Fraudsters who claimed £10m in Covid loans while on bail jailed for 33 years
In 2018, the pair were arrested and investigators calculated they had been responsible for laundering a total of £36 million in 2017-18, with £16 million of that…
Black Lives Matter and climate change protests blamed for rising attacks on police
Around 80 police officers are assaulted every day in the UK, new figures suggest, as one Chief Constable blamed Black Lives Matter and climate change protests for…
Revealed: Ministry of Defence’s best photos of 2021
“This year and every year, Armed Forces photographers have captured the vital work of the Armed Forces in the UK and around the world,” said Harland Quarrington,…
Minnesota police officer who ‘mistook gun for taser’ found guilty in Daunte Wright shooting
A Minnesota jury on Thursday found former police officer Kimberly Potter guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop…
Singer claims Chris Noth ‘threatened to ruin her career’ over sex allegation
A singer has claimed Chris Noth, the “Sex and the City” actor, threatened to ruin her career if she went public with a sexual allegation. Lisa Gentile…
Home Office accused of ‘extraordinary’ delay as Afghan refugee scheme opens five months after fall of Kabul
A scheme to bring Afghan refugees to the UK is to open five months after the fall of Kabul, the Home Office has announced, as it was…
Pictured: Prehistoric sea monster skull unearthed in US desert
A prehistoric sea monster has been found in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert… one of the driest places on Earth. The gigantic creature lived 244 million years ago…
Top scientists reject accusations of issuing ‘doomsday’ warnings over omicron threat
Speaking on BBC Radio Four’s Today program, Dr Harries defended her previous warnings that omicron was “probably the most significant threat we’ve had since the start of…
Water firms cut infrastructure investment by a fifth as sewage dumping soared
Water firms cut their investment in wastewater and sewage networks by up to a fifth in the 30 years since they were privatised, according to analysis of…
MPs should learn from the Queen about sticking to Covid rules, says Mike Tindall
Politicians should learn from the example set by the Queen, who put the good of the nation ahead of her personal feelings even at her husband’s funeral,…
Northern Irish Christmas tree market becomes Brexit ‘battleground’ as UK exporters frozen out
EU Christmas tree suppliers are supplanting their British rivals exporting to Northern Ireland this festive season because of Brexit and the Irish Sea border. The Northern Ireland…
Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveil Christmas card with first photo of baby Lilibet
Many of the charities released messages of gratitude on social media, mentioning the “generous gift”. On the issue of paid leave, Archewell added it was “something The…
The Queen devotes ‘particularly personal’ Christmas message to the memory of Prince Philip
A photograph of the Queen at the recording of the televised speech shows her wearing the same brooch she wore for her honeymoon photoshoot with Prince Philip,…
Olympic silver medalist Laura Muir: ‘Hopefully I’ll be one of those crazy people running marathons when they are 80’
“They can come and race, I can come and race, and hopefully that will inspire people to go on and do other things in the future. I…
A lot of things need to change at ‘nice guys’ Bath – but Bruce Craig leaving was not one of them
Bath have been the perennial underachievers. Bruce Craig must really love that place, because he has put a lot of money into it without getting a lot…
England’s harmful preoccupation with ‘character’ is losing them the Ashes
“It was a huge ask,” said Root, describing the circumstances that led to bringing Stokes back onto bowl after he had appeared to pick up an injury….
Forget Ben Stokes’ Headingley heroics – England’s MCG win in 1982/83 is their most dramatic ever
It was, and still is England’s narrowest Test victory in terms of runs: a mere three. Twice England have beaten Australia by one wicket, most recently at…
Newcastle have been poor – but no teams are a lost cause this year
There was a bizarre situation at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon where Newcastle were heading towards 4-0 defeat yet their supporters were cheering in the Gallowgate…
World Rugby move to kill off ‘counter-caterpillar’ ruck
Foley’s explanation was quick and clear. As Isiekwe stepped around, he said: “They’re fully bound”. Then, after Quirke’s kick sailed into touch, Foley added: “They’re fine, there….
Five arrests after Tottenham and West Ham fans clash in ugly scenes before Carabao Cup quarter-final
Spurs’ reward for winning the tie is another London derby, with them drawn to face Chelsea, the former club of their head coach Antonio Conte. “It would…
Man Utd consider second stadium for women’s team and academy under plans to modernise Old Trafford
Manchester United could build a second stadium for their women’s team and academy as part of plans to modernise and potentially expand Old Trafford, Telegraph Sport understands….
Women’s Championship side Coventry United going into ‘voluntary liquidation’
Women’s Championship side Coventry United has confirmed it is going into liquidation, after players reported on social media that they had lost their jobs just days before…
Rory Burns poised to be dropped for Boxing Day Test with Zak Crawley taking over as England opener
England are likely to make two changes to the top six, with Jonny Bairstow coming in for Ollie Pope to bat at no 6. A decision on…
The Telegraph Sport quiz of the year: Test your 2021 knowledge here
January / February 1. Why did Sky TV’s David Lloyd have commentary problems while working from home during England’s tour of Sri Lanka? 2. Channel 4 did…
Glenn McGrath exclusive interview: ‘England are being too nice – it all feels very politically correct’
While Australians abbreviate just about anything longer than two syllables, Glenn McGrath is growing frustrated with the matey diminutives he hears deployed in the heat of Ashes…