Macron’s petulance worsens the migrant crisis
Emmanuel Macron’s decision to uninvite Priti Patel from an emergency ministerial meeting aimed at finding a solution to the migrant crisis speaks volumes about a head of…
The judges and people smugglers are united in disregarding the importance of borders
Central to a democratic nation is the idea that citizenship brings rights. It follows that if non-citizens can arrive illegally and then avail themselves of those rights,…
Womanhood, review: what exactly can British feminists agree on these days?
“My journey through life has not been an easy one,” confessed Shirley Ballas in the opening minutes of BBC Two’s “Womanhood”. Over the course of the 90-minute…
Sadiq Khan warns Sir Keir Starmer: wealth tax will cause an exodus from London
A wealth tax could unfairly hit people who are “equity rich, but cash poor” and lead to a “flight” of high net worth individuals out of the…
Tony Blair: Labour must reject ‘wokeism’ if it is to win power
Tony Blair has urged Labour to reject “wokeism” and push its far-Left factions “to the margins” if it is to win power again. The party’s former leader…
Failure to prosecute migrants arriving illegally leaves UK looking like ‘soft touch’
The CPS advised its prosecutors that migrants often had no choice in how they travelled and told them instead to focus on smugglers and repeat offenders. However,…
Migrant smuggler ‘butchers’ must be stopped, victim’s father tells France
Mr Mohammed’s nephew, Darya, told how his family in Ranya, Iraq, feared the worst after hearing nothing more from him for days. “He was alone, but there…
The Entente ‘Discordiale’: How relations between Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron broke down
The British and French leaders had their own private discussion later at the summit, not least about easing customs checks on goods travelling from Britain into Northern…
It’s easy to be sceptical, but we are quietly making a success of Brexit
Sir Robert Peel once remarked that public opinion “is a compound of folly, weakness, prejudice, wrong feeling, right feeling, obstinacy and newspaper paragraphs.” I’m not so cynical, but any…
Schools must not ‘push any sort of agenda’ with diversity drive, warns Nadhim Zahawi
Schools wishing to boost diversity in their curriculum must not “push any sort of agenda on children”, the Education Secretary has said. Nadhim Zahawi warned that schools…
French minister cancels meeting with Priti Patel in light of migrant crisis criticism
France’s interior minister has cancelled his weekend talks with Priti Patel in protest at Boris Johnson’s letter calling on the French to take back Channel migrants. Gerald…
Sir Keir Starmer: I haven’t spoken to Jeremy Corbyn for more than a year
Asked whether it was likely that Mr Corbyn would not be able to stand as a Labour candidate, Sir Keir said: “I don’t know, but at the…
Female MPs urged me not to ditch Commons baby ban, says Speaker
“This isn’t really about taking babies into chambers but the lack of maternity cover for MPs, which means MPs need to keep doing their jobs while raising…
Brexit means you chose to give up migrant returns, France tells Boris Johnson
Mr Johnson’s letter had five proposals, which included officials from both countries joining forces to patrol French beaches and a “returns” agreement for France to take back…
Does the billing address actually matter for online shopping?
Multiple lockdowns saw many shoppers turn to online retail while high streets were closed last year. If you’re new to shopping online, you may have some queries about…
How to get a mortgage as a later life landlord
The average monthly rent for that year was £759, according to statistics aggregator Statista, covering these monthly repayments. Alternatively, an interest-only mortgage would cost the landlord £503…
How many Isas can I open, can my wife inherit my Isa? Your questions answered
Where should I save a lump sum? I moved back into my parents’ house in lockdown, and have saved £10,000. I have a Help to Buy Isa,…
New Covid variant shakes Bitcoin’s alleged ‘safe haven’ status
The price of Bitcoin has dropped 21pc from its all-time high to $54,599 per coin, after the online token reached over $68,000 in early November. News of…
EWS1 cladding form: what are the certificates options and how much should they cost?
Purchases of properties across the country have been thrown into chaos as banks have demanded that apartment blocks pass a test proving they are fire safe. EWS1 certificates are given to high-rise…
Should I buy shared ownership? 4 hidden downsides to watch out for
First-time buyers who used the Government’s shared ownership scheme to get on to the property ladder have been hit with higher interest rates, punitive charges and exposure to…
‘How do we maximise the amount we leave to our only son?’
Every week, The Telegraph’s Property Doctors bring expertise on renovations and DIY, planning, buying and selling, lettings, legal issues and taxes. In this Q&A, Stefanie Tremain, a…
Questor: it has been a turbulent time for Jet2 but we’ll fasten our seat belts and hold on tight
At first sight the announcement a week ago from Jet2, the airline, was enough to make Questor’s heart sink a little: Philip Meeson, the company’s executive chairman,…
Revolut cards fail on Black Friday
A system failure left customers of the digital banking firm Revolut unable to access their money for several hours on “Black Friday”, one of the busiest shopping…
Baby boomers can’t believe I’ve got six months off to look after my child
Baby boomers – my parents’ generation – have without exception been shocked when I tell them I’m about to embark on six months of paternity leave. From…
‘British Airways lost us 75pc, but we’ll stand by it’
What pressures do British stocks face? Inflation is a big worry. I think the high figures at the moment are transitory and will fade once supply issues…