Ukraine

The new Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine. PIC: PA Wire

Delaying elections in Ukraine would not be a good look - Patrick Mercer

Trade unionists and protesters form a blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire to halt the killing of civilians in Palestine. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Upcoming US election will be a major factor in conflicts - YP Letters

A file photo of a handheld smart meter on a kitchen hob showing the cost of a year-to-date's worth of home energy usage in a home. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Why I am sceptical about Ofgem’s review of standing charges - Jayne Dowle

Marcus Boardall, chief executive of Reed Boardall, with group finance director Sarah Roberts. Picture by Giles Rocholl

Reed Boardall swings back into profit despite continued cost pressures

Martin Towers shares his business knowledge.

Management teams tested as never before in our changing world: Martin Towers

A file photo of an online energy bill. PIC: Jacob King/PA Wire

Drop in inflation to be welcomed but concerns for families remain - The YP says

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

Ryanair has cautioned over ongoing steep hikes in air fares as it posted a 59 per cent jump in first-half earnings. (Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Ryanair forecasts further jump in air fares as earnings leap higher

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

Maisie Mead, 12, a Poppy Appeal collector from Plymouth, holding the new plastic-free paper poppy. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

The Royal British Legion is right to move with the times - Jayne Dowle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky greets Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of their bilateral meeting during the European Political Community summit in Granada, Spain, earlier this month. PIC: Juan Medina/PA Wire

Why the Middle East conflict is a concern for Ukraine - Patrick Mercer

Jude Bellingham of England celebrates after Marcus Rashford (Not Pictured) scores the team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between England and Italy at Wembley (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham star as England book Euro 2024 spot

Charlie Cresswell found the net for England under-21s. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Leeds United prodigy notches for England as Blades and Boro stars also feature

England are preparing to face Italy. Image: Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images

Channel and streaming details for England v Italy

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

A flag of Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Plight of Ukrainians is a reminder to us all of freedom - YP Letters

Volunteers from Yorkshire Aid Convoy before setting off to Ukraine. Credit: Yorkshire Aid Convoy.

Five HGVs from Yorkshire have been driven thousands of miles to Ukraine

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

Northern Ballet headquarters at Quarry Hill in Leeds

The Northern Ballet in Leeds could end live music and will 'reassess touring'

Stephen K Amos is coming to Yorkshire on his latest tour, Oxymoron. Picture: Pål Hansen.

Stephen K Amos: 'Something wonderful often happens in the room'
Stephen K Amos has been noticing contradictions everywhere. “It’s what we’ve experienced in the last few years, people arguing about being vaccinated, questioning scientists about things like climate change, comedians becoming serious politicians, like Zelensky in Ukraine and politicians behaving like comedians like Boris Johnson in the UK.”

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

A departure board at Heathrow Airport amidst disruption from air traffic control issues. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

AI can be invaluable but flawed inputs could prove costly - Andy Brown

England were held by Ukraine. Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire

England held by Ukraine in Poland after Kyle Walker equaliser

TERRIER APPRENTICESHIP: Levi Colwill on loan at Huddersfield Town

England need evolution, not continuity, to progress

England are preparing to face Ukraine. Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

How to watch England take on Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifier on TV

Rowers travel along the River Thames, as forecasters predict a "last dose of summer". PIC: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Britain isn’t broken, we’ve never had it so good - Bill Carmichael

Geoff Dunn and his blue and yellow Porsch

Retired Yorkshire DJ paints £40,000 Porsche blue and yellow to support Ukraine

Energy regulator Ofgem lowered the energy price cap but many households will likely see higher monthly bills this winter than last year. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Energy prices might be coming down but brace yourself for pain - Andrew Vine

Khrystyna with Julie and Andrew in their Ukrainian shirts.

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

Peter Wright with a statue of his former mentor Alf Wight. Photo: Peter Wright

Highlights from The Yorkshire Post features team this week
In case you missed them, here’s a look at some of the long-reads produced by The Yorkshire Post features team this week.

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

The London-listed parent company of the Russian arm of fast food chain Domino’s has decided to put it into bankruptcy.(Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Russian arm of fast food chain Domino’s set to close

A farmer carrying out low emission slurry spreading in a field near Kilburn, North Yorkshire. Nature friendly farming is top of the agenda at conference.
Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 8th June 2023.

How sun, soil and rain are free assets for farmers to tap into

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

Julian Pitts, regional managing partner for Begbies Traynor in Yorkshire. Simon Dewhurst

Rising debt and inflation fuel surge of Yorkshire businesses in distress

A Ukrainian serviceman takes a photograph of a damaged church after shelling in a residential district in Mariupol, Ukraine, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File)

Devastating impact of Ukraine conflict captured in photography exhibition

A good-looking pickup truck from Isuzu

So why are pickups so much in vogue? Steve Teale finds out why

Paul Dodsworth, right, managing director of Caddick Construction Group, at Leeds Valley Park. Picture: David Lindsay

Why Caddick Construction is turning to public sector development

Engine-maker Rolls-Royce has revealed soaring half-year profits as its turnaround programme gathers pace and amid a bounce-back in international travel. (Photo supplied by PA)

Rolls-Royce sees earnings take-off as turnaround programme gathers pace

Tim Buchan, CEO of Zenith.

Yorkshire vehicle management firm announces year of 'record performance'

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

Environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey

Yorkshire Water's 'ridiculous' advert criticised by campaigner Feargal Sharkey

Jason Whitworth shares his expert insight. Picture: Jay Cain

How food businesses can respond to inflationary pressures: Jason Whitworth

'Solar power is an option. But as we all know the wind does not always blow and the sun does not always shine.' PIC: Adobe

Tidal power could hold the answer to our energy supply dilemma - YP Letters

Adam Couch, CEO of Cranswick, commented: “We have made a strong start to the year, delivering another quarter of growth during which we have again supported our customers by providing excellent service levels to ensure full availability of our products." (Photo supplied by Cranswick)

Food producer Cranswick reports strong start to the year

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

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

'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded firm commitments from the Allies about Ukraine’s future membership of NATO'. PIC: AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka

Key few days ahead of NATO summit in Ukraine war - Patrick Mercer

The moment Bradford finds out it has been awarded UK City of Culture 2025 in Centenary Square. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

My home city's future is bright, if locals believe it too: Christa Ackroyd

Consumer champion Martin Lewis has said it will be a “nightmare year” for some, as people deal with rising mortgage or rental costs.

Why it's time for task force to confront cost of living crisis: Greg Wright

Mark Payton, Chief Executive Officer of Mercia, commented: "Mercia is now an established impact investor operating from a number of key cities across the UK, supporting ambitious founders who are seeking growth capital."

Mercia aims to increase capital deployment to a record £250m in 2024

The warning applies to anyone travelling to Europe during the busy summer season

Brits travelling to Europe issued with flight delay warning

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'

'The lack of focus on tackling climate change has become a feature of Rishi Sunak’s tenure as Prime Minister.' PIC: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Britain needs to be at the forefront of the green revolution - The YP says

Empty fruit and vegetable shelves at an Asda in east London in February

Worker shortage is driving up food prices and could lead to shortages