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York has officially been crowned the best place in England to visit for both family-friendly travel and outdoor experiences, according to new research commissio...

Phoebe Clark, Senior Associate at Fisher German, says that Yorkshire landowners have a decision to make as demand for their land is set to spike

Yorkshire landowners have decision to make as region's property market booms

A shopper in a Waitrose store. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Disappointing inflation figures but the real test of economic policy lies ahead

Chancellor Rachel Reeves recording a broadcast clip in Downing Street. PIC: PA Video/PA Wire

Why the Chancellor is right to remain cautious despite economy eking out growth

Nearly a third reckon they need a personal assistant to help keep on top of things

Two in five Brits struggle to keep up with their 'to-do' lists

Passport control at Manchester Airport. PIC: Peter Powell/PA Wire

UK population to reach 72.5m by mid-2032 because of net migration

British retailers returned to growth last month despite clothing stores reporting their weakest trading for almost three years. Economists said this was offset by a stronger month for supermarkets in the run up to Christmas. Retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, increased by 0.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. (Photo by Philip Toscano/PA Wire)

British retailers returned to growth last month, says ONS

There are over 8,000 retailers to choose from, covering all your back-to-school needs

£250 warning to parents missing out on back-to-school voucher

How to keep your home safe

Great tips on how to keep your home safe when your are on holiday this summer

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

UK inflation hits 2% for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

Healthy Life Expectancy

Yorkshire and Humber county with longest healthy life expectancy revealed

Olga Watterich gives her insight.

General Election 2024: CBI reveals five big policy asks from business

Make sure the legalities are sorted should you split up

Why cohabitation agreements can be vital for unmarried couples buying a home

Beckie Hart is regional director, Yorkshire & Humber at CBI

Surge in long-term sickness is stumping living standards and growth: Beckie Hart

Beckie Hart has her say.

Getting people back to work needs to be top priority for Government: Beckie Hart

It’s only natural that we’re obsessed with house prices. For an awful lot of us, our home is the most valuable thing we’ll ever own, and even a small fluctuation could leave us thousands of pounds worse off on paper. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Why it's only natural to be obsessed with house prices: Sarah Coles

The UK's economy has grown by 0.2% in August, with car manufacturing leading the economic boost over the past three months. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK economy grew by 0.2% in August as service sector provides boost

Sales in the UK's retail sector fell faster than expected last month, thanks in part to the bad weather that struck the country, the Office for National Statistics has said. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Rain washed away retail sales during July, according to new ONS data

What is core inflation as ONS figures show inflation rate ‘stuck’ at 8.7%

Inflation rate ‘stuck’ at 8.7% new ONS figures show

(left to right) Ben Broadbent, Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, Katie Martin, Head of Media and Stakeholder Engagement, and Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking Dave Ramsden, during the Bank of England Monetary Policy Report Press Conference, at the Bank of England. Picture: PA

Here are your options for remortgaging as interest rates rise - Sarah Coles

U.S. President Joe Biden takes questions from children during an event marking Take Your Child To Work Day April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Joe Biden offers reminder of ageism towards older workers: Sarah Coles
This week Joe Biden announced that he’s running for a second term as President. He’s already the oldest American President in history at the age of 80, and if he wins, by the end of his term, he’ll be 86.
Sarah Coles

The rate of inflation has dropped slightly for March

Inflation rate in UK falls but still remains above 10%

UK economy records zero growth in February - ONS

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, appearing on the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.

Reforming childcare key to tackling economic inactivity woes - Beckie Hart

Richard Fearon the CEO of Leeds Building Society. Picture by Simon Hulme

Leeds Building Society posts record £220m profits after major mortgage move

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Ava is the most popular baby name, with 2,576 parents choosing it for their daughter.

Top 20 most popular bird-themed baby names revealed

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid overheating concerns: 10 ways to avoid electrical fire

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid fire concern

Fans at Winter Gardens Blackpool, reacting to the missed penalty by Harry Kane as they watch a screening of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter Final match between England and France.

Avoid drowning your sorrows over England's World Cup defeat: Richard Piper

Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

These Yorkshire places are ranked among most entrepreneurial in UK
Hull, Sheffield and Scarborough are amongst the most entrepreneurial towns and cities in the UK, according to new research released today.
Lizzie Murphy

Griselda Togobo is managing director of women's business network Forward Ladies. PIC: James Hardisty.

Maternity rights don’t need rolling back - Griselda Togobo

Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’

Bank of England warns UK could fall into longest recession in history

EasyJet holidays has launched a all 28-day all inclusive package costing just £650 per person

Easyjet claims all-inclusive 28-day holiday cheaper than staying in UK

The top baby names in England and Wales have been revealed - is your tot’s name on the list?

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed by ONS

House prices increased in the East Riding of Yorkshire in July

House prices in the East Riding of Yorkshire increased in July

One option is to sidestep these videos entirely and go to trusted sources for your financial information, like The Yorkshire Post, says Sarah Coles

Beware 'handy tips' online which are downright dangerous - Sarah Coles

There are financial challenges ahead for many businesses.

Why optimism can be a firm’s most crucial asset in tough times - Mel Hird

While the Government has moved on from the pandemic, a lot of teachers suffering from Long Covid can't.

Long Covid having a lasting impact on the teaching profession - Dr Patrick Roach

McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years (Photo: Adobe)

McDonald’s hikes price of cheeseburger for first time in 14 years

On average in Yorkshire and the Humber, renters spend 26% of their income keeping a roof over their head. Photo: Yui Mok/PA

Explore every avenue to escape mercy of rising rents - Sarah Coles

Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile customers will soon see their mobile phone costs triple (Getty Images)

Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile users will soon see costs triple

What is the best way of tackling obesity in a cost of living crisis?

Nanny state is making cost of living crisis worse – Jason Reed

Jack Monroe. Picture: Patricia Niven/PA.

Jack Monroe's campaign shows a single voice can make a difference - Greg Wright

Spain could become the first European country to downgrade Covid-19 to a ‘flu-like’ status (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain pushes EU to downgrade Covid to ‘flu-like’ status as fatality rate drops

It takes women all year to make as much money as men make by November 18. Picture: AdobeStock

Why couples have to work together to close the pay gap - Sarah Coles

The downgrading of the pensions triple lock continues to prompt much debate and discussion.

Pension triple lock must be safeguarded – Ros Altmann

The number of UK workers on payrolls rose by 207,000 between August and September to a record 29.2 million, returning to levels seen before the pandemic struck, the Office for National Statistics said.

Payrolled workers surge above pre-pandemic levels after record leap, says ONS

Overall food prices have risen by 0.2% during the last year - but prices for individual food groups are up to 13.4 higher

20 food and drink items with the biggest price hikes in the past 12 months

The Bethel boards on Hessle Road commemorate fishing crews lost in tragedies at sea

How Hull's Hessle Road went from heart of the fishing industry into decline

The author likens running to saving.

Seven easy steps to help you become a better saver - Sarah Coles

Homeworking might not be here to stay for many.

Only six per cent of people want to keep working from home full time

Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from Covid-19, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (Photo: Shutterstock)

Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from coronavirus - according to ONS figu...

The pandemic has led to money worries for many.

How to cope with financial pressures during a pandemic - Sarah Coles

Will young people suffer the worst impact?

Why the young are most likely to have their finances ruined by the pandemic - Sa...

Dry January may be over but we all need to watch our alcohol intake, says Cather...

Joblessness is on the increase.

The worst of the virus impact on jobs is yet to come - Andrew McPhillips

It is currently “too early” to tell whether or not lockdown restrictions will end in the spring, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said (Photo by Paul Ellis: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Lockdown restrictions may not end in spring - according to Boris Johnson

Leeds city centre during lockdown, as figures suggest cases of the new variant in Yorkshire are on the rise

New variant Covid cases up 30% in Yorkshire - ONS suggests

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