Tanya Kach’s story had, and still does, all the makings of a Lifetime movie. Kach talks about the harrowing ordeal of being held captive for a decade from the age of 14, after her friend Elizabeth Smart, a kidnapping survivor, persuaded her to share her story. “A lot of women have messaged me, reached out… Read More »
Some products sold online and in popular high street stores were recalled this week following concerns they could pose health and safety risks. The products include a range of buoyancy aids and life jackets sold on Amazon, as well as food items from Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco listed as ‘unsafe to eat’, including chicken kebabs… Read More »
The Bank of England risks becoming public enemy number one again this week. On Thursday, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will announce its final decision on interest rates. If he surprises markets by cutting rates just two weeks before election day, some will accuse him of trying to do favors for the Conservatives. On the… Read More »
It is undoubtedly a turning point in British politics that the reforms have outpaced the Conservatives, according to a poll. However, Nigel Farage’s suggestion that “A vote for the Conservatives is now a vote for the Labor Party” is not quite correct. Because Reform does not have the numbers to replace the Conservative Party; just… Read More »
Sir Keir Starmer has faced questions about what is missing from his manifesto as the Conservatives claim Labor is “secretly” planning to impose 17 taxes. Treasury Chief Secretary Laura Trott accused Labor of planning tax raids on homeowners, businesses and consumers. He told an urgent press conference that Sir Keir was preparing to announce increases… Read More »
Cutting-edge choreographer and director Wayne McGregor has praised the royal family for their support of the arts as he was knighted in the King’s Birthday Honors. The 54-year-old actor, who is the artistic director of Studio Wayne McGregor, was honored for his services to dance. Over the years he has become known for his innovation… Read More »
It will expose the right to all the pressures of the authority. It will divide a combative opposition. And that will give his party a chance to rebuild ahead of the 2027 presidential election. There is no doubt that Macron, France’s famously cunning president, had this in mind when he decided to hold early elections… Read More »
A hard-working sushi chef at a posh seafood restaurant in Manchester died after drinking a bottle of Jack Daniels on a bench outside his home in the early hours of Christmas Eve, an inquest has heard. Marcin Blok, 42, who worked at Sexy Fish, had no drinking problem but had ‘completely misjudged’ the effect of… Read More »
Britain is at its most dangerous economic juncture for decades. We are living far beyond our means, disconnected from reality. GDP remained flat in April, and our best-case scenario for 2024 is growth of around 1 percent, exactly two years after the end of the pandemic. Total government revenues from taxes and other sources are… Read More »
In April, Telegraph Money wrote about the disturbing case of Benjamin Erridge, who was forced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), under threat from debt collectors and against their rules, to sell his home to pay a significantly inflated tax bill. I represented Mr. Erridge at and before the hearing. I will not repeat what… Read More »