Personal Finance & Investing
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Renew Holdings: Yorkshire-based engineering services firm set for record profits
Yorkshire-based engineering services group Renew Holdings has said it expects to achieve record revenue and profits for the year.
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Trump is sending $500 ACA refund checks – here’s what you can expect
The checks come weeks before the midterm elections, as affordability remains a key concern for most Americans
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Crack cocaine and cannabis found after raid at Bradford home - man charged
A man has been charged following the seizure of a large quantity of Class A drugs.
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Bradford Council set to sell assets in Ilkley, Addingham and Guiseley
Council plans to sell Ilkley, Addingham and Guiseley assets in bid to balance books.
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Man City: HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of verdict revealed by Premier League
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.
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October 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Lyft agrees to pay California $272.5m in largest-ever wage theft settlement
More than $237m will be distributed to drivers over firm labeling them independent contractors and not employees
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Calls for ‘heat tariff’ help as 'energy bill emergency' tips £276 January rise
Campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.
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The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value
It is one of the Royal Mint’s rarest and most valuable coins, with just 210,000 copies entering circulation when it was released in 2009.
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Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and University of Illinois Project for Middle Class Renewal projects $57 billion in new data center developments over the next decade to generate thousands of jobs and millions in property tax revenues in Illinois
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Million-dollar public servants: 11 staff at Australia’s Future Fund paid significantly more than the PM
One executive received a $1.5m package last year, while 10 other staff received remuneration exceeding $1m each
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York and North Yorkshire bus system branded ‘broken’ as £3.5m reform plan advances
BUS transport in North Yorkshire is “broken”, the county’s mayor has said, ahead of a proposed £3.5 million investment in developing a full bus franchising assessment.
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Micron projects tightening RAM shortages through 2028 as it generates record profit — record 86.25% gross margin drives over $53 billion in quarterly profit
“We do not have line of sight to when supply and demand will return to balance.”
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Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget
Chancellor faces global volatility and soaring energy costs as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shock
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Asus, Lenovo, and HP are selling cheap AMD Athlon Silver 10 laptops — for your own sake, do not spend your money on inferior e-waste
Laptop shopping under $500? If the listing says Athlon Silver 10, keep scrolling
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Wetherby Foodbank warns of increase in demand
Demand set to rise for Wetherby and District Foodbank
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Much-loved North Yorkshire pub to close for 5 weeks for 'full transformation'
The much-loved Tap on the Tutt in Boroughbridge is to close for over five weeks to undergo a “full transformation.”
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Stocks slump as bond market worries bite
The FTSE 100 index ended down 177.73 points, or 1.7%.
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Lyft to pay hundreds of millions to California drivers in wage theft settlement
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle claims from California and three of its largest cities that the company mislabeled drivers as independent contractors rather than employees to save money.
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Chancellor summons UK bank chiefs amid industry calls not to hike taxes
The prospect of lenders being targeted with tax hikes has prompted industry leaders to voice concerns.
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Average long-term US mortgage rate churns upward to its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained above 7% this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three years
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to fall.
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York and North Yorkshire bus system branded ‘broken’ as £3.5m reform plan advances
BUS transport in North Yorkshire is “broken”, the county’s mayor has said, ahead of a proposed £3.5 million investment in developing a full bus franchising assessment.
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Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%
Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998
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Chase launches new 6.5% savings account – how does it compare to the best?
There are some accounts with a higher interest rate - but that doesn’t immediately make them better
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The 5% tax cut coming into effect for UK households today
Most are set to see savings from today – but some could lose out
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October Premium Bonds winners are in - Check to see if you've won £1 million
National Savings and Investments has announced the October 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
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£8.1m Keighley affordable housing scheme shortlisted for national award
AN affordable housing scheme has been shortlisted for a national award
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Boots closing on £7 billion sale to Canada’s Weston family – reports
Private equity owner Sycamore is reportedly in advanced talks over the sale, only a year after taking over Boots.
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UK borrowing costs soar as gilt yields hit 6% for first time since 1998
The global bond market woes spilt over into equities as London’s FTSE 100 Index tumbled by 1.7%.
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UK energy price cap forecast to soar to £2000 by January – as bills rise today
Four million households will see energy bills go up today as the Ofgem price cap rises by 4%
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Names of 2 men charged after £1 million liquid spice hidden in basement
Two men have been charged after police found more than £1 million worth of liquid spice hidden in a basement.
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Yorkshire Dales town could keep free cash machine after review says it is vital
Efforts are underway to secure a permanent free-to-use cash machine in a Yorkshire Dales town after an independent assessment concluded that…
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Trust secures nearly £250k to protect North East rivers and plan for the future
Tyne Rivers Trust secures £249,579 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to tackle pollution, habitat loss and climate change across the River Tyne…
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Octopus Energy’s plug-in solar kits have sold out again — energy giant says it’s ‘blown away’ by demand, but more are ‘on the way’ for £150 annual savings
Octopus Energy says its plug-in solar kits have sold out again for the second time in under a month, as buyers seek refuge from another energy crisis.
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Burnham’s top cabinet ministers divided over rejoining EU
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband and home secretary Shabana Mahmood are understood to be on opposing sides of the debate over whether or not the UK should reverse Brexit
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Liquid 'spice' with street value of more than £1million seized during operation in Haworth
Liquid ‘spice’ with an estimated street value of more than £1 million has been seized during an operation targeting the use of the drug in Bradford, police said.
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Firm rents four Nvidia H200s to test '80x cheaper' DeepSeek claim — $13,200 monthly GPU rental doubles Claude bill while security flaws keep code offline
The custom setup couldn't beat DeepSeek's own list price.
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Landsec to buy Metrocentre in £516 million deal
The London-listed firm said it would launch a £500 million equity fundraiser to help fund the deal.
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Mortgage nightmare continues as sub-5% deals disappear from market
Over 1,000 deals at under 5 per cent have been withdrawn by lenders
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Public urged to help shape priorities for key council services
Residents and businesses are being urged to help to shape our financial plans and outline their priorities for key services amid major financial pressures on our budget.
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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New owner for Metrocentre as £516m takeover agreed
Landsec has agreed to buy Gateshead’s Metrocentre in a deal worth more than £500 million.
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Harrogate's Cairn Hotel goes on the market for £6million
Harrogate's Cairn Hotel has been put on the market with an asking price of £6million.
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Airtel Money set for £5.3bn float in biggest London IPO for five years
The group is looking to raise around 800 million US dollars (£601 million) from the IPO.
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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I've found the 26 best early deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days at Amazon UK — Nintendo Switch 2, Kindle, Samsung, Blink, and more at up to 67% off
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days starts next week, but there are already dozens of excellent offers live today, so I've searched through the retailer's early sale and picked out the 26 best deals worth buying now.
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Sony released the first CD audio player on this day in 1982 — player cost $3,700 when adjusted for inflation, but it would be another decade before the CD-ROM-driven multimedia PC era began
The Sony CDP-101 cost around $1,060 at today’s exchange rate, or around $3,700 adjusted for inflation.
