Thursday November 26 2020

From The Editor

By Chris Evans, Editor

The best of The Telegraph's articles, sent by the Editor

Dear Reader,

The nation has been waiting to hear what their lives might look like post-lockdown under the new, tougher tier system. This morning 98 per cent of England has been put into tiers 2 or 3. Find out which tier you’re in and what the new rules are for tier 2 and tier 3. You can keep up to date on the latest news and reaction through our live blog.

Yesterday, in the autumn spending review, Rishi Sunak warned that our economic emergency has only just begun. Allister Heath believes the Tories are delusional in not accepting the scale of the crisis facing Britain, and he calls for radical cuts and changes to tax and regulation. His analysis on the situation is a must-read.

Football witnessed a tremendous loss yesterday with the death of Diego Maradona. Widely considered one of the best footballers the game has ever seen, Maradona’s talent was unrivalled, yet his life and career were tainted with scandals. Read our brilliant obituary.

Finally, what makes up the perfect country? Annabel Fenwick Elliott ponders the anatomy of a model nation, from climate to cuisine, taking inspiration from Japan, Iceland, and many more.

Chris

PS: Episode three of our new seven-part documentary podcast, Bed of Lies, is now available. It explores the remarkable story of one of Britain's biggest secrets. Do have a listen.

My Choices

Bob's cartoon for Thursday's Daily Telegraph - boy chained to small ball reading 'lockdowns', and bigger ball reading 'debt'

The Tories must get real, or else they will never be forgiven for ruining the economy, writes Allister Heath. (Free to read)

Jenna Coleman and Tahar Rahim in The Serpent

More than ever, TV should have been a source of cheer this Christmas. Instead we're getting regifted Covid-delayed dramas and soul-sapping lockdown specials, Ed Power says. Do you agree?

Japanese trains, English pubs and a Californian forest and beach

The anatomy of a perfect country – what makes a nation great? We look around the globe for our choices for the ideal climate, population, cuisine and more.

Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers the game has ever seen, has died aged 60, following a cardiac arrest. Read about his tumultuous life here. (Free to read)

With a potentially project-threating 'Iron Curtain' descending on the EU, Jonathan Saxty argues that Brexit is is a non-issue compared to the deepening East vs West rift.

Having left The Guardian after months of feeling bullied and betrayed, columnist Suzanne Moore explains how women are the main victims of the Left’s cancel culture.

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