Opinion

Despite the grey skies and dreariness of winter, Scotland’s capital retains its allure in the colder months

Each government pledges to boost resources to the police, fire fighters and other emergency services, but it’s never enough

The great German composer’s genetic makeup illustrates the dangers of polygenic screening

Previous governments have known that the Houses of Parliament need urgent attention, but have baulked at the potential bill. Will the current administration be any different?

The neofascist billionaire at Trump’s side is spewing out dangerous lies about Britain. And our complicit right wing press is amplifying them

In reality, reducing immigration is likely to make any government very unpopular, so the narrative needs to shift so it’s seen as an advantage

He did nothing about it when he was a government minister, but now, Jenrick is promoting himself as a campaigner for justice. He’s nothing more than a race-baiting grifter

With his conspiracy theories, pro-Russian propaganda and hatred of migrants, Le Pen inspired a generation of far right leaders across Europe

His car-crash Today interview reveals much about the man who would be Tory king

Labour promised to produce the highest growth in the G7. But, few people understand what it will take to do that

The PM’s response to the far right billionaire was overdue… but near-perfect

The ranting billionaire embarrassed himself, Donald Trump... and Nigel Farage. Now he has to pay the price

The Horizon scandal has demonstrated how the consequences can be severe when something malfunctions within a key institution of this kind

Belgium is a funny old nation and that's what the most famous statue in Brussels, the Manneken Pis, represents to me

The prime minister and his cabinet have been quietly underwhelming so far and that is partially because they do not look like they know where they're headed

This adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel deserves – at minimum – an Oscar nomination for best picture

This deranged, disgusting attack on Jess Phillips deserves a public rebuke, not just behind-the-scenes diplomacy

His ill-informed backing for Tommy Robinson and slurs against Jess Phillips say it all about Trump's right-hand man

Brexit, not Keir Starmer’s policies, are causing a lack of confidence among investors

A right wing economist says leaving the EU has been less traumatic than Remainer say - but still concedes we’re losing out

Could 2025 possibly be any worse?

The entrepreneur’s foray into European politics and obsession with the AfD is troubling, given his megaphone X

What is mere storage space to them represents chunks of our lives that would otherwise go unremembered

The US voted for Trump. But in just over two weeks’ time, they will be getting Musk

There will be more sushi and Middle Eastern flavours, Mexican dining will hasten - and Nando’s could start to wane

Surprise political forces were the story of 2016. Now the world knows they are here to stay – and Britain should brace itself

The 12 months ahead are fraught with danger for both Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch

Farage’s party is the most significant threat to UK democracy in living memory. Failure to learn the political lessons will hand him the keys to No 10

Nasa’s Artemis II mission is scheduled to orbit the moon in September, but don’t hold your breath – it’s already been put back more than once