The West needs to rediscover its confidence
World leaders are meeting in Germany for the Munich security conference and there is little question which subject will dominate the agenda. For the first time in…
Time to fire the economic weapon that would hit the Kremlin where it hurts
The chance of war seems to be inexorably rising. Troop build-ups continue, Russian-backed forces in Eastern Ukraine have shelled a nursery across the frontline and, most convincingly,…
This is Going to Hurt could turn a generation of women off having children
But while I respect the honesty with which Adam Kay wrote his memoir, his perspective is not representative of birth either. As an obstetrician you really only…
Why world leaders don’t trust Vladimir Putin with their DNA
The potential of high profile DNA has long been appreciated. In the US, Navy stewards are said to gather bedsheets, drinking glasses, and other objects the president…
‘Partygate’ suspects can see Sue Gray notes before responding to police
A government source said the Gray investigation was “a staffing matter, not a statutory inquiry or an HR disciplinary inquiry”, adding that “there wouldn’t be much grounds”…
Russia has hit-list of prominent Ukranians to target if it invades, Washington claims
It came as the US announced that the Kremlin has raised its forces on Ukraine’s borders to 190,000 in “the most significant military mobilization in Europe since…
Storm Eunice has cancelled my train – what are my refund rights?
Rail passengers in many parts of Britain have been urged to only travel if absolutely necessary following the arrival of Storm Eunice. Winds are expected to reach 90mph as…
Storm Eunice: One million hit by power cuts – and chaos could go on into next week
A tower at a power station in Kent collapsed, and the Hinkley Point B nuclear power station was partly shut down after the weather led to electrical…
Six million households face compulsory water meters
Companies operating in areas declared to be under serious water stress can roll out compulsory metering if they have shown that there is customer support, it is…
Not in your front yard: Ban looms for paved drives
Ms Pow said she was sympathetic to water industry arguments that households need to do more to stop drains becoming overwhelmed, which can be a trigger for…
Brigitte Macron sues women who claimed she is transgender
France’s First Lady is suing two women who claimed she was transgender, sparking furious social media debate about her ahead of Emmanuel Macron’s expected re-election campaign. A first…
Vladimir Putin steels Russia for tough Western sanctions amid Ukraine crisis
“For the first time in decades we have ended up on the verge of a conflict that, unfortunately, is capable of swallowing up the entire continent.” “Our…
‘O2 sent my daughter a £2 chocolate bar instead of a £1,000 iPhone’
Sally says: You sent me a photo of the offending confectionery – a rather mangled-looking Reese’s chocolate bar which probably cost no more than £2. The fraudster…
Questor: here’s how to break away from the herd and avoid costly investing errors
In Questor’s view, all investors should acknowledge their capacity to become overconfident at times. A simple way to achieve this is to demand a margin of safety…
A million parents missing out on free childcare handouts
The scheme allows parents to put money into a dedicated childcare fund. For each £8 they put in, the state tops it up by £2, which is…
‘America’s giant tech stocks will crash soon – and we’re ready and waiting’
Where are you finding opportunities today? We like banks. Shares are very cheap relative to profits and they have high dividend yields and record amounts of cash….
15 million homeowners must spend thousands to meet draconian eco rules
The Government’s energy efficiency drive will force 15 million homeowners to each spend thousands of pounds on home improvements. Around 60pc of all homes in England and Wales…
Cash savers facing ‘worst ever’ Isa season
Savers are facing the “worst ever” Isa season as interest rates have failed to keep pace with rocketing inflation. The price of consumer goods has risen by…
‘I gambled my £230k inheritance on building a treehouse – and it paid off’
The downside of being bespoke is that the set-up costs for the business have been hefty. The treehouse cost in excess of £200,000 and the spa, with…
Ask the expert: Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery despite a persistent oil leak?
Alex Robbins is contributing editor at Telegraph Cars where, as well as responding to readers’ queries, he also contributes reviews of new and used cars, together with…
UK’s rarest cars: 1983 Triumph Acclaim L, one of only 12 left on British roads
When the Acclaim made its bow on 7 October 1981, certain automotive traditionalists regarded it as an interloper, a Japanese Honda bearing a true-Brit Triumph badge. There…
Sir Tim Smit: ‘Don’t blame people who brought prosperity to Cornwall for the house prices’
In Cornwall, the public reaction to Sir Tim’s comments has been scathing, calling him “rude” and “outrageous”, and asking: “If the Cornish are so bad, why did…
William Sitwell reviews Miscusi, London: ‘The food and wine I was offered was an abomination’
Miscusi sashays into London with breezy confidence. There are 12 branches across Italy, in seven cities. Its founder, Alberto Cartasegna, pronounces that this is not just a…
Six of the best own-label wines under £15
I once visited a producer in Italy who sounded almost angry about an experience he’d had with an M&S wine buyer. ‘She came here, tasted everything and…
Marian Keyes: ‘Not all women are narcissists – some of us are sociopaths!’
Yet it is this that makes her so compelling as a writer. Again, Rachel is her 15th novel, and once again it deals with the hardness of…