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The group has reaffirmed its 2026 outlook despite ongoing market volatility and delayed customer investment decisions.

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Library image of Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle. She said: “I am very happy about our overall group performance, but Germany is not yet where it needs to be."(Photo by Sean Gallup/PA Wire)

3,000 jobs were cut by Vodafone in first half to reduce costs

Joan Concannon shares her expert insight.

Ideas born in Yorkshire universities should be scaled here

North Yorkshire vet Charlotte Cole, who will present the findings of her poultry study to the Nuffield Farming Conference.

Pathway to high-performance hens

Barnsley head coach Daniel Stendel. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Barnsley v Oxford: Stendel on fifty-point question amid worrying times

Soldiers pushed themselves to complete the demanding route.

Bismarck Challenge 2026: Best photos from the Yorkshire military training event

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey makes his keynote address to party members during the Liberal Democrat Party conference. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Lib Dem proposals to cut income tax are not feasible - YP Letters

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey makes his keynote address to party members during the Liberal Democrat Party conference. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Lib Dem proposals to cut income tax are not feasible - YP Letters

Stuart Dallas represented Leeds United between 2015 and 2024 before being forced into retirement by injury.

Exclusive Leeds United star backed to benefit from international experience

RECALL: But Anton Stach did not get chance to build on his performance in Switzerland (Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Anton Stach back in Germany fold but it is not as straight-forward as it seems

A person holding a phone at a computer.

Why we should ban cold calling - Andrew Vine

Former Owls, Huddersfield and Doncaster chief lands prestigious new post

Riesling is the perfect wine for alfresco lunches. Copyright Christine Austin

'Riesling may be out of fashion - but here's 10 bottles you simply have to try'

BIG MOVE: Tim Gettinger (left), pictured in action for the New York Rangers against NHL rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden in January 2022. Picture: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Steelers add former New York Rangers forward for 2026-27

Amy Dowden is taking part in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted. Photo: Ian West/PA

Television highlights this week

BACK IN THE GAME: William Lee is back for a second season with Sheffield Sharks. Picture courtesy of Adam Bates

Sharks ensure forward returns for second year

Max Wober has left Leeds United after three-and-a-half years on the books.

Defender makes admission over fresh start after Leeds United exit

A trading update has been issued by Severfield.

Yorkshire steel firm hails data centre project wins

Prime Minister Andy Burnham comes out of No 10 North located in Heron House, central Manchester. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Burnham hasn’t spoken a word on migrant mess - Sarah Todd

Vodafone Group has reported higher sales and profits amid a drive to cut costs which has led to the shedding of 1,200 jobs in Europe over recent months. (Photo by VodafoneThree/PA Wire)

Vodafone Group reports higher sales and profits

Kevin Keegan during his time as Newcastle manager

Prince William leads tributes after death of Kevin Keegan
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to “truly remarkable footballer and manager” Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75.
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COMMON TOUCH: Kevin Keegan signs autographs for Newcastle United fans before a Second Division match against Chelsea in 1982 (Image: Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive)

Kevin Keegan: The force of personality with a people's touch born in Yorkshire

Burgess Pet Care lifts international revenues five-fold with new acquisition

FRUSTRATION: England could not break Ghana down (Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Comment: England must learn group stage lessons to stop lightning striking twice

Andrew Wass, chair of York-based Gear4music.

Gear4music says Fender relationship ‘strong’ amid cease and desist campaign

VENUE: Elland Road will host Leeds United's final two weekend pre-season games - both against German opposition (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds United pre-season 2026: Final opponents named

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

Ad Feature UK families are sitting on half a BILLION unused toys, study says

Andrew Wass, chair of Gear4music. Photo: Rob Cook

Gear4music set to add staff as new York distribution centre prompts growth drive

Leader of the Reform party, Nigel Farage. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Crypto currency is a pyramid scheme - Andy Brown

Aldi reveals locations of 16 new supermarket openings – including Yorkshire site Matt Alexander/PA Media Assignments

Aldi reveals locations of 16 new supermarket openings

Oliver Holbourn has been speaking to The Yorkshire Post.

National Wealth Fund boss reveals 'more bang for our buck' strategy

Not for me: Why a World Cup in which an England team led by Harry Kane, right, are among the favourites is not summer viewing for Leeds United manager Daniel Farke. (Picture: Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Why football's World Cup is a massive turn-off for Leeds United boss
One person who is not getting excited about football's 23rd World Cup is Leeds United manager Daniel Farke.
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Alice Ferns unveils exclusive design for Russell Hobbs

Barnsley head coach Daniel Stendel. Picture Tony Johnson.

Barnsley FC CEO on summer transfer window plans and 'full-on' Daniel Stendel

Hull woman Louise Jensen says she lives in fear her cancer could return despite recent positive scans.

'I've remortgaged my home to fund treatment for my brain tumour'

John Newell walked away with 75 points

Ad Feature John Newell impresses in German Truck Racing Championship

RETURN: Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement (Image: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Impressive debut season not enough to get Leeds player to World Cup

TOUGH NIGHT: GB's Liam Kirk jostles for position in front of the Hungary net on Monday in Zurich. Picture: James Assinder/IHUK Media.

Kirk hoping GB learns fast to save top-tier status

Vodafone has cheered a “new chapter” for the group as it swung to an annual profit after a move to focus on its key markets and forecast further earnings growth over the year ahead. (Photo by VodafoneThree/PA Wire)

Vodafone swings to an annual profit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. PIC: Suzanne Plunkett/PA Wire

Ukraine and Russia stuck in a rut over ceasefire - Patrick Mercer

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Use less prestigious hotels for asylum seekers - YP Letters

Former Barnsley head coach Daniel Stendel. Picture Tony Johnson.

Former boss linked with Barnsley FC return as Reds close in on next head coach

Paul McCartney. Picture::BBC/Passion Pictures/MPL Communications Ltd

TV Pick of the Week: McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

Paper and packaging group Mondi has said it is taking pricing action to offset higher costs due to the Iran war amid ongoing tough trading that has seen it close factories and cut jobs across Europe. (Photo by Jeff Moore/PA Wire)

Mondi acts to offset higher costs

Bunkered: Dan Brown plays out of a bunker at Ganton. He plays alongside John Parry on the PGA Tour this week (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'I've earned a shot at the PGA Tour, I need to remember that' - Dan Brown

Recruiter Hays has revealed further hefty cuts to its workforce as it ramped up cost cutting in the face of a difficult jobs market. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Hays reduces consultancy staff by 14 per cent

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays

AO World has said profits are on track to be at the “top end” of guidance as sales grew despite pressure on consumer finances and cost headwinds. (Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

AO World profits at ‘top end’ of guidance

NATIONAL CALL: Anton Stach (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Stach's Germany call fitting reward says Farke as Calvert-Lewin waits on call

Isaac Schmidt featured as part of Leeds United's pre-season preparations before sealing a loan exit.

'Not satisfied' - Admission made over out-of-favour Leeds United man

December 31st 1984. Pickets outside Harworth Colliery.

The pit at the tip of Yorkshire that was nearly a German outpost

The 'wonderful' Yorkshire restaurant with an 'outstanding fish wagon'

Anton Stach has been a regular fixture in Leeds United's midfield this season.

Leeds United star subject of surprise assessment from Germany boss

Rolls-Royce has revealed its annual profit surged by £1 billion and upgraded its outlook for the years ahead, following major military aircraft orders and soaring demand for powering data centres. ( Photo by James Manning/PA Wire)

Military aircraft orders help profits soar at Rolls-Royce

Munich Air Disaster memorial

Memorial unveiled for Busby Babe Mark Jones

Jason Crispin shares his expert insight

Learn from the US on digital accessibility

Will Keogh from Sheffield has passed iGCSEs in French and German, by the age of 12, at the highest level possible. He has spent a year abroad alone, first in Germany, then in France, in order to fully immerse himself in the language learning.

Meet the 12-year-old boy with two top language iGCSE grades

Cars parked on a pavement.

I am sceptical about plans to stamp out pavement parking - Daxa Patel

Grace Keeling (left) pictured with her mother Sarah Keeling (right).

Inquests opened into deaths of two people as they tried to rescue girl

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Talent will have the biggest climate impact - Chris Hocknell

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