Voters know that the NHS needs reform
On this night two years ago, millions of people stood on their doorsteps for the second week running to applaud the NHS as it grappled with the…
Boris turned up for an afternoon liaison – but it was far from a romp
A session in front of the liaison committee is never the saucy romp it sounds. The name conjures a sense of intrigue; heaving bosoms, the Vicomte de…
Joe Biden is president in name only but the US establishment refuses to admit it
America is in desperate need of a determined and visionary leader, but has found itself stuck with an ineffective, erratic and gaffe-addled figurehead. Joe Biden is US…
Anyone Can Sing: the TV show claiming it can turn the tone deaf into opera singers
“Why do you think you can’t sing?” a vocal coach asked Chris, participant in Anyone Can Sing (Sky Arts). “I’ve listened to myself,” shrugged Chris. Finally, a…
Even in retirement, Bruce Willis will always be Hollywood’s rueful anti-action hero
In the nick of time, Quentin Tarantino saw a chance to rescue Willis from these doldrums, and presented the whole middle story of Pulp Fiction (1994) to…
Mariupol’s survivors had to drink melted snow … but now there’s none left
Kristina Kurapova does not know if her husband, a soldier in the Ukrainian military, is dead or alive. “I haven’t spoken to him in five days,” the…
Normandy row erupts over wind turbines a stone’s throw from British D-Day war graves
A feud has erupted between two Normandy villages over the erection of wind farms a stone’s throw from British war graves, with detractors calling it a slur on…
Disney president says half of all its characters should represent minorities
Half of all Disney characters should represent a racial minority or the LGBTQ community in the future, the company’s president has said in a leaked video. The…
Britain could send armoured Land Rovers to help Mariupol humanitarian relief effort
Britain may send armoured Land Rovers on a mercy mission to the besieged city of Mariupol, Boris Johnson has said. The Prime Minister said the UK was…
Eight sanctioned Russian oligarchs were given ‘golden visas’ to live in Britain
Layla Moran, the foreign affairs spokesman for the Liberal Democrats who extracted the information, said: “For too long, the Government has rolled out the red carpet for…
Delays to Ukrainian refugee applications ‘unacceptable’, admits minister
The refugees minister has blamed Home Office red tape for the “unacceptable” delays to Ukrainians’ applications for refuge in UK homes that have seen just 2,700 visas…
Jamie Wallis praised by MPs after coming out as trans
A Conservative politician who has become the first transgender MP won plaudits from across the Commons for his bravery on Wednesday. Jamie Wallis shared a statement in…
Boris Johnson blows cold on onshore wind revolution
Boris Johnson has hinted he is cautious over plans for an onshore wind revolution amid Cabinet fears that it would mean thousands of turbines are built in Tory…
Boris Johnson refuses to say No 10 parties were illegal, despite fines
But Mr Johnson declined to say he accepted that fact. At the liaison committee, SNP MP Pete Wishart asked Mr Johnson to accept “there has been criminality…
How to pick the right Isa – and how much you should pay
Investors could be hundreds of thousands of pounds better off by switching to a cheaper Isa provider. Managing fees is as important as investment returns to ensure…
How will the rise in the energy price cap affect my payments and should I fix my tariff?
The energy price cap will rise by £693 to £1,971 tomorrow, piling more pressure on to already struggling households. Traditionally, the solution to rising gas and electricity…
How to invest in buy-to-let: where £25,000 will earn you the highest returns
A £25,000 budget would be enough to cover the £15,530 deposit on an average flat, plus stamp duty. A cash sum of this size would also just…
Questor: United Utilities offers relative safety amid soaring inflation and war in Ukraine. Buy
This could further strengthen the appeal of defensive firms that are less affected by the economic outlook. Utility companies could be viewed as a safe haven during periods…
Warning as paper £20 and £50 notes to be withdrawn from circulation
Households have six months left to spend their “paper” £20 and £50 notes in shops before they are withdrawn from circulation. The Bank of England has “encouraged”…
Landlords left to plug the gap from rising energy bills
Mr Irons said: “I live in an HMO out of necessity, not choice, and I have no influence over the other tenants’ use of gas and electricity….
3.6 million pensioners handed retirement tax boost
Pensions can be accessed from age 55 and the tax relief can magnify returns. Everyone can get a minimum of 20pc tax relief on pension contributions until…
We’re all getting poorer this week – and thanks to Rishi Sunak, it will get worse
But despite how bleak the next month will be for our bank balances, the situation will only get worse. The energy price cap will not fall back…
Council tax calculator: rebates halved as bills rise across the board
Average households will pay £2,000 a year in council tax from April, as it emerged one in three homes will have their government rebate effectively halved by…
How I found out my grandfather was a Nazi
Joining her will be two other speakers, who will pass on memories from very different perspectives. Eitan Neishlos, 42, an Australian tech entrepreneur and philanthropist, will tell…
Is there any point to posh salt?
When did we all become salt snobs? In May, a lavish cookbook called Sea Salt will arrive, a celebration of what is, after all, a simple chemical…