The defeats inflicted on the Police Bill in the House of Lords were not so much a setback for the legislation as its complete evisceration. Into the early hours of Tuesday, peers voted 14 times against government measures or to... Read more
As a junior reporter many moons ago, a visit to the magistrates court in pursuit of a story was a routine assignment avoided if possible. Most of the cases were low grade: drunk-driving, petty thefts, a burglary that wasn’t sent... Read more
The takeover follows a concerted effort by Activision to clean up its image. The company has reportedly ousted more than 30 staff and disciplined 40 others since the summer in an effort to clean up its image amid allegations over... Read more
He shared some regrets around how he spoke to Carpenter after learning she was pregnant. “I was not mannerly,” he said. But he refuted her claims. “Most of my experiences with Charisma were delightful and charming. She struggled sometimes with... Read more
Broadcasters have schedules to fill, as we all know, but what was the point of Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile? If you have followed the Ghislaine Maxwell case with interest, then there was nothing new to see here. And... Read more
The Government has won its Court of Appeal bid to overturn a ruling that a contract given to a company whose founders were friends of Dominic Cummings was unlawful. Last year, the High Court ruled that the Cabinet Office’s decision... Read more
Asked when he last used it, Mr Meddings said: “I had what turned out to be an unprovoked DVT late last year. I started within the health service. I went to my GP, and my GP referred me to scans... Read more
In what has been viewed as one of the first indications of a potential leadership campaign, he told The House magazine: “I think the issues around ‘partygate’ are substantive issues. “They are important issues and we’re now waiting for the... Read more
Brussels has extended London’s lucrative clearing rights until 2025 in a significant backdown by the European Union and a post-Brexit boost for the City of London. Mairead McGuinness, the financial services commissioner, said the European Commission will allow banks and... Read more
An MoD spokesman said: “Germany has not denied access to its airspace as the UK did not submit a request, there has been no dispute between the UK and Germany on this issue.” British diplomatic sources in Berlin said the... Read more
However, some MPs from the 2019 intake expressed scepticism. One told The Telegraph: “I think there’s a lot of b—— being put out there about 2019 MPs. I think a lot of colleagues are holding firm rather than going wobbly.... Read more
The West has taken a very strange and unfortunate turn in recent years. Instead of seeking meaningful – even joyous – survival as the leaders of the free world, we have turned in on ourselves. We should be shoring up... Read more
Instead, as it flails around in its desperation to change the subject from Partygate (good luck) and throw “red meat” to the electorate, the Government’s attempts to combat the cost of living crisis have become increasingly muddled. It has, for... Read more
Although the number of people in hospital has increased by 67 in the past week, she said that rise was “significantly smaller” than the total recorded in the previous seven days and new admissions were falling. But the First Minister... Read more
“It’s time we launched a war on cancer and I’m working on a new vision to radically improve the outcome of cancer patients across the United Kingdom, and I’ll have more to say on this in due course.” It came... Read more
The rejected measures – including banning orders for repeat protesters – had been introduced in the Lords by the Government as amendments to its own proposed legislation. They would have allowed police to stop and search anyone, without suspicion, for... Read more
A data intelligence firm partly owned by an influential Tory backbencher has won a government contract to monitor foreign takeovers of British companies, under new laws to curb Chinese and Russian influence. Tom Tugendhat, the chairman of the foreign affairs... Read more
Boris Johnson was bounced into the second coronavirus lockdown after a “terrifying” and “wildly incorrect” model warning of 4,000 deaths a day was leaked to the press, MPs have heard. Speaking at a debate at Westminster Hall on the use... Read more
Unencumbered by such base hindrances as loyalty or the need to get another job, Cummings, who has family wealth to fall back on, is prepared to do what it takes to bring down Johnson, no matter the cost to his... Read more
Retirees need more help with their pensions to stop them making bad decisions and the Government should step up its role in the space, an influential group of MPs has said. Savers should be automatically signed up for a meeting... Read more
Dear Sally, I have held a Ladyscreen policy (originally from American Express but now AIG) since May 2002, which gives me cover for checks against certain female cancers. I always paid my premium annually by Amex card. In November 2020... Read more
Thousands of freelancers have been left without wage packets, unable to pay bills or even buy food, after two large payroll firms were hacked. Self-employed workers have been left without their normal incomes for days after umbrella payroll firms Parasol... Read more
Springfield’s geographic positioning makes it particularly interesting for three reasons. First, Scottish house prices are motoring. The latest survey from Halifax (for last month) shows that prices rose by 9.7pc year on year. However, the average selling price is £192,988,... Read more
Sir Steve Webb, a former pensions minister and now partner at consultancy LCP, said it was a “disgrace” that ordinary savers who wanted to access their pension savings were routinely overtaxed and forced to claim back the excess. “This ‘money... Read more
A Government scheme to restore access to notes and coins in cashless communities has been dubbed a failure after it emerged few shoppers have heard of it. Thousands of shops have allowed customers to ask for cashback without buying anything... Read more