Afghan Christians have been abandoned
A strange and ancient verse in the book of Deuteronomy, 26.5, has long puzzled scholars. It says, “a wandering Aramean was my father” and is at the…
Are the Tories the new Labour Party?
A constant criticism of the New Labour government, right from the very start, and one that came exclusively from the Left, was that Blair represented a continuation…
The lockdown establishment will never accept that its disastrous policy failed
We haven’t heard much from Sir Patrick Vallance recently. A few weeks ago he wrote an article extolling the reliability of Sage modellers. They speak “scientific truth…
Failure to win BT Sport leaves Dazn’s float plans up in the air
After courting BT since the middle of last year, Sir Leonard Blavatnik’s sports streaming empire had been expecting to seal a deal for the telecoms giant’s sports…
Mary Beard’s Forbidden Art, review: an adventure into the absurd and the downright disgusting
It’s hard to know whether or not one should recommend an episode of a TV programme that features an unexpurgated screening of Martin Creed’s Sick Film –…
Kate Garraway was a cheery new host on Life Stories, but won’t make celebs squirm like Piers Morgan
Part of the fun of Piers Morgan’s Life Stories was watching some of the biggest names in showbiz bump up against one of the biggest egos on…
Moonfall, review: the end of the world used to be so much more fun
So the Moon is going to… fall? This can only be a Roland Emmerich picture. The German director must have a vendetta against our planet: he previously…
Rishi Sunak repeatedly refuses to rule out standing for PM if Boris Johnson goes
Rishi Sunak has repeatedly refused to rule out a leadership bid if Boris Johnson is toppled by Tory MPs over the partygate scandal. While the Chancellor on…
Nicola Sturgeon claims UK taxpayers would fund Scots’ pensions after independence
Murdo Fraser, a Scottish Tory MSP, challenged her at First Minister’s Questions whether it was “really now the SNP position that pensions in an independent Scotland would…
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel ‘misled’ public over 14 per cent fall in crime
Sir David Norgrove, the statistic authority’s boss, said in a letter to Mr Carmichael: “I agree that Office for National Statistics (ONS) measures of crime must be…
We’ll have to adjust to higher prices, says Rishi Sunak as he unveils energy bill support
Craig Mackinlay, the Tory MP and chairman of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group, told The Telegraph it was a “problem” that “the loan scheme is reliant on…
Boris Johnson’s troubles deepen as four key advisers, including Martin Reynolds and Dan Rosenfield, quit
Lord Blackwell, a former head of Sir John Major’s policy unit, said Mr Johnson should “radically slim down” his Downing Street operation, which has ballooned to incorporate…
Ministers urge Boris Johnson to rethink net zero plans as cost of living crisis bites
The Telegraph can reveal Mr Sunak has asked Kwasi Kwarteng, the Business Secretary, to fast-track new licences for North Sea gas exploration. A source close to Mr…
Jacob Rees-Mogg compares morning after pill to abortion as Boots cuts price
Jacob Rees-Mogg has compared the morning-after pill to abortion, as Boots announced it has cut the price of the drug to £10. The Commons Leader described the…
‘Illogical’ French custom duties add 50pc to cost of sending parcels abroad
French customs officers have been accused of unfairly applying high import taxes on British parcels, as a growing number of people have been caught out by complicated…
Paul Givan, First Minister of Northern Ireland, quits over Brexit border controls
Boris Johnson said it was “crazy” that British goods meant for Northern Ireland faced checks, and “common sensical, practical steps” could be taken to ensure only goods at…
Russia ‘planning propaganda video showing faked genocide’ to justify invasion of Ukraine
“This bellicose intent towards a sovereign democratic country is completely unacceptable and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” Mrs Truss wrote on Twitter. “The UK…
How will energy price rise and council tax rebate affect me? All your questions answered
Should I shop around for a better deal? Energy providers have been shouldering the burden of escalating wholesale prices, but have been unable to pass them onto…
Boris Johnson warns Russia over making ‘tragic miscalculation’ with Ukraine
Mr Putin accused Nato of “hiding behind” its open door policy which “contradicts the fundamental principle of the indivisibility of security”. Emmanuel Macron held a call with…
Exclusive: Ex-Civil Service chief attended Whitehall party being investigated by police
It is the first known event at which Lord Sedwill is alleged to have been present. He stepped down from his dual role in September 2020, prior…
Energy price cap rises 54pc: The key points and how Rishi Sunak will help struggling households
Households found out on Thursday how much their electricity and gas bills are likely to increase from April. The energy price cap is going up by almost…
‘We’re losing money but still think investing is fun’
A year ago, the GameStop frenzy took hold over the stock market. An army of DIY investors pushed up the prices of certain stocks, elbowing out hedge…
Cost of living crisis: protect your investments, property, savings and pension from rising prices
Prices surged by 5.4pc in the year to December as UK inflation hit its highest level in 30 years. Experts have predicted the cost of living crisis…
Worst squeeze in 30 years – but don’t ask for a big pay rise, says Andrew Bailey
Mr Bailey said interest rates must go up to prevent inflation from becoming “ingrained”. “We have not raised interest rates today because the economy is roaring away….
Green levies add £153 on to energy bills
For households with gas boilers, there could be even more pain. In October the Government said when the current gas spike subsides, it would “look at options”…