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South Bank Quay at the Teesworks site. South Tees Development Corporation has been paying £4 per tonne of aggregate it takes onto the site to Teesworks Ltd.

Ben Houchen development corporation paying millions in unexplained deal

The boss of Tesco said the supermarket chain is “doing everything we can to drive down food bills” as it improved its profit guidance on the back of “strong” sales. (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Tesco ‘doing everything to drive down food bills’ as inflation falls

Bird Lovegod has his say

Why you should be tipping your delivery drivers this Christmas: Bird Lovegod

How much wine, beer & spirits will cost after government tax increase

Auctions have become popular with mainstream buyers

More properties are being sent to auction for a quick sale including buy to lets

Shadow Education Secretary for England Bridget Phillipson has said that a Labour government would use extra revenue from abolishing tax benefits for private schools to recruit more staff.

Taxing private schools could raise £1.5bn for Treasury

Morrisons has revealed higher grocery sales for the past quarter but warned that "inflation remains disappointingly and stubbornly high" for customers. Picture: Neil Cross

Morrisons reveals higher grocery sales but warns of 'stubbonly high' inflation

Landlords must get their accounting right

Advice on how to make property accounting easier

Library image of Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaving 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering his Budget at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Answers that can ease a taxing burden for British workers - Sarah Coles

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham, North Yorkshire.

Talks over future of four Black Sheep pubs following administration deal

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

The Wool Market, Doncaster

Doncaster Wool Market traders told to accept rent increase - or be evicted

The Pig and Whistle, Beverley

Yorkshire restaurant owner calls for VAT cut to 'save hospitality'

The then Prince Charles pictured at the Great Yorkshire Show in 2021.

Wrong to question charitable status of the Great Yorkshire Show - The YP says

Great Yorkshire Show 2016. Kyla Porteous, 5, from the Scottish Boarders, tries to control a British Charolais, from Wayrham Farm, Bishop Wilton. Picture by James Hardisty.

Great Yorkshire Show organisers 'delighted' after victory in £300,000 tax battle

The Stonelands holiday property site in Littondale

Profitable holiday property business for sale in an idyllic Dales valley

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was challenged over the loss of international shoppers during a Business Connect event in North London this week. Picture: Daniel Leal /PA Wire

Brutal statistics back up Burberry boss's warning on shoppers: Rashmi Dubé

Raleigh House in Nottingham, which has been acquired by Hull-based Kexgill Group.

Student accommodation developer Kexgill buys office building for new scheme

Airbnb can be a good source of income

Becoming an Airbnb landlord: Your key questions answered

Grillo is among the companies offering outdoor kitchen options

Outdoor kitchens: A hot homeowning trend that can prove a good investment

Anne McCoubrey shares her expert insight

Four steps for preparing for major change to business tax - Anne McCoubrey
Changes to the legislation around tax compliance is nothing new, however Making Tax Digital (MTD) – which was initially rolled out to businesses with sales above the VAT threshold of £85,000 – will be mandated for many sole traders and landlords by April 2026.

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.

Five places to get cheap pizza on National Pizza Day

JD Wetherspoon has revealed that its sales at the end of 2022 were far higher than the previous year, after a particularly strong Christmas, but still lagging slightly behind pre-pandemic levels.

Wetherspoon’s sales jumped over Christmas but still lag behind pre-Covid figures

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his first major domestic speech of 2023. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Are the Conservatives still the 'low tax party'? - Bill Carmichael

Solar panels which can feed into a solar battery to store electricity generated

Solar battery storage can combat rising energy bills

Solar PV panels generate electricity that can also be stored in a battery

Here's how solar panels and battery storage can help combat soaring energy bills

Alan Ball's winning World Cup shirt

World Cup 1966 legend Alan Ball's shirt, cap and medal sell for £445,000

Landlady Nicola Moxham serving a customer at the Mustard Pot pub in Leeds

Landlady explains difficulties after minimum wage increase in Autumn budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming in Autumn Statement

Pros and pitfalls when retro fitting your home

Expert advice on retro fitting your home to make it more energy efficient
What is a retrofit? A retrofit is work that modifies and upgrades an existing building for energy efficiency. Retrofitting includes actions that increase the health, comfort and quality of the building, whilst reducing the property’s impact on the environment.Why Retrofit? There are many reasons why people decide to retrofit. You might love your existing home, but perhaps it falls short in terms of space, comfort and performance. Retrofitting your house can tackle these issues to deliver a place that achieves your space requirements and provides the low energy living and comfort you desire, without the pain of moving.

Chancellor urged to slash VAT on public EV charging

Public EV charging hits £1 per kWh as Osprey hikes prices by 50%

Pub owner, James Allcock, 36, is calling for VAT reduction after energy bills shot up 700% to £23k a year - despite his restaurant offering just 22-covers

Owner of popular restaurant says Lis Truss' energy announcement is 'insulting'

An energy bill from British energy supplier npower. (Pic credit: Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty Images)

Liz Truss energy plans: What has Martin Lewis said about PM's energy plan?

Philip Bolson is the founder of Mr B Hospitality. Pic: James Hardisty.

Small businesses owners need urgent support on cost - Philip Bolson

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Former Chancellor to the Exchequer and Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak speaks on stage on August 23, 2022 in Birmingham, England. Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak are vying to become the new leader of the Conservative Party and the UK's next Prime Minister. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Liz Truss' plan to cut VAT would cost tens of billions, claims Rishi Sunak

Energy analysts at Cornwall Insight now expect the price cap to shoot up from an average of £1,971 to £3,582 in October, £4,266 in January and £4,427 in April.

Consumers face 'horribly difficult and expensive period' over energy bills

(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Campaigners demand 25p fuel duty cut to ease cost of living crisis

Greggs set to extend opening hours and delivery services - but prices could rise

Bakery chain Greggs said its sales jumped in the first half of the year as customers turned to value meals amid the cost-of-living squeeze.

Sales rise at Greggs as customers turned to value meals

Prices at JD Wetherspoon could climb this year to battle soaring labour, food and energy costs, but they will still remain lower than competitors, analysts say.

JD Wetherspoon could see more punters opting for cheaper pints amid costs battle

Ruth Jones is closing her cafe in Wakefield

Popular Yorkshire cafe 'forced to close' because of costly online delivery fees

Petrol prices at Wetherby Services earlier this month.

Petrol price rises causing 'real hardship' in rural communities, Tory peer warns

(Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high

Twisted specialise in customising Land Rover Defenders

Land Rover showroom Twisted to take over Edwardian cinema in Thirsk

Robin Scott has purchased key assets belonging to Welcome to Yorkshire, including cycling race Tour de Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

Meet the man with a new vision for Welcome to Yorkshire - inspired by Las Vegas

Ed Davey wants better support for countryside communities.

Lib Dems demand support for communities hit by rocketing heating oil prices

Welcome to Yorkshire went into administration owing more than £2m.

Welcome to Yorkshire creditors set to lose out on over £1m, proposals reveal

Keir Starmer made the call during a visit to Dewsbury on Friday

Keir Starmer calls for 'massive' national home insulation programme

Rishi Sunak. Picture: Getty.

Rishi Sunak's choices to cause hardship for Yorkshire - Rachel Reeves MP

The cost of living crisis will deepen for many households as energy bills are set to skyrocket due to an increase in the price cap.

Energy bills are about to rocket, but what other costs are set to go up?

Professor Juergen Maier CBE, vice chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, previously headed Siemens in Hull which is now at the heart of Britain's green energy revolution.

How ‘green levelling up’ can fuel energy revolution – Juergen Maier

Jason McCartney is urging the Government to introduce a new 'green homes' policy.

Government must 'turbocharge' national home insulation scheme, says Tory MP

These are the top 15 ways Brits are caught out financially on holiday

Peter Gilbert

Owner of Yorkshire eco-home opens doors to public to show how to be greener

What should be the future of tourism policy now that Welcome to Yorkshire is in administration?

Ten tips for Welcome to Yorkshire’s successor – Philip Bolson

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves 11 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons, London, to deliver his Spring Statement.

Spring Statement 'blow for rural businesses' with calls for more support