An energy crisis looms for Germany’s new chancellor
Two months after its general election, Germany finally has a new government, a three-party agreement melding disparate political outlooks that will be hard to contain. The “traffic…
Four Quartets at the Harold Pinter Theatre, review: a tour de force by Ralph Fiennes
“There is no end, but addition: the trailing consequence of further days and hours.” So intones Ralph Fiennes in this staged recital of TS Eliot’s Four Quartets…
Limit online bets to maximum of £2, say gambling reformers
Gamblers could be limited to a maximum £2 bet online and £100 spending a month as more than 160 MPs and peers united to demand “bold” government…
More than 20 Windrush scandal victims died ‘without receiving compensation’
Just one in 20 victims of the Windrush scandal eligible for compensation has received any payment, according to MPs. The Commons home affairs committee found that as…
French police ‘stood by and watched’ migrants hours before deadly Channel crossing
French police watched people smugglers putting to sea with an extra-large dinghy just hours before more than 30 migrants drowned in the Channel. A group of more…
Commons baby ban could be ditched amid row over childcare
Ms Creasy tweeted on Tuesday evening: “Apparently Parliament has written a rule which means I can’t take my well behaved, three-month old, sleeping baby when I speak…
I’m going nowhere, insists Nicola Sturgeon amid speculation about her future
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she will serve a full term as First Minister and dismissed speculation she is preparing to step down as “wishful thinking” from her…
Of course Labour shouldn’t ‘stay neutral’ in the event of a referendum on a united Ireland
Not every problem facing the Labour Party has its solution in a study of its own history. But an awful lot of them do. For example, the…
Grab the best seats in the House … panto season has officially kicked off in Parliament
“I see they’ve turned up this week, Prime Minister!” chuckled the Leader of the Opposition, radiating his patented goofy grin at the Tory backbenches. It was hard…
The Blob is taking back control and destroying Boris Johnson’s premiership
Boris Johnson isn’t in power because he can crack the best Peppa Pig jokes, recite The Iliad in Ancient Greek or ad lib his way out of…
Whitehall points finger at youngest-ever Cabinet Secretary as Prime Minister’s popularity hits all-time low
Boris Johnson is understood to be personally taking the blame for recent problems and senior Downing Street figures believe that criticism of Mr Case and other key…
Stand off drowning migrants and report – or face prosecution, sailors warned
The Royal Yacht Association (RYA) has warned its members against rescuing migrants at sea amid fears they could be prosecuted and jailed for people smuggling. The RYA…
Living near a royal residence could add 63pc to your house price
Becky Fatemi, of estate agency Rokstone, said royal neighbourhoods were not only steeped in history, but were also aesthetically pleasing, which usually pushed up price tags. “The…
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Questor: the first rule of stock market investing remains as pertinent as ever
Fraud, incompetence, unforeseen events: all can cause the investment case for a company to collapse – and the share price with it. No business is immune from…
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The next places to invest for house price rises in London
Even if that is the case, the more affordable prices make it an solid investment prospect. Becky Munday, of Munday’s Estate Agents, said: “Catford draws upsizers and…
Buy shares in these banks to profit from rising interest rates
Investors who bet on the global banking sector have had a strong year. The industry has delivered returns of 37pc in 2021, beating the MSCI World Index…
NS&I rescinds Premium Bonds prizes over decades-old technicality
Thousands of National Savings & Investments customers could have prizes retroactively cancelled after decades-old Premium Bonds were discovered, breaking rules about maximum holdings. NS&I has started to…
‘My adviser’s mistake cost me £11,000, but he’ll be sacked if I complain – what should I do?’
Dear Moral Money, I’ve had the same financial adviser for 26 years and have built up a lot of trust over the years. Our wives are very…
Landlords face punishing new costs under property wealth tax plan
Landlords in Wales fear a new wave of wealth taxes will trigger an exodus from the buy-to-let market. A new cooperation deal signed by the Labour-led Welsh…
MG ZS EV review: a cheap and cheerful electric car – and a whole lot more besides
Then you hit the first expansion joint and the front end jolts noisily. It’s a portent of the way the ride deteriorates on poor surfaces (particularly when…
Why Bake Off winner Giuseppe Dell’Anno could be part of a new food dynasty
Another three-generation dynasty in the making might be created by Jamie Oliver. While his parents, Trevor and Sally Oliver, weren’t quite as famous as their son, they…
What happens to a woman’s heart when she takes on too much stress at work and home?
It doesn’t take a scientist to tell us that working hard while caring for a family can be highly stressful, but a 2020 study reveals the true…
Why your cheese addiction isn’t as bad for you as you think
It’s one of the best things on the Christmas table. A sprawling cheese board to be worked away at, with a slab of gooey Brie, a blue-veined…