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World Investment Forum examines fall in new business projects
Foreign investment is rising, but fewer new projects are being announced and funding remains concentrated in a few economies. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, officials and investors are discussing how more countries can benefit and create jobs.
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Pope Leo XIV confirms Latin America trip after surgery recovery
The Vatican says the Pope is recovering well and will be able to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, with doctors ruling out any complications that could derail the trip.
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Springfield Healthcare begins £20m Grove House care village development in Harrogate
Work has begun on a £20 million care development at Grove House on Skipton Road in Harrogate, with the project expected to create around 200 jobs.
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Lloyds boss backs devolution plan - but points out big problem if UK taxes banks
The upcoming Budget is speculated to hit banks with an additional tax
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Light Night Leeds to feature musical tribute to the city’s memories
A projection celebrating the people, places and memories that shape life in Leeds will feature at this year's Light Night Leeds on 28 and 29 October.
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Brazil election: How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn race around
Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.
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Hunt for wanted man with links to North and East Yorkshire
A man wanted by police on suspicion of kidnapping, assault and neglect has connections to North Yorkshire and to Goole.
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I've never felt worse for doing well in a videogame than in this intensely '90s citybuilder
Sorry to everyone I evicted. Maybe take a drive to make yourselves feel better.
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Proton is hosting a Flock map lets you track 200,000 of its controversial cameras — even though Flock wanted the original map taken down
Proton has published a map that locates over 200,000 Flock cameras around the world.
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The Budget is an chance for John Healey to axe the family farm tax - Victoria Atkins
The Conservatives will scrap the changes to inheritance tax for farmers and rural businesses, the Shadow Environment Secretary writes.
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NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November, says BMA
Industrial action by senior doctors to begin on 25 November, with only emergency cover provided, union says
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Tommy Banks: 'This is the toughest the hospitality business has been in 20 years'
Speaking ahead of the Budget, the Michelin-starred chef urged action from Mr Burnham and Chancellor John Healey on VAT.
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Storm Boelo: Major train service delays from Leeds station due to Storm Boelo
Major delays from Leeds station due to Storm Boelo
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Ukrainian drone strike kills two as Kyiv and Moscow prepare for talks
Debris from a downed drone hit a moving commuter train, while Zelenskyy says territorial questions must be settled by leaders themselves. #EuropeNews
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Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
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Young waiter wins £13k payout after being shouted at for dropping apple crumble
Daniesha Charles, 15, faced a ‘tirade of abuse’ over the incident
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Ricky Gervais is coming to York next year
Comedian Ricky Gervais is coming back to York as part of his huge new tour. Gervais will tour the new show, titled ‘Legend’, from autumn 2026 through to the end of 2027, when it will be filmed and become his fifth in a string of globally...
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Thousands of North Yorkshire homes expected to be without power this morning
Northern Powergrid said yesterday (Sunday, October 25) that they expect around 13,000 customers will remain without power this morning.
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Flood alert issued for York following heavy rain
A flood alert is in place for parts of central York close to as river levels rose high following recent rain linked to Storm Boelo.
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Pick-your-own flower farm between Harrogate and Ripon seeks to extend opening season
“This is such a wonderful place that adds so much to the local area and brings so much joy”
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Man admits murdering mother of four in stabbing on street
Emergency services, including firearms officers, attended a report of an altercation outside a property
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Popular County Durham restaurant and wine bar to close after just 19 months
A popular County Durham restaurant and wine bar has closed with immediate effect after just 19 months in business.
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Asda recalls 3 major fashion items due to safety concerns for shoppers
Asda is recalling three styles of handbags after they were found to contain excessive levels of phthalates.
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Trump considers Orbán as UN chief, WSJ reports
The WSJ reports that Trump administration officials are floating former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general, potentially backed by the US, Russia and China, though nothing is confirmed and his selection remains uncertain.
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Galp and Moeve fail to agree merger of refining and distribution operations
Galp confirmed that talks with Moeve shareholders to merge downstream operations have collapsed, and says the result will not affect its operations.
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'We're paying for someone else's wrongdoing' - York restaurant owner's plea to diners
A York restaurant owner has invited the public back to his restaurant after issues with the previous owner have started to negatively impact his business.
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Delegations meeting in Tehran with region on edge over potential for renewed fighting
Regional officials say high-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are in Tehran for talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States
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Teenager died in crash on the A59
A teenager died of multiple injuries after a crash in North Yorkshire, an inquest heard. Ellie Shakira Bevan, 18, died on Wednesday 7 October on the A59 York Road near Flaxby. Assistant North Yorkshire coroner Catherine Devereux opened the...
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Leeds trust appoints permanent chief executive amid maternity care inquiry
Brendan Brown is appointed permanent chief executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust amid an inquiry into maternity and neonatal care and CQC concerns.
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North Yorkshire painting firm in liquidation owes more than £70,000
Scarborough company AS Painting Contractors has gone into liquidation with debts topping £70,000.