Personal Finance & Investing
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The Deutschlandticket is Getting More Expensive in 2027
This is the third time the price of the ticket has increased since 2023. The Deutschlandticket is getting more expensive next January.
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Tees Valley launches five-year strategy to attract global investment and create jobs
Tees Valley launches a 2026-2031 inward investment strategy targeting global markets to create jobs and growth in clean energy, manufacturing and…
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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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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of them
Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills
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The four key changes UK small businesses want to see in the Budget this month
Industry bodies have laid out their priorities to support the economy
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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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What does Germany's care reform mean for you?
Significant reform measures are designed to balance costs related to long-term care insurance in Germany. What do these measures mean for workers, carers and patients in the country?
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Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
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Bradford Council wants to sell land earmarked for 75 homes
A plot of green space earmarked for 75 houses is among the latest assets the council plans to sell on to balance its books.
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Australia at risk from major global financial shock, Reserve Bank warns
Warning comes as central bank estimates fewer than one in 100 borrowers owe more on their home than its worth
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Labour is putting Britain first when it comes to procurement - Louise Haigh
In the face of economic headwinds, from the Middle East crisis, to the cost of borrowing - it is more important than ever that we are a bold, reforming government. One that treads where others have shied away from.
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Funding boost for North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand as it plans to export
A luxury North Yorkshire hot chocolate brand - Northallerton-based 80Noir Ultra- has secured £110,000 in funding as it prepares to expand into…
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Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home
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North Yorkshire MP vows to push ministers over £253m farming fund backlash
Labour politicians in North Yorkshire have acknowledged problems with the rollout of a £253 million Government farming scheme that ran out of money in less than a day, leaving farmers unable to access support.
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The NHS and social care need to work together, too often vulnerable people are stuck between the two - Jayne Dowle
With the state pension triple lock under threat to fund Andy Burnham’s bold proposal of a national care service, it’s tempting to think that reform is all about the money and nothing else. Expect much tussling to come over this ‘triple lock’.
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AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".
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Acomb variety night to raise funds for mitochondrial disease charity
A variety night in Acomb will help raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people with mitochondrial disease.
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£20 million fund will help develop 'long term vision' for town
A £20 MILLION funding pot for Keighley will help develop a “long term vision” for the town – a top Councillor has claimed.
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Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreign nationals by twenty-fold
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.
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Derelict Debenhams shop to become vibrant new music space after £3million makeover
A £3m investment will expand Freight Island at the former Debenhams site, bringing music, food and entertainment.
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Funding boost for North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand as it plans to export
A luxury North Yorkshire hot chocolate brand - Northallerton-based 80Noir Ultra- has secured £110,000 in funding as it prepares to expand into…
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Acomb variety night to raise funds for mitochondrial disease charity
A variety night in Acomb will help raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people with mitochondrial disease.
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Sheffield care technology startup secures six-figure investment
Sheffield-based Motion has raised an undisclosed six-figure sum from impact investors to help bring its software to more care providers.
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Cult-following teddy bear sells for £530 to raise money for charity
A TEDDY bear with a cult following has raised hundreds of pounds for charity
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Boxer involved in drug dealing worth millions ordered to sell family home
A boxer involved in a massive drug supply network that traded heroin and cocaine worth millions has been ordered to sell his family home.
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The costs associated with caring for adults in North Yorkshire - Carl Les
One of the major areas of expenditure for North Yorkshire Council, the largest in cash terms, is the money we spend on caring for adults. Adults of all ages and abilities, but especially those who are elderly, frail, and with vulnerabilities both mental and physical.
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EU funds help Swedes on lower incomes go electric
A Swedish government scheme, part-funded by the EU's Social Climate Fund, is offering rural, lower-income drivers financial support to switch from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles. #MakeItWork
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Expropriating Housing Companies: How It Could Actually Work
The Left Party wants to bring residential property into public ownership in Berlin. How the plan could work – and what consequences could follow.
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Leeds street where traders see 'drug deals, fights and people having sex'
Shops have said there is no CCTV facing their businesses
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Vape tax comes into force with prices set to rise
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.
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Trump breaks silence on taxpayer-funded ‘campaign ads’ as even Republicans balk
Trump says he will ‘gladly pay the money’ to run the ads himself if it’s ‘wrong’ to use millions of taxpayer dollars
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Experts issue warning over scam ‘energy-saving devices’ which could cause fires
Products claiming to lower energy costs have failed standard safety testing, new investigation reveals
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Energy price cap rise of 4% takes effect amid warnings of 16% New Year increase
Campaigners have urged the Government to make plans now to support all households with energy costs this winter.
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FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday
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No criminal wrongdoing in $2.5Bn Federal building renovation but it was mismanaged
According to the findings, construction costs to renovate two central bank facilities more than doubled, climbing from an initial estimate of $921 million in February 2020 to $2.018 billion by December 2024
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Senate blocks Republican bill restricting stock trades by US Congress members
Democrats block measure they say didn’t go far enough – and was bundled with ‘poison pill’ voter ID rules
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Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; credit and debit surcharges scrapped
Follow the day’s news live.
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California officials decide next steps for 500-pound bear meandering neighborhood
Residents speculated much of the bear’s natural habitat was lost in the 2025 Eaton Fire
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British jeweller celebrates 25 years of Teesside store with £50 giveaway
F.Hinds is marking 25 years in Wellington Square with anniversary celebrations, including a draw to win a £50 gift card.
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AI data center developers offered every house in this town $10,000
Residents have called the payment a "bribe" designed to sow divide between the community.
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US government reveals $5.25 billion spending on boosting national grid to help power new AI data centers — money will cover 31 projects across 26 states, but how will it affect energy bills?
Grid push sees the US Department of Energy earmark nearly $2 billion of federal money
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Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close
A federal judge has now granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros
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Stocks mixed as inflation worry weighs on Europe
European markets were hit by a string of strong inflation readings
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York area recruitment company goes into liquidation owing nearly £30,000
A recruitment company based at Bilton-in-Ainsty near York has gone into liquidation with debts approaching £30,000.
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Highly-rated York restaurant in heartfelt plea over pending price rises
Popular York curry house Bengal Lounge, which is based in Acomb, announces price rises, citing soaring ingredient, energy and staffing costs while…
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Supermarket in North Yorkshire first in UK to hit £50k charity milestone
A North Yorkshire supermarket has become the first UK store to hit £50,000 fundraising milestone for a national charity.
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Prosecutors say killing of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi likely linked to a financial dispute
The killing of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi is likely linked to a financial dispute with her former father-in-law over a luxury apartment, according to the prosecution
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£350,000 contract approved to rebuild wall at North Yorkshire tourist attraction
A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.
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North Yorkshire Funded LIFE Supported Housing Scheme Launches
• North Yorkshire Council uses second homes council tax premium to fund the LIFE supported housing model with Broadacres and Horton.
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£350,000 contract approved to rebuild wall at North Yorkshire tourist attraction
A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.
