Personal Finance & Investing
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Energy debt hits record £5bn as experts issue winter warning
Financial pressures will ‘intensify’ in the coming months, a debt charity has warned
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MI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapped universities
Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mounting
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Putin thinks he’s winning – and I think he’s right, warns ex-Nato official
Head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre called on the government to ‘step up’ its response to Russia
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IN NUMBERS: How much will Germany's fuel tax cut save drivers?
From the start of October, Germany is set to bring back a fuel price cut meant to relieve drivers from record costs at the pump. Here's a look at the numbers, and how much you might really save.
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Bradford receives government funding to improve access to healthy food
BRADFORD is set to receive £222,000 in new government funding to improve access to healthy and affordable food
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Historic North Yorkshire hotel on the market at £6million in administrators sale
The historic Cairn Hotel in Harrogate dates back to 1890 and has been put on the market for £6 million.
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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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German top leadership strikes deal on elder care reforms
The black-red coalition has agreed on a draft law on care reforms, which is primarily focused on savings.
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One million Americans will receive Trump’s ACA refund checks – here’s what to expect
The checks come weeks before the midterm elections, as affordability remains a key concern for most Americans
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North Yorks 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…
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AI hacking incidents heighten risks to financial security, Bank of England warns
The Bank’s Financial Policy Committee said the risk outlook for the UK economy has worsened since July.
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North Yorks 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…
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Budgeting, student loans and finance tips for university freshers – and their parents
Personal finance experts share their best ideas
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Germany's Deutschlandticket to cost €66,80 from 2027
The cost of Germany's nationwide public transport pass will rise by €3.80 per month next year, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
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Why Iraq’s oil cash sits in New York
Since its 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US has held effective control of the country's oil revenue dollars
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Potential sanctions against Man City could range from fines to expulsion from the Premier League
Manchester City faces an uncertain future after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules for nearly a decade
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Government urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast
Experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January, on top of the rise coming in this Thursday.
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Brisbane and Sydney hit hardest by falling house prices as 5.2% shaved from Australian property values
Cotality data shows median house prices fell in September as interest rates hit borrowing capacity
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DWP payments worth £194 per week for people with 24 skin diseases
DWP figures to July 2026 identified 24 skin diseases as primary disabling conditions in successful PIP claims. Eligibility depends on how a condition affects daily living or mobility, not diagnosis alone.
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Good news in US inflation report boosts chances Fed won’t hike rates
Traders see about a 35% chance of an October rate hike, down from about 45% following White House pressure
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Garden centre near York sold after being listed for £500k
The Airfield Garden Centre near York has been sold 'subject to contract' after being on the market for around a month.
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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach
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US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong
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Where to find the cheapest petrol stations in Harrogate as diesel prices reach record high
Drivers in Harrogate are feeling the squeeze at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices continue to rise.
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UK government debt as a percentage of GDP is not as high as other countries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: James Bovington, Horsforth, Leeds.
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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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£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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'A good option for future-proofing' - why this mesh Wi-Fi system from Devolo is a great value upgrade
PowerLine specialist steps into the mesh Wi-Fi market with this affordable Wi-Fi 7 option.
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More than 600 jobs lost as recycling firm with North East site in liquidation
It has been confirmed that over 600 jobs were lost after a UK recycling firm collapsed into an £85 million administration.
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UK energy bills forecast to jump by another £276 a year from January
The increase is well above the previous prediction of 9 per cent
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Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy
A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth
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City in the North East named one of the most affordable places to buy a property
Sunderland has been named one of the most affordable places to buy a property in the UK.
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Residents hit out at 'unfair treatment' amid big increase in estate-management costs
It’s time to end ‘Fleecehold’ in Bradford
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UK economy grew ‘slightly larger’ than expected in pre-Budget boost
Experts are predicting a tougher end to the year thanks to soaring energy and fuel prices caused by the Iran war
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Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs
Bakery chain, whose sales are up 7.7%, says move is necessary to provide growth in ‘most cost-efficient manner’
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Sixteen English councils spend more than 80% of core funding on social care
Councils collectively spent record 71.9% of core spending on adult and children’s care last year, analysis shows
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Poundland management in rescue talks that could save 11,000 jobs
Ex-Asda boss Andy Bond linked to plan, with buyout team understood to be negotiating with financial backer
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Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn
The typical household bill is now forecast to hit nearly £2,000 a year in January.
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TP-Link's cutting-edge Wi-Fi 8 router is on sale — so should you jump on board with faster Wi-Fi now?
This is a pricey piece of cutting-edge hardware, and indeed you could buy a decent PC with this kind of money.
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Major London firm offering £40,000 graduate salaries and ‘golden hello’
Grant Thornton will advertise its trainee salaries in job listings for the first time ever
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How to find your share of £557m as true scale of lost bank accounts revealed
More than £557m has entered the Dormant Assets Scheme since 2022, while £97m in Premium Bond prizes remains unclaimed. Here's how to check.
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Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%
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Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami that will focus on societal challenges
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.
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MP supports targeted help with rising energy bills in North Yorkshire
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has backed further targeted support for households struggling with energy costs, saying she would be ‘surprised’ if…
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NS&I savers missing out on £217m in lost accounts
Affected customers have been encouraged to seek their funds
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill, the biggest quarterly increase since January 2023
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Atlanta tries to recoup $600,000 it overpaid a cleaner
The transit agency spent five months attempting to recover the unearned $620,000 before filing a civil lawsuit against the former station cleaner
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‘If people are in a bunker, business stops’: Missile alerts cost Ukraine $45m for every hour they halt businesses
Minister tells Guardian of trade-offs Kyiv facing as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikes
