Personal Finance & Investing
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US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford back to home stations
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.
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Conservatives vow to do ‘whatever it takes’ to build Heathrow third runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is said to be maintaining an ‘open mind’ regarding expansion at the nation’s busiest airport
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AI spending is racing toward $1.5T a year, creating a huge revenue gap
The AI boom could demand $6 trillion in yearly revenue, forcing companies to invent businesses that barely exist today
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The rarest £1 coins in UK change that sell for up to £60 online
An old round pound struck in 2011 is now fetching up to £60 on online auction sites
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Man ordered to pay more than £1,000 for inconsiderate driving on A19 in County Durham
A Houghton-le-Spring motorist Samuel Smith was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,160 and given five points after admitting driving without reasonable consideration on the A19 in County Durham.
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Nearly six million UK drivers risk £50 fines over common roundabout mistake
Nearly six million UK drivers risk a £50 fine by failing to follow roundabout rules, with more than half making mistakes at mini-roundabouts.
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Trump aide Natalie Harp played major role in taxpayer-funded ads: report
The taxpayer-funded ads that have aired across networks have cost roughly $20 million
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Major free bus pass change linked to rising State Pension age
People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67. Check when you can qualify.
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Nigel Farage questioned by standards commissioner over £5m gift
Reform UK leader was interviewed for half an hour last month over money from crypto billionaire
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Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues
Annual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0.5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’
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North Yorkshire TV chef issues calls for hospitality VAT cut ahead of Budget
North Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks has urged the Government to cut VAT for hospitality businesses as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget.
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North Yorkshire TV chef issues calls for hospitality VAT cut ahead of Budget
North Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks has urged the Government to cut VAT for hospitality businesses as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget.
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A simple 20p hack can save drivers from a £2,500 fine and a driving ban
Halfords has worked with comedian Judi Love to urge Brits to keep a 20p coin in their car as a safety measure
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu
Costa Ltd reports operating profit of £20m in year to 31 December 2025 after losses of £13.5m in 2024
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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Bootham Bar in York’s city walls: Donations as high as £400 given during visits as figures revealed
The amount of money raised through a trial scheme on a York landmark has been revealed, including one donation worth hundreds of pounds.
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Number of homes available to rent in Leeds drops 55 per cent
The number of homes available to rent in Leeds fell by 55 per cent in the year to July, as stronger tenant demand rapidly absorbed stock across the city, according to global property advisor JLL.
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Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.
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Councillors to challenge NHS over ‘scandalous’ end-of-life care governance
York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.
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North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand eyes Europe after securing £110,000 backing
A North Yorkshire luxury hot chocolate brand is preparing to expand into Europe after securing £110,000 in investment and grants.
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Single £400 donation among £8,666 raised for major York landmark in trial
The amount of money raised through a trial scheme on a York landmark has been revealed, including one donation worth hundreds of pounds.
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Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession
Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict
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UK car industry faces ‘difficult trade-off’ between Chinese and EU markets
Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measures
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Councillors to challenge NHS over ‘scandalous’ end-of-life care governance
York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.
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One-of-a-kind railway retreat with converted train carriages on sale for £1.2m
A former station master's house in Pickering, North Yorkshire, with railway-themed holiday lets, is for sale for £1.2m as a holiday business.
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Single £400 donation among £8,666 raised for major York landmark in trial
The amount of money raised through a trial scheme on a York landmark has been revealed, including one donation worth hundreds of pounds.
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One-of-a-kind railway retreat with converted train carriages on sale for £1.2m
A former station master's house in Pickering, North Yorkshire, with railway-themed holiday lets, is for sale for £1.2m as a holiday business.
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'Another tax bombshell?' and 'Terror plot targets'
Several of today's papers feature Andy Burnham's latest plans as PM, including experts warning of a potential tax rise to help cover his social care plan.
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Robbers punch victim in face and flee with wallet and cash in dawn attack
Do you know these men?
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Tories plan to expand free childcare to high earners to end ‘cliff edge’
Kemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working more
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I can cut cost of housing to stop London brain drain, Cleverly claims
Exclusive: Ahead of the Tory conference in Birmingham, Sir James Cleverly talked to The Independent about his ambitions for what he hopes is his ‘last big job in politics’ – including claims he can cut the price of new homes by £100,000
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North Yorkshire TV chef issues calls for hospitality VAT cut ahead of Budget
North Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks has urged the Government to cut VAT for hospitality businesses as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget.
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Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20m seniors enrolled in Medicare
President says payments, to be sent in early October, are meant to offset cost of monthly insurance premiums
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London council could hike council tax by 150%
Hammersmith and Fulham council joins Wandsworth and Westminster in warning the government that council tax may significantly increase
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Buying used CPUs can expose users to existing bans from anti-cheat engines, and there's no way to check for violations before purchase — some anti-cheat engines enforce permanent bans, while others have an expiration date
Who knew that saving money could potentially come with a hardware ban?
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Azerbaijan International Investment Forum: Where capital meets opportu
The 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum brought together representatives from more than 70 countries to discuss investment, trade, infrastructure and diversification, with more than $10 billion in contracts and agreements signed. #Focus
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year
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America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high
U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday
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Cracked North East high street planters to be removed at no cost to taxpayers
Local taxpayers will not pick up the tab from ill-fated efforts to spruce up Redcar High Street, according to a council leader.
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Amazon promises to spend $1 billion on communities close to its data centers, but critics push back — planned spend is just 0.1% of its 2026 AI infrastructure investments
Some critics say this is nothing but a 'bribe' so that communities would say yes to data centers.
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Warning taxpayers could be left subsidising ‘empty buses’ under £3.5m plans
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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'There’s no such thing as democracy': Yanis Varoufakis
Who is really in charge? The people or the markets? Aditya Chakrabortty speaks to the former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis
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Could the humble wallflower help cut diesel costs and boost the British economy?
It is becoming increasingly clear that the price of diesel in the UK is damaging the economy.
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Wall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update
Wall Street has a busy week ahead with a mix of economic updates and details about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates at its last meeting
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York’s Outer Ring Road: Plans for improvements unveiled
Plans to get planned works to improve York’s Outer Ring Road going have been unveiled.
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London Labour council warns it may raise council tax by 150%
Hammersmith and Fulham says it faces ‘biggest financial challenge in living memory’ as government cuts bite