households urged to avoid using appliances at certain times to cut bills
An expert has revealed if it can save you money on your energy bills by running household appliances at certain times.
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Aldi brings back £49.99 air fryer that's £220 cheaper than branded alternative
Aldi has brought back its Vertical Air Fryer to stores, which is £220 cheaper than a branded alternative
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How mid-market companies can capitalize on their AI advantage
Why mid-market companies are struggling to scale AI
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The Budget date is set – here’s what could happen to your money
Chancellor John Healey has confirmed the date of his first Budget, with millions of households and businesses now waiting to see what it will mean for their finances.
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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
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Plans to build a thriving Knaresborough market following handover
Plans to build a thriving Wednesday market in Knaresborough have been outlined following its move to town council control.
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Halifax banking app starts closing today as millions told to switch to Lloyds
Halifax customers are being moved to Lloyds as the Halifax banking app begins closing from October 5. Here's what happens to your accounts.
