Vladimir Putin may just have made the error that ends his bloody rule
If Vladimir Putin believes that he can achieve a lasting victory in Ukraine, he need only look at the Kremlin’s disastrous involvement in Afghanistan in the 1980s…
Imperialist Putin has wrongfooted the West
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not just an egregious breach of international law and an outrage committed against an independent nation. It is the final shattering…
Like 9/11, Putin’s attack on Ukraine has shattered the West’s certainties
When Boris Johnson announced his latest defence review, which envisaged Britain active in Asia and confronting various enemies worldwide, it sent an important statement about “Global Britain”….
Today’s snowflakes couldn’t cope with the Big Freeze of 1963
Parents at a Merseyside school were admonished this week for keeping their children at home after the half-term holiday because… it was windy. “I have to say…
Vladimir Putin could deploy nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says armed forces minister
He said: “People have to understand that Putin has made up his mind to do this. He has gone for it… “He will not be deterred by…
Civil service job cuts will slice away ‘many layers’ of middle management
Civil service cuts will target “many layers” of middle management, a minister has said, as the Government vowed to improve diversity so officials better represent the general…
Rishi Sunak accused of breaking lockdown laws
The Telegraph understands Mr Sunak has not yet completed the questionnaire. Downing Street previously confirmed Mr Johnson has sent his form back to detectives after he was…
Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘adaptable’ recovery plan for Scotland’s NHS
Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday insisted her recovery plan for Scotland’s crisis-hit NHS was fit for purpose despite an independent audit finding the treatment backlog is getting worse…
Boris Johnson’s 10-point barrage of sanctions against Russia
Details of the intention to put a cap on the amount that any Russian national can hold in a UK bank account are still being worked on,…
Genetically altered crops to be ‘big Brexit ticket winner’ for farmers
George Eustice, the Environment Secretary, has insisted the proposals are only a “first step”. “I believe there is a bright future for agriculture. We can be internationally…
Labour MPs withdraw backing for Stop the War letter criticising Nato over Ukraine crisis
Eleven Labour MPs withdrew their signatures from a Stop the War letter on the orders of Keir Starmer on Thursday night. The MPs, including Diane Abbott and…
Russia deploys mobile crematoriums to follow its troops into battle
Russian forces have prepared a mobile crematorium for use in any future conflict with Ukraine in what Britain’s Defence Secretary has described as “chilling”. The MoD released footage…
Separatists ask Russia for help to fight Ukraine army ‘aggression’
“It’s scary, very scary,” said Eugene Kolomiyets, 35, a financial lawyer and father-of-three who had served eight years ago. “My wife and kids are stressed. Today, we…
Terror and panic on the streets of Ukraine as Grad rockets once again fall from the sky
Oleg Kurilov snapped his laptop shut at the first tell-tale vibrations hummed through his living room on Tuesday evening. Without thinking, he dived for the basement and…
The sanctions being placed on Russia by western nations
Mr Johnson has not yet imposed the UK’s complete package of sanctions despite Russia invading sovereign Ukrainian territory. The two areas Russian troops occupied earlier this week,…
Be honest about net zero cost or public will reject it, Government warned
The OBR assumed middle-income families would bear half the costs of their household transition to net zero. This could include switching from a gas boiler to a…
Questor: Hipgnosis hits the right note despite getting caught in the Neil Young-Spotify crossfire
Up until the start of the year, Hipgnosis had hit the right notes with investors, who were drawn to its attractive yield, which stands at 4.7pc today. …
BT customers blocked from calling for help during storms
Anne Gallagher, 92, who lives alone in Dumfries and Galloway, said her old landline had previously provided a means of communication for her neighbours after their power…
Government given green light to raid £900m in lost pensions
The Government will raid £880m from forgotten pensions, investments and insurance payouts to fund charities and help local communities. Plans for a radical expansion of the “dormant…
How to protect your money and investments from Russia-Ukraine fallout
Markets have taken a tumble as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has spooked investors around the globe. Many British savers will have suffered a hit to their…
‘My financial adviser is losing me money – am I ready to invest on my own?’
Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services, said: When it comes to the American stock market, there is more allocation in the portfolio than first meets…
‘Michael Gove is ruining my retirement plans’
“It’s a Kafkaesque situation. I can’t sell or remortgage to cover the costs [because the flats are currently unsaleable]. If I have to pay that money upfront,…
The best used cars to buy in 2022
2018-present Price to pay: from £45,000 We found: 2019 I-Pace EV400 SE,11,000 miles, full service history, £56,000 Pros: Beautifully finished interior, supremely comfortable, involving handling Cons: Not…
The 10 best electric cars to buy in 2022 and their benefits
Thinking about buying an electric car? You’re not the only one. Plenty of British buyers are wondering about when to switch from petrol or diesel to an…
Morgan Super 3 revealed: this three-wheeled wonder promises to be the drive of the summer
The Super 3 has a three-cylinder, 1.5-litre Ford engine; a naturally-aspirated version of the Fiesta ST’s Ecoboost unit, producing 118bhp at 6,500rpm and 110lb ft at 4,500rpm….