Personal Finance & Investing
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Prioritise the dualling of the A64 to help boost the economy - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Neal, Cleethorpes.
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Every policy pledge Andy Burnham has made since becoming prime minister
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget
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EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began
European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket
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Danger zone: why war in the Middle East has landed the RBA’s inflation fight in tricky territory
The Reserve Bank appears ready to push harder against inflation but it comes with a greater risk for the economy
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Could 'questionable leadership' cost Reform control of Durham County Council?
It seems that Nigel Farage's choice of leaders for Durham County Council has backfired as predicted by quite a lot of people.
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What is the pension triple lock and how much would pensioners lose if it’s scrapped?
Pensioners would be thousands of pounds worse off without the policy, analysis shows
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Burkina Faso opens its first gold refinery in a push for economic sovereignty
Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery in a push for more economic sovereignty led by the military government which severed ties with its Western partners
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Andy Burnham expected to tackle pensions triple lock in Labour conference speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions triple lock could be reformed to fund social care.
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How to grow a £25k-a-year pension as Labour eyes scrapping triple lock
If the state pension is altered it won’t grow as fast in future years – but there are ways you can help boost your income for retirement now
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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The 37 car brands which owe £56m compensation to UK drivers over 9-year period
UK motorists who bought a car between 2006 and 2015 from 37 brands may be owed part of £56m set aside for compensation
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York mobility charity wins £1,000 tricycle in recent giveaway
ShopMobility York was named the winner of Jorvik Tricycles’ charity giveaway, with a new adult tricycle worth £1,000.
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Is your PC worth its weight in gold? This mini PC literally is — you'll need to be a multimillionaire to afford the solid-gold computer
This mini PC is made from 13kg of 24-carat gold and costs as much as 60 new cars.
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‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti-Brexit installation to go up for sale
Titled “Keep Ou T” and currently displayed ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London, the artwork dates from 2019 and goes under the hammer next month. It's no stretch to assume that world famous and...
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The Prime Day Kindle discounts are going live already — here's what you need to know before you buy
These excellent e-readers have tumbled in price
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$117 billion fuel shock: Why the worst gas price hikes are still ahead
In the US, 47 states experienced record-high diesel prices on Sept. 22, with the national average reaching $6.52 per gallon
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Key financial assurance rebuilding work continuing at a steady pace
Key work to rebuild financial assurance for a West Yorkshire council is continuing at a steady pace, says its external auditors.
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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Georgian Manor house worth £2.39m going to auction this month – with its own moat
The £2.39m property in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire is one of 380 going under the hammer
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Thailand's government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions
Thailand's government has approved $122 million in emergency funds for flood victims
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Early Nvidia advisor says he's owed $1 billion in stock due to a 1993 vesting error, but Nvidia rejected settlement — 480x stock splits amount to around 4.5 million shares after splits
The 9,375 disputed options would have cost $468.75 to exercise in 1996, but he and his lawyers agreed that the statute of limitations worked against them.
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Bradford diesel prices hit an all-time high in ‘financial blow’ for households
The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.
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Sales grow at Card Factory despite ‘pressure on UK consumers’
The retail chain, which runs 1,126 shops across the UK and Ireland, revealed that revenues lifted by 5.3% to £260.8 million for the past six months.
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What's happening with £925,000 upgrades to York parks
An update has been given on the progress of upgrades worth £925,000 to York's parks.
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£1.9bn economic boost forecast as major West Yorkshire rail upgrades begin
MAJOR rail upgrades are under way as part of a regeneration programme estimated to generate £1.9 billion in GVA
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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New UK household tax cut coming into effect this week
Most are set to see savings from next month – but some could lose out
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US bans $1 billion of Canadian imports. Here’s what you won’t see on shelves anymore
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports
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Online pet store shut down after £6.3m 'unexplained transactions'
Investigators found that the company sold products to UK customers and used a UK-based contractor to handle returns.
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AstraZeneca invests £1.5bn into US firm Summit for cancer drug tie-up
The firms will collaborate on Summit’s experimental new medicine as well as researching how it could be combined with Astra’s treatments.
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Mounting GOP anger at Hegseth could hamper his $1.5T bid for military funds: report
Republicans unhappy with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war and Pentagon turmoil – and could block mammoth budget request as a result
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Bradford shoppers can get 5p off fuel after spending £40 in-store
Asda shoppers can save money on fuel with a new promotion.
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'Shambolic' - Government has questions to answer over farming payments
The Government has serious questions to answer over its ‘shambolic’ handling of the rollout of this year’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) funding, a senior Conservative has said.
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Close Brothers ramps up cost cutting after posting another loss
The banking group said it cut annual costs by around £36 million in the year to July 31 and was targeting more than £60 million in the year ahead.
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UK firm in £85 million liquidation - over 600 jobs lost
Over 600 jobs have been lost as a recycling firm with sites across the UK is in a £85 million liquidation.
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Property specialists Ann Cordey Estate Agents celebrate 30 years of trust
Respected property specialists Ann Cordey Estate Agents are celebrating more than three decades of helping Darlington stay on the move.
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Construction firm in liquidation owed creditors more than £80,000
A UK construction business based in Scarborough in liquidation owed creditors more than £80,000, according to a liquidator’s report.
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Inflation in Spain surges to 4.9% in September on higher fuel prices
Inflation in Spain climbed 0.6% in September to 4.9%, driven by higher fuel prices, lubricants and package holidays. Core inflation rose 0.2% to 3.1%.
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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The state pension error 7 million UK adults make with triple lock under threat
Gaps in the state pension forecast can help show people how long they need to work to receive the full amount
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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The warning signs that could be putting potential buyers off your home
The visual impact of your windows is a valuable asset, says Sam Wylie-Harris
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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As fuel passes £10 a gallon - where is the cheapest in Bradford
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Why you could pay income tax on your state pension even if the triple lock ends
Some pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax – but there are exemptions
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What's happening with £925,000 upgrades to York parks
An update has been given on the progress of upgrades worth £925,000 to York's parks.
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High energy prices will make it ‘harder’ to avoid interest rate hike – Bailey
It comes only a day after a deputy governor at the Bank said a rate hike is looking ‘increasingly likely’ if energy prices remain elevated.
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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Farmers left ‘in despair’ as ‘angry’ MPs hit out at handling of £253m fund
North Yorkshire MPs have hit out at the management of a £253m Government farming scheme that ran out of money in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers ‘in despair’. The £253m sustainable farming incentive (SFI) is a Government...
