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BAE Systems employees work on the tail section of 81mm High Explosive Mortar munitions at the BAE Systems factory in Washington, near Newcastle upon Tyne in north-east England on November 8, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

BAE Systems on track for earnings hike as global conflicts boost orders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with the Defence Secretary Grant Shapps in Kyiv, Ukraine, earlier this year. PIC: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office/PA Wire

The contagion of war risks spreading across the world - Patrick Mercer

Oil giant Shell managed to avoid the fate that befell rival BP earlier in the week as its earnings for the third quarter stayed largely in line with expectations. (Photo by Yui Mok/PAWire)

Oil giant Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

People attending a vigil outside Downing Street, central London, for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Horror in Israel another front in Russia’s operations? - Patrick Mercer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at an event with G7 leaders, earlier this year. PIC: Paul Ellis/PA Wire

Zelensky’s visit to Canada could prove to be disastrous - Patrick Mercer

A floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). The Rosebank oil field has been granted development and production consent by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). The companies behind the oil field are Ithaca Energy and Equinor. PIC: Ithaca Energy/PA Wire

Rosebank shows challenge of balancing energy security and net zero - The YP says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on August 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. PIC: Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Is reconciliation on the horizon in the Ukraine-Russia war? - Patrick Mercer

COMING THROUGH: Britain's Cameron Norrie returns a shot on his way to victory against Alexander Shevchenko during their first round singles match at the US Open Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images.

Norrie feels the benefit from the No 1 guy to advance in US Open

Sheet of paper with portraits of Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, a shadowy figure who managed Wagner’s operations and allegedly served in Russian military intelligence, is placed at a makeshift memorial in front of the Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner Centre in Saint Petersburg, on August 26.

Prigozhin: Wagner chief among 10 confirmed dead in Russian jet crash

Khrystyna with Julie and Andrew in their Ukrainian shirts.

'In the first month it was very difficult to understand the Yorkshire accent'

US President Joe Biden pictured in 2022. PIC: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Joe Biden is letting Ukraine down in its conflict with Russia - YP Letters

A general view of a domestic home wireless room thermostat. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Little respite for poorest when it comes to energy bills - The YP says

This picture taken on July 4, 2017 shows Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin prior to a meeting with business leaders held by Russian and Chinese presidents at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Yevgeny Prigozhin was ‘on passenger list’ as 10 killed in jet crash

The biggest official fuel producer in the North Sea will present its results this week, with investors likely keen to know more about its plans for the future and the impacts of the windfall tax. (Photo by PA)

Investors will have their eyes on tax bill as Harbour Energy reports results

A photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) of Ukrainian marines being trained in the UK. PIC: LPhot Mark Johnson/UK MOD Crown copyright/PA Wire

Sinister strategic moves behind the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war - Patrick Mercer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking to the media during his visit to Shell St Fergus Gas Plant in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. PIC: Euan Duff/PA Wire

New oil and gas extraction licences are alarming and meritless - YP Letters

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn came under crticism for his response to the Russian poisonings.

Criticism of Corbyn’s response to Russian poisonings misplaced - YP Letters

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during a visit to a British Army military base in the South West, to view Ukrainian soldiers training on Challenger II tanks. PIC: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Ben Wallace’s departure is a result of NATO’s utter impotence - Patrick Mercer

Sergiy Fedchenko with his former title belts. Picture supplied by Olga Fedchenko.

Ukraine aid efforts continue with ex-boxing campion and Yorkshire communities

Centrica has revealed that earnings at its retail supplier business soared by nearly 900 per cent as it was handed a price cap boost of around £500m. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

British Gas owner Centrica sees supply arm profits soar on price cap boost

Ryanair has reported profits after tax soaring nearly four-fold for the three months to the end of June. (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Ryanair's profits soar as it highlights pressures on consumers
Ryanair has reported profits after tax soaring nearly four-fold for the three months to the end of June, but highlighted pressures on consumers during the the cost of living crisis as mortgage rates have jumped higher.

Footage of Wigan fans singing in 2016 was mistaken as Ukrainians celebrating the Crimean Bridge attack by Hungarian TV station HirTV - Credit: Getty / YouTube

Hungarian TV station mistakes Ukrainians for Wigan Athletic fans

County Hall in Beverley, the headquarters of East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Councillors called for end to fossil fuel pension investments including Gazprom

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appearing before the Liaison Committee at the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Tuesday July 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Liaison. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must be admired for sticking to his plan - a plan to ...

News from the City. The boss of online trading firm IG Group is temporarily stepping down to take “medical leave”.

Boss of IG Group temporarily stepping down to take 'medical leave'

Alex Howley shares her expert insight

Why your next employee should be a refugee: Alex Howley

Simon Theakston, joint managing director of T&R Theakston.

Theakston brewery returns to profit despite inflationary pressures

A man holds the Russian national flag in front of a Wagner group military vehicle with the sign read as "Rostov" in Rostov-on-Don late on June 24, 2023. Rebel mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin who sent his fighters to topple the military leaders in Moscow will leave for Belarus and a criminal case against him will be dropped as part of a deal to avoid "bloodshed," the Kremlin said on June 24. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia uprising: Rebellion ends with Yevgeny Prigozhin sent to Belarus

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov attends a meeting of the Council on Interethnic Relations chaired by President Vladimir Putin in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai region, on May 19, 2023. (Photo by TATIANA BARYBINA/Press service of the governor of/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia uprising: Chechen troops sent to Wagner Group conflict zones

8 March 2018....... Tree protests continue on Kenwood Road in the Nether Edge area of Sheffield. Picture Scott Merrylees

Sheffield Trees Scandal: Finally, a grovelling apology to the city

File photo dated 24/02/14 of an instillation in the North Sea: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Offshore sector 'very concerned' by Starmer's plans for oil and gas

'Vladimir Putin is exacting vengeance for his military failures on the civilians of Ukraine by cutting off their power and water supply, and on the poorest people in the world by threatening their food supplies.' PIC: ALEXEY NIKOLSKY/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images

If Putin succeeds then every tyrant would be emboldened - James Cleverly
At the weekend, Russia suspended its participation in the Black sea grain initiative, which has allowed the exportation of 100,000 tonnes of food every day, including to some of the least developed countries in the world.

A man helps a woman evacuee cross a destroyed bridge as she and others flee the city of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022. Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images.

Nato needs to bang Ukraine and Russia's heads together - Patrick Mercer

'A Labour government would learn from what President Biden is doing to strengthen the USA’s resilience in a changing world'.

‘Securonomics' can help build a resilient country - Rachel Reeves

A volunteer organises boxes of humanitarian aid for displaced Bakhmut residents at a support center in Kyiv. PIC: SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images

Isn’t it time for peace negotiations to start in Ukraine? - Patrick Mercer

'Children in England are better at reading than anywhere else in Europe or the United States, according to the largest global comparison of literacy levels'. PIC: PA Photo/Thinkstockphotos.

Encouraging children to read shouldn’t be seen as optional - Jayne Dowle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with the then British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on August 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. PIC: Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Why have Victory Day parades been scaled down across Russia? - Patrick Mercer

Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and English actress Hannah Waddingham present the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song contest at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

Eurovision: Why Russia, North Macedonia & Bulgaria aren’t competing

Russia threatens military response after UK sends missiles to Ukraine

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

The crowd at the Coronation Concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire. PIC: Kin Cheung/PA Wire

Police right to take pre-emptive action against protestors - YP Letters

Eurovision 2023 venue The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool - Credit: Eurovision / M&SBA

Eurovision semi-final 2023: Full guide to event including timings

Ukraine War: What is the Victory Day parade in Russia, what did Vladimir Putin say about the west?

What is Victory Day in Russia & what did Vladimir Putin say?

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Sheffield Steelers' and GB defenceman Sam Jones, in action for Korea at the IIHF World Championships earlier this week. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK

Steelers' GB star looks to realise World Championship goal

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Putin in a drone attack

Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike

Tinder will cease operating in Russia

Dating app Tinder to stop operating in Russia following Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on prior a meeting with European Union leaders in Mariinsky Palace, in Kyiv, on June 16, 2022. Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images.

In the the Ukraine-Russia war, the next weeks will be decisive - Patrick Mercer

Satellite imagery shows the once flourishing city turned into a wasteland, with landmark buildings reduced to rubble.

Google Earth reveals desolation in Mariupol after relentless bombing

A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’

Tom Tugendhat who has been reappointed as Security Secretary in Downing Street, London after Rishi Sunak has been appointed as Prime Minister. Picture date: Tuesday October 25, 2022.

Cyber crime crackdown must be a top priority to protect UK: Tom Tugendhat

Russian president Vladimir Putin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to top secret US documents leaked from the Pentagon - Credit: Getty Images

Vladimir Putin undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer

'The UK has established itself as a world leader in offshore wind'. PIC: AdobeStock

Britain and South Korea can help each other in energy transition - Grant Shapps

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

Burrito chain Tortilla Mexican Grill has revealed it swung to a loss last year as it came under pressure from “unprecedented” food and energy costs, and avoided raising its prices above inflation.

Tortilla swings to loss after ‘unprecedented’ food and energy inflation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping make a toast during a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023. PIC: PAVEL BYRKIN/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images

China-Russia alliance most dangerous since the Second World War - Patrick Mercer

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead the nominations at the Bafta television and craft awards with six each.

BAFTA Television Awards 2023 nominations announced - full list

Ukrainian refugees disembark from an aircarft, chartered by the Portuguese NGO "Ukranian Refugees UAPT", after landing at Figo Maduro airport in Lisbon on March 10, 2022. (Photo by Patricia De Melo MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Many Ukrainian refugees in York ‘living very successful lives and want to stay’

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea after dumping ‘environmentally unsound’ fuel (Credit: Getty Images)

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea after dumping ‘environmentally unsound’ fuel (Credit: Getty Images)

Russian jet intercepts and collides with US drone over Black Sea

Russian and Belarusian players have been unable to compete at Wimbledon ever since Vladimir Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine - Credit: Getty Images

Wimbledon to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players