UK
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54 jobs lost as UK construction company enters administration after 11 years
Torsion Projects Limited, based in Leeds, specialised in the delivery of care home schemes across the UK.
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TV antiques star to host free event at North Yorkshire hospice
A free antiques valuation event is set to take place in Scarborough.
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Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe live
Hopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian president
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Storm Boelo clean-up begins as thousands left without power
Around 90,000 properties are without power after Scotland and north England is battered by strong winds.
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China’s ATG buys hiking brand Lowe Alpine from UK’s Equip
The new owners said they will bring ‘renewed investment’ to Lowe Alpine.
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Photographer captures stunning sunrise following a weekend of storms and high winds
Bradford photographer Mark Thompson captures a vivid Monday sunrise after Storm Austen and Storm Boelo brought strong winds, rain and disruption across the UK.
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54 jobs lost as UK construction company enters administration after 11 years
Torsion Projects Limited, based in Leeds, specialised in the delivery of care home schemes across the UK.
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Major milestone reached for groundbreaking hotel under construction near Whitby
Cliffemount at Runswick Bay near Whitby is set to become the first hotel in the UK built to Passivhaus standards.
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Bradford TV users urged to make 1 change this week or lose films and shows
Millions of TV users could lose any purchased films or TV box sets this week if they don't make one change before November 1.
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54 jobs lost as UK construction company enters administration after 11 years
Torsion Projects Limited, based in Leeds, specialised in the delivery of care home schemes across the UK.
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‘We’re fighting for survival’: York shop owner’s plea for help to Prime Minister
The owner of an independent shop in York has written an open letter to the Prime Minister, pleading for financial support. Isla Coole, the owner of Criminally Good Books on Colliergate, says that the government’s business rates relief...
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Just one in five UK workers believe their employer takes net zero seriously
Just one in five workers believe their employer is taking net zero seriously.
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Royal Mail delays major postal overhaul ahead of Christmas
Prime minister Andy Burnham called on Royal Mail last week to address its operational shortcomings
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UK poised to miss reduced aid spending target of 0.3% of national income
Calculations from the Center for Global Development say spending next year is likely to be £410m less than anticipated
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Bradford drivers urged to make three checks before buying a used car
Motoring experts from Halfords and Tempcover have shared some advice on what checks to make to avoid wasting money buying a second-hand car
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Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Latest example of unauthorised behaviour shows AI model bypassed paywall to access data as part of statistics project
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Weather warnings in place for next 24 hours after two die in gale-force winds
The Met Office warns strong winds will remain across parts of the UK for the next 24 hours
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'Critical': Chancellor urged to back Humber reindustrialisation in Budget
Businesses in the Humber are hoping for good news on carbon capture and storage project and the UK’s first hydrogen network in the Budget.
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Protestors brave torrential weather to call for shut down of RAF Menwith Hill
Protestors brave torrential weather to call for shut down of RAF Menwith Hill
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Computacenter hikes profit outlook as orders grow on AI demand
The stronger performance was primarily driven by ‘hyperscale and neocloud’ customers in North America and the UK.
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What time does the Budget 2026 announcement start?
The Budget is one of the biggest events in the UK's political and economic calendar, when the chancellor sets out the government's plans for taxation, public spending and the wider economy
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County Durham business owner turns £200 into Metrocentre flagship store
A business that started with just £200 and a passion for wrestling collectibles is set to open a flagship store at the Metrocentre.
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The UK government wants to invest £100 million in a ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab — OpenAI and Anthropic to supply £200 million in credits to help safeguard national security
New lab will help protect against AI-assisted biological threats
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One of the UK's best tribute bands to perform in North Yorkshire
ONE of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands is to return to a North Yorkshire town next month.
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Storm-hit Harrogate tackles fallen trees, blocked roads and and rail disruption
“Yesterday saw a fallen tree blocking the railway between Harrogate and Poppleton, causing trains on the Harrogate-York line to terminate”
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High taxation will not fund growth, it will stymie investment - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Scientists identify history’s first official ‘corporate psychopath’
People motivated by power, wealth, and personal advancement were attracted to capitalism from its earliest days
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Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond
In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations
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New UK home building slumps as housing industry faces 'critical point’
The government recently unveiled Your First Home, which will give first-time buyers the chance to buy a new build property with a 2.5 per cent deposit
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The smell of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light
A Scottish bakery that has clients ranging from café customers to Michelin-starred restaurants has highlighted the value of the hospitality industry.
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Why Barclays should think twice about letting staff go in favour of artificial intelligence - Jayne Dowle
I recently had to set up a new bank account for my father and if my experience attempting to do it online is anything to go by, Barclays should think twice about letting 5,000 members of staff go in favour of artificial intelligence (AI).
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Member of UK pop royalty returning to York for special anniversary performance
Marti Pellow is coming to York Barbican in Prospect Street, on September 13, 2027.
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DWP statement after being told to 'lower state pension age' to free up jobs
The Department for Work and Pensions has responded to calls to lower the state pension age to free up jobs for young workers
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Mayor welcomes wildfire measures after devastating North Yorkshire moorland fire
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has welcomed new Government measures to strengthen the UK's response to wildfires, following the major moorland
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Dead whale found on Cumbrian beach as Storm Boelo batters UK
The coastguard has urged the public to report any other stranded whales
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'How many is too many open earbuds?' — as Samsung and OnePlus both launch clip-on buds, I can't help but wonder whether the market is now oversaturated
Two more ear cuff-style open earbuds have launched, from Samsung and OnePlus — neither of which are available in the west yet — but it's busy market segment.
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Popular frozen food supplier collapses - what it means for Bradford shoppers
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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Jobs saved as founder buys North Yorkshire firm to save it from administration
The founder of Chameleon Technology has stepped in to rescue the Harrogate-based business from administration.
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Libraries offer light therapy kits to boost mood this winter
Residents across North Yorkshire are now able to borrow light therapy kits from their local library this winter as part of a pioneering initiative designed to help people manage the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Yorkshire café offering hot chocolates served with giant marshmallows for autumn
The Chocolate Bar in York offers delicious hot chocolates that you can get served with a giant marshmallow, whipped cream or even soft serve ice cream.
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UK frozen food company stocked in 1,000 stores enters liquidation and closes
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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Member of UK pop royalty returning to York for special anniversary performance
Marti Pellow is coming to York Barbican in Prospect Street, on September 13, 2027.
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Every high street bank closing in November
The bank is moving away from in-person services
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Leeds reveals route for 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ
The route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ in Leeds has been revealed, bringing the world's leading women's cycle race back to
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The government should help farmers to transition away from Glyphosate - Katie Ward
On December 15, glyphosate’s approval in the UK is set to expire. Glyphosate, a weed killer, is engineered specifically to kill plant life. Renewing this approval will only keep it flowing through our farms, soils, food and bodies. This license renewal is therefore as much a question of healthcare as it is about agriculture.
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UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and attacks in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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John Healey's Budget to shield low-income pensioners from income tax
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
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Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Ninety-plus Labour MPs warn civil service lacks skills to drive growth where it is needed and plan should be steered by Louise Haigh from Manchester
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Brexit deal is not good enough for British public, says Andy Burnham
EU exit has damaged economy and failed to bring promised benefits, says PM, but he rules out big pre-election changes
