Daily Mail owner pulls out of Telegraph race due to ‘overly restrictive’ new rules July 11, 2024 Daily Mail owner DMGT has pulled out of the race to own the Telegraph conceding that it would become embroiled in a protracted and knotty process with competition authorities, blaming to updated governing rules and the "new government".
Grown-up politics means answering difficult questions July 11, 2024 If Starmer is serious about restoring trust he should end the era of client journalism and face up to real scrutiny from people who know what they’re talking about, says Simon Neville “You’re very keen. Would you like to ask a question?” So said the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of her first [...]
This infuriating new EU rule has everyone flipping their lid July 10, 2024 A new EU directive banning fully detachable lids on plastic bottles has angered soft drink consumers everywhere, says an orange-juice soaked Steve Allen I sit here furious, looking like I’m lactating Sunny Delight. My white shirt, clean on today, has a yellow stain down the front from a bottle of orange juice. EU Directive 2019/90 [...]
The Tories must get good at opposition – and fast July 10, 2024 Conservatives in opposition must provide scrutiny, support for sensible pro-growth measures and find out what they believe in, says James Price Having failed to be a very good government, the Conservatives now have an even more difficult task. They have to dust themselves down and find a new leader to build them back up with [...]
The Devil Wears Prada sequel to mirror Vogue’s decline July 9, 2024 A sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally in the works, but how close will its plot mirror the reality of Vogue's decline?
Ned Boulting: Girmay is a Tour de France star – just don’t expect floodgates to open July 8, 2024 The simplistic notion that Girmay’s achievements will open the floodgates to a surge of African success falls at the first hurdle.
The Notebook: Freedom of speech at risk under Labour’s online safety plans July 8, 2024 Silkie Carlo tells us what to expect from Labour's online safety plans - and how they might put personal rights at risk.
Lord Saatchi considering a move for The Telegraph ahead of bid deadline July 7, 2024 Advertising giant and Conservative peer Lord Saatchi is considering making a bid for The Telegraph, according to a report.
Wellness Wonders: Meet the founder of Rat Race Adventure Sports July 7, 2024 Jim Mee is the founder of Rat Race Adventure Sports, offering everyday people the chance to explore once in a lifetime, bucket list locations.
‘Impossible’ to say government will stop early release of prisoners – Starmer July 6, 2024 It is “impossible” to say the government will stop the early release of prisoners, Keir Starmer has said.