The No. 10 clearout gives us a chance to move on
When Boris Johnson said “sorry” following publication of the heavily redacted Sue Gray report, he promised to show that he meant it by fixing No. 10 and…
Foolish politicians have made life easy for the enemies of the West
At first it happened slowly, but now it is sudden and harsh: the Age of Unreality in which we have lived in comfort and security is coming…
Boiled bones and snipped genitals: Louise Bourgeois’s final chapter
Even now, Bourgeois, who was born in Paris in 1911, is probably best known for her large-scale sculptures and installation pieces, such as Maman, the colossal steel…
So, you thought Beatrix Potter was whimsical?
Her name is synonymous with illustrated stories of anthropomorphic animals: a rabbit who steals lettuces, French beans and radishes from a curmudgeonly Scots gardener, a hedgehog laundress…
Dodger, review: a boisterous and amusing drama that will get the kids into Dickens
Things move at a rattling pace – accentuated by a spoons on saucepans soundtrack – before the pair even get started on the road south. There’s a…
The BBC’s celebrity-studded tribute forgot to invite the Queen to her own party
As Queen Elizabeth II marked 70 years on the throne, the BBC was digging deep into its contacts book for a celeb-filled salute to her reign. Paul…
Chloe, review: a thrilling Vanity Fair update for the vainest of generations
Erin Doherty was one of the breakout stars of The Crown, unexpectedly making Princess Anne the coolest member of the Windsor clan. Now she has her first…
Trigger Point, episode 3, recap: snipers, love triangles and more suspects than you can shake a pigstick at
A far-right group calling themselves “The Crusaders” claimed responsibility, declaring it revenge for Westhaven Estate. Worryingly, MI5 had no intel on them. One theory was they were…
Why British television would be foolish if it didn’t find a home for our good Neighbours
Each generation has “their” Neighbours cast, and the celebrities who cut their teeth on the Street, such as Russell Crowe and Margot Robbie. For those coming of…
NHS patients needing operations will be able to ‘shop’ online for hospitals with shortest waiting lists
It comes alongside efforts to radically overhaul the system of hospital appointments, with patients put in direct contact with medical teams, so they can ask questions and…
Kwasi Kwarteng faces backlash for defending PM’s ‘misleading’ crime statement
Kwasi Kwarteng was accused of disrespecting victims of fraud after defending the Prime Minister’s “misleading” claim that crime had fallen by 14 per cent when it had…
Boris Johnson faces Tory row over Steve Barclay No 10 appointment
Jonathan Powell, who was the chief of staff to Tony Blair, said it “all seems a bit desperate” as he questioned who would pay his chief of…
Terrorists could be prosecuted for offences during the Troubles if they do not cooperate with authorities, Telegraph understands
Terrorists who refuse to cooperate with authorities could still face prosecution for atrocities committed during the Troubles under new legislation designed to protect British troops, The Telegraph…
Letters: Loyal Conservative voters feel taken for fools by this reckless Prime Minister
Appeasing China SIR – I was appalled to see the headline, “Chancellor seeks reset of relations with China”, and to read of Rishi Sunak’s plans for…
Treasury blocks Boris Johnson’s plan to clear NHS backlog
Adding to the Prime Minister’s woes, the number of MPs to have publicly revealed that they have submitted a letter of no confidence in his leadership or…
Poll shows jump in people unlikely to vote Conservative if Boris Johnson raises taxes
With regard to taxation in general, 38 per cent said the government should lower taxes, compared to 37 per cent who would prefer to see taxes maintained…
Johnny Mercer ‘too drunk to remember phone call from Boris Johnson’, his wife jokes
It comes as MPs including outspoken critics of his premiership report being contacted by Mr Johnson as he attempts to persuade them not to trigger a leadership…
Boris Johnson’s Jimmy Savile attack on Keir Starmer ‘perfectly reasonable’, says Kwasi Kwarteng
Mr Kwarteng was asked whether he would have used the same words as the Prime Minister. He told Trevor Phillips On Sunday on Sky News: “I think…
Carrie Johnson blames ‘bitter ex-officials’ for claims she has too much influence in No 10
On Sunday, Mrs Johnson’s spokeswoman dismissed the claims as a “brutal briefing campaign against her by enemies of her husband”. “This is just the latest attempt by…
‘The council fined my builder £500 – now he refuses to work for me’
Has a company treated you unfairly? Our Consumer Champion is available to help. For how to contact her click here. Dear Sally, In the summer of 2020, the…
Questor: an end to travel restrictions could reverse Vodafone’s FTSE underperformance
Meanwhile, a dividend yield of 5.6pc could become more attractive if the company is able to deliver on its earnings forecasts over the next few years. Dividends are…
‘I lost £100k selling Fundsmith too early – what should I buy now?’
James Calder, research director at City Asset Management, said: Given Mr Jenkins’s long investment period, a portfolio geared towards growth is appropriate. But he should be mindful…
Your mortgage is getting more expensive – as first-time buyers profit
Mark Robinson, of Albion Forest Mortgages, a broker, said: “Demand from first-timers is off the scale. December and January have been our busiest months on record.” There…
Singer Mica Paris: ‘I did a job in Saudi Arabia for a sheikh and the tip alone was £70,000’
Soul singer Mica Paris, 52, released her debut album, So Good, in 1988, which went platinum. Since then, she has released seven more albums. As an actress,…
The neighbourhoods where house prices will rise most this year
But this is also part of the reason why lower-priced properties in these areas have capacity for growth. They share the same amenities that appeal to the…