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How the battle over free TV licences for pensioners led to a daring heist in 1961 by an OAP. Possibly...

The nation needs serious politicians. Instead, we have Boris Johnson’s lies, Liz Truss’ Instagram diplomacy and Oliver Dowden’s warnings against woke

After failing to become head of the NHS, she began drawing up plans for a three-tier stone amphitheatre-style seating area in the garden of her £2m Grade II listed North Somerset estate. But, she spent her own money this time, and not the taxpayer's

In the upcoming play Bloody Difficult Women, who better to portray a convincing performance of Lord Pannick than the man himself

Raab has not received a single donation since last summer, even from his old pal Dmitry Leus. So, if Harding ran again, there is little doubt she win the former foreign secretary's seat

Since leaving office the former health secretary has been having the time of his life, including an “electrifying” night out at the Brit Awards

After her disastrous diplomatic trip to Russia, the comedian casts his eye over potential replacements for the foreign secretary

At least 40,000 pigs have been culled and their meat wasted because Brexit has led to a lack of butchers to process them

What is the Duke of York’s role in public life now? And, where will the money for his out-of-court settlement come from? Explanations for these issues must not be avoided nor swept under the carpet

Many in Keir Starmer’s party now believe a wounded Boris Johnson staying in power offers their best chance of election victory

Intentions aren't everything, says philosopher NIGEL WARBURTON. Casually racist jokes can normalise contempt and hatred for minority groups

An expanded reserve force, rooted in the diverse communities of Britain, is something that politicians should seriously consider

Politicians who avoid policies that tax the least vulnerable and instead resort to printing money only prolong and exacerbate the energy crisis, suggests one reader

Comedian MITCH BENN on the Wordle-themed games he envisions being played by the government

Britain has seemed like a court jester on the world stage during the Ukraine crisis: prancing around and making a lot of noise to little effect. But Boris Johnson’s government has also been undermined abroad by its failure to crack down on the dirty Russian money already sloshing around in its system

At a talk for the Institute of Directors in Ireland our editor-at-large was asked a multitude of questions, all from the perspective of: 'How did it come to this?'

Organisations with fresh ideas about how Soros’ billions can be used to get the country back to its senses find themselves being cut short when speaking in his presence

The newly appointed Brexit opportunities minister has been repeatedly reassured by the prime minister that his new role isn't a demotion, which is usually a sign that it is

According to a group of refugee charities, the home secretary's Nationality and Borders Bill will almost double the cost

The madness of bringing back measurements no-one understands and most of the world does not use

Sadiq Khan is not the only one who lost confidence in the Met police commissioner. However, the issues at play go deeper than requiring new leadership

The author’s debut novel was born out of rage against the way mothers are expected to do it all. It’s about two characters battling pressure, trauma and grief. But, ultimately, it could be anyone’s story - and it is

The production is an example of a writer who is overcome by the sheer enormity of trying to put Emily Bronte on stage, says TIM WALKER

Catalans Dragons return to action with their eyes on going one step further than last season

The UK economy is already in bad shape. But what is coming is nothing short of cataclysmic

A perfect storm is upon us. Either society must start to control the energy market, or the energy market will control society

After our investigation into the 27 people who drowned in the Channel, one reader reflects on how the country should feel a collective sense of shame on their behalf

'Cutting the red tape' was always an easy message to sell. But, philosopher NIGEL WARBURTON warns us not to get beguiled by the imagery of political rhetoric

The government’s 102-page document is heavy on hype, light on detail and devoid of good sense

What are its causes? What are the solutions? And, more importantly, why does the West choose to ignore them?