Buy-to-let landlords forced to sleep in cars as they cannot evict rogue tenants
David Smith, of JMW Solicitors, said: “It happens all the time. Any situation where a tenant goes to the local authority to find a new home, the…
The pandemic has taught us the value of the memorial
I count myself blessed that, thanks to the flexibility and humanity of the nursing home staff, I was able to keep the vigil and be with my…
Yes, you can make roast beef and cakes in a pressure cooker
For me, the joy of pressure cooking is the fact that I am able to cook properly from scratch, but in a fast, convenient and sustainable way….
Like Jada Pinkett Smith, I know the pain of alopecia
Perhaps I am overly sensitive to jokes about hair because, like Pinkett Smith, I suffer from alopecia. When I was 18, I found a bald patch the…
How to grow dahlias successfully in your garden
Over the years I have learnt that dahlias, like delphiniums, need a few key factors to thrive. We shouldn’t be planting out dahlias until the end of…
How to grow maximum veg in a minimum garden space
Urban homes increasingly don’t have gardens, but many do have a small outside space such as a balcony, patio, or concrete front yard with space for some…
The service to the Duke of Edinburgh confirms we need more royals
There are certain things Britain does very well. Today’s service to remember the extraordinary life of the Duke of Edinburgh is a reminder that when it comes…
Boris Johnson may never escape the shadow of Partygate
Few now believe that Boris Johnson will be torpedoed by the police investigation into Partygate, despite the first tranche of fixed penalty notices being issued today. That…
The betrayal of the Covid lost generation continues
Under Covid restrictions, British children spent more time out of school than anywhere else in Europe, save Italy. The harm this has inflicted upon an entire generation…
The West won’t win until Putin’s regime collapses
Back in February, I wrote on these pages that Putin had already lost his war. I was wrong; I was looking at the wrong war. The West…
The power of Telegraph readers succeeds when all else fails
Frankie, in that classic American song, innocently fetches a bucket of beer from a nearby bar, only to find her lover Johnny in flagrante with a girl…
Why Britain shouldn’t pay reparations for slavery
Should Britain pay reparations for slavery? This was one of the hottest topics in Jamaica last week during the Royal visit. Local politicians and activists seemed to…
Post-Covid education policy requires ambition
Given the impact of the pandemic on our children’s schooling, a new plan for education is an important policy document. A white paper published yesterday contains a…
Angela Rayner’s Commons’ attack is quickly thwarted … by a text from her Tory double-agent boss
Ms Rayner’s face froze. Not long after that, she got up and left the Chamber – unusual when it’s your own motion being debated – and there…
Britain needs a huge expansion of wind and gas at the same time
The Government’s other confusion is to push for what appears to be a massive expansion of nuclear EPR pressurised-water reactors at the same time as offshore wind….
It is a rare moment when Her Majesty puts her own feelings first
One of the Queen’s greatest assets as CEO of the nation has been her ruthless ability to compartmentalise. The monarchy is her job and her family. She…
The maternity report that proves the NHS is not a national treasure – it’s a national disgrace
What will it take for this country to extract itself from a frankly abusive, co-dependent relationship with the bullying, sometimes downright dangerous NHS? How about 300 dead…
It would be an error for the royals to complain or explain
The Duke of Cambridge is reported to believe that the Queen’s mantra of “Never complain, never explain” should become a thing of the past. I wish the…
Prince William’s tour wardrobe – and the brand that’s become his secret style weapon
When his wife looks so glamorous, not to mention eye-catching, it’s easy to overlook Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge has gone ‘all out’ in her wardrobe…
Dear Richard Madeley: ‘My father-in-law is attempting to manipulate my teenage daughter’
Dear Richard, My husband and I met 19 years ago and married within six months. We have two children of our own, a boy and a girl;…
Make no mistake, lots of fashion brands are still size shaming women like me
Jigsaw was quick to respond, with a spokesperson stating that “due to the size of our range, we don’t always display all sizes in all styles on…
How the Queen’s scarab brooch pays homage to her beloved Philip
This includes the time she wore it in 2017 during her platinum anniversary portraits with the Duke of Edinburgh. Then, on the 22nd of May 2021, she…
The best memorabilia to remember the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee forever
Memorabilia from the Queen’s coronation in 1953 lives on in many houses in Britain. I can clearly remember visiting my own great-grandmother and spending the entire car…
Why did so many royals wear the same colour at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Memorial Service?
While it often seems that almost every occasion, however sombre, has become a fashion photo opportunity, this is probably one instance where we can be fairly sure…
Tuesday evening UK news briefing: Sadness in Queen’s eyes at Prince Philip memorial
Her Majesty travelled to Westminster Abbey alongside Prince Andrew for what was the Duke of York’s first public outing since paying a reputed £12 million to his…