Personal Finance & Investing
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Board papers raise more questions over Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening plans
The move by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and the adjacent Innovation Quarter employment land is a bold one.
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Inflation and borrowing data illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
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Applications now open for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions
Application forms are now available for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions this December.
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Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses
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Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost
Sadiq Khan says upgrade would unlock station’s potential and allow it to live up to its name and be truly international
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Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams government
The boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.
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How much is the cost of living in the UK rising? Here’s what the data says
From inflation to wages, The Independent looks at how the standard of living in the UK has changed
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High rent, expensive food: Can the EU help citizens with inflation?
Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%. #EuXl
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North Yorkshire councillors recommended inflation-linked pay rise
North Yorkshire councillors have been recommended an inflation-linked increase in their annual allowances, which would add more than £36,000 to the yearly
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Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here
The Herald’s Reset the Rates campaign investigates Scotland’s business rates crisis and calls for six major reforms to protect businesses, jobs and high streets. Read all of our coverage here.
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Leith seeks big ideas for 900th birthday celebrations with £3,000 commissions
Leith is offering three £3,000 commissions for creative projects marking its 900th anniversary, with further funding possible if its UK Town of Culture 2028 bid succeeds.
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DWP confirms Monday update for Winter Fuel Payment households
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the Winter Fuel Payment phone line is open
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Chancellor faces Budget demands to help Scots households with energy bills
Chancellor John Healey is being urged to provide support to Scottish households to help with soaring energy and heating oil costs when he unveils his Budget in the House of Commons next week.
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Asian shares are mixed, with Kospi up 3% after US stocks rally on strong earnings
Asian shares are mixed with Japan and South Korea tech stocks advancing following a broad rally on Wall Street
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Durham entrepreneur opens community-focused Pilates studio with start up loan
Durham entrepreneur Kayleigh Oborka-Letman launches NDA Pilates studio after securing a £17,500 British Business Bank Start Up Loan for inclusive wellness.
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Universal Credit and other DWP benefits could increase after latest inflation figures
DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Universal Credit could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5. Here's what it means.
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Universal Credit and other DWP benefits could increase after latest inflation figures
DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Universal Credit could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5. Here's what it means.
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'Sword of Damocles' hanging over Scots tourism business after 620 per cent rates hike
Cairngorm Lodges owner fears a 620 per cent rates increase could threaten the future of his award-winning off-grid tourism business in Royal Deeside.
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DWP issues four-month warning to people who owe benefit money
The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order. Find out who is affected and what to do if you receive a letter.
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'What do we get for it? Very little': Hotel owner's rates challenge after 40 hike
The co-owner of Loch Melfort Hotel near Oban questions the value of business rates after seeing the property's tax bill rise by thousands of pounds a year.
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DWP makes major change to Winter Fuel Payment scheme from this week
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced they've updated the application system for this year's winter fuel payment this week.
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'Steep hill' could deter older users at Yorkshire library's new location
Richmond Library will reopen at its new home next month, although concerns remain that the relocation could make the service less accessible to some of its regular users.
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Uncertainty over future of 98-year-old Darlington community as funding talks begin
The future of a 98-year-old community for older people in Darlington is in doubt as its trust looks for investment.
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How to get an extra £18 to spend on your food shop
The extra money can be claimed in the six weeks leading to Christmas
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Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m
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Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams government
The boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council failed to budget for £60m due to Peel under 'punitive' clause
Council officials attempting to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport failed to budget for at least £60m of costs being owed to landowner Peel under a ‘punitive’ lease clause they had signed up to, it has been revealed.
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French supermarket chain suffers €1.6 billion hit after riots and looting
Carrefour said the direct cost would be in the tens of millions of euros after theft, damage and extra security hires
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It can still get worse: Double-digit price increase expected for RAM in the New Year
Next year isn't looking so hot for sensibly priced hardware upgrades either…
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What factors helped lift inflation in September – and where did prices fall?
The cost of filling up with petrol last month was up 26.5% year on year, compared with an annual rise of 20.2% in August.
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Killinghall Village Hall’s £27,000 upgrade to cut energy bills
The £27,018 project is expected to save an estimated £2,493 a year through solar power and LED lighting
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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and pledge to improve cooperation and communication
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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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Scotland's energy minister calls for Jackdaw profits to fund renewables
Stephen Gethins said cash should be saved in a fund for the future
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Alternative for Germany members downplay what was exposed in massive cyberattack, Finance Ministry fumbles roll out of tobacco tax hike, investors pledge billions for German industry at Berlin summit and more news on Wednesday, October 21st.
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Trump floats cash payments amid backlash over AI data centers
Writing on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump said developers could win over skeptical residents by sharing the facilities' financial benefits
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The Government needs to stop taxing the spaces that colleges need - Bill Jones
Last year, my colleagues and I faced a choice. We could stretch our cash reserves to find room for more young people in Leeds or turn them away. We chose to make room. In a city with a growing teenage population and long waiting lists for courses, what else could we do? But reserves run out, so that cannot be the long-term plan.
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DWP issues four-month warning to people who owe benefit money
The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order. Find out who is affected and what to do if you receive a letter.
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What does Lufthansa gain from its TAP Air Portugal deal and when?
Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive.
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Government borrowing rises above forecasts to £24.5bn ahead of Budget
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing rose by £1.8 billion to £24.5 billion for September.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as pay talks resume
Planned strikes by more than 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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Video. More cuts 'definitely necessary' says German ambassador to EU
Video. More cuts are "definitely necessary", says German ambassador to the EU. Thomas Hans Ossowki speaks on EU budget discussions, ruling out new common borrowing and EU-level taxation, while reaffirming support for Ukraine.
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Harrogate families on benefits fall £112 a month short on a three-bedroom home
New figures shine light on Harrogate housing rental market
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£1.64m funding to offer Leeds rough sleepers accommodation by Christmas 2026
Leeds City Council receives £1.64m government funding to provide accommodation for rough sleepers by Christmas 2026, with charities supporting the scheme.
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North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
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North Yorkshire Council to consider 2.6% increase in allowances
The proposed increase for North Yorkshire councillors will mean an extra cost of £23,604 per year.
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State pensioners to receive £500 triple lock boost in 2027
Someone on the full state pension will get over £13,000 for the year from April
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Lidl to launch new limited-edition card worth £600 for shoppers - how to get one
Lidl will be launching a new card where shoppers will have £50 to spend on Middle Aisle items every month for a year.
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'There's a good chance RTX 6060 comes out in 2029': leaker believes Nvidia's next-gen budget GPU is a long way off, and that it'll fall short of the PS6's gaming performance
If you're waiting for Nvidia's next affordable GPU, you might have to be very patient indeed.
