Time to take the heat out of the trans debate
The concept of equality and human rights enshrined in law for all is a relatively new one. In Britain, it took until the mid-1970s for wide-ranging protections…
Germany must change if it is to assume leadership in Europe
Whenever the former German chancellor Angela Merkel visited Britain, the sycophantic welcome she received reflected her then reputation as one of the world’s most respected leaders. Mrs…
Now is the time for the West to decide if it wants Ukraine to win this war
I start with a question. Do we want Ukraine to win? This might sound stupid. Of course we want Ukraine to win, most people would say. No…
Mira Calix, experimental electronic musician and sound installation artist – obituary
In 2012 she erected Nothing is Set in Stone, a singing stone shaped like a mammoth egg, on a grassy hill at Fairlops Waters, near Romford. Made…
Pilgrimage, review: this batch of faith-finding celebs were nice – but where was the interrogation?
So far, Pilgrimage (BBC Two) has sent mismatched bands of celebrities on the long road to religious enlightenment in Santiago, Rome and Istanbul. Now it’s back, and this…
Britain will send armoured vehicles to bolster Ukraine’s fightback against Russia
It is expected Britain will provide Ukraine with a range of armoured vehicles, some of which were previously deployed on operations in Afghanistan. They include the Mastiffs,…
Pay more for power at peak hour under surge pricing plans
Kwasi Kwarteng has endorsed plans to charge households higher energy bills if they charge their phone or boil the kettle on a Friday evening, in a scramble…
Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak as he admits he held a US green card while Chancellor
Sir Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, called on Mr Sunak to resign and accused the Chancellor of breaking the ministerial code by failing to declare his…
Labour MP’s aide paid £400,000 by oil firms linked to Kurdistan
An MP’s aide has been paid £400,000 by oil companies linked to a regime accused of human rights abuses, amid concerns over foreign influence in Parliament, The…
How do you get a green card – and can you give one up? All your questions answered
How do you get a green card? There are several ways to obtain a green card. You can apply on the basis of US-based employment, as a…
Rishi Sunak’s wife to pay UK tax on all income
Ms Murty is the daughter of Narayana Murty, an Indian billionaire in whose IT company Infosys she owns shares. Last year she was entitled to receive a…
Rural Britain forced to accept solar farms and wind turbines in planning revolution
The time it takes to approve an offshore wind farm will also be reduced from four years to one year, including by setting up a fast-track consenting…
‘Owning defence stocks isn’t unethical – we’d be at the mercy of Putin without them’
How do you pick stocks? I aim to invest in good-quality companies that can grow their profits and dividends over the long run – and I like…
When can I retire? How big a pension pot do I need?
Carla Morris, of Brewin Dolphin, said anyone planning to retire early would need to ensure they had made informed financial decisions, which include maximising their pension contributions…
Five tips to save maximum money for your pension
The coronavirus crisis has had an impact on everyone’s finances over the last two years – for better or worse – and many over-55s have been forced to turn…
How to avoid inheritance tax and save your family £140k
Bereaved families face paying up to £140,000 in avoidable inheritance tax due to bewilderment over the death duty’s “most confusing” rule. Since 2018 homeowners have benefited from…
Questor: our VCTs continue to offer valuable diversification in a tough environment
Notable realisations included Pho, the chain of Vietnamese restaurants, whose sale generated an investment return of two and a half times its initial cost, and online teaching…
British Airways is the ultimate ‘because of Covid’ villain
Do you remember the glamour of air travel? The free magazines, space to stretch your legs – even a coaster for your Bloody Mary. It wasn’t that…
Customer service at energy firms has plummeted, warns Citizens Advice
Energy suppliers have been accused of leaving households in the lurch and offering poor customer service, just as bills soar and the cost of living crisis bites….
‘A reckless lorry driver smashed into my grade II listed home and Aviva won’t cover the £22k damage’
Has a company treated you unfairly? Our Consumer Champion is available to help. For how to contact her click here. Dear Katie, One morning in March last year…
‘My neighbours are renting out their garage as a home without permission. Can I stop them?’
Dear Property Doctors, Our next door neighbour’s garage is attached to ours, and our drives are side by side. They have converted their garage (without planning permission)…
Solar panels take decades to pay off – but demand has quadrupled
British households are being ordered to go “green”, yet high prices means solar panels will still take decades to pay for themselves. Interest in solar panels has…
Ask the expert: ‘Should I trade my used car for a new one to take advantage of high values?’
Alex Robbins is contributing editor at Telegraph Cars where, as well as responding to readers’ queries, he also contributes reviews of new and used cars, together with…
Why the affordable family car is an endangered species
Car makers’ shift to more profitable models amid higher costs, a crippling shortage of parts and the push for electric vehicles is threatening the death of the…
UK’s rarest cars: 1969 Austin 3-Litre, one of only 52 left on British roads
During its lifetime and for a long time afterwards., the 3-Litre was an often-misunderstood vehicle. As the story goes, it was a prime example of how a…