| Dear Reader,
Yesterday was only Rishi Sunak’s second Budget as Chancellor yet both have been momentous occasions. The Chancellor broke with Conservative orthodoxy by hiking corporation tax, but how significant a moment is it? In his column, Allister Heath argues that the Tories have abandoned Thatcherism with an avoidably bad Budget that will haunt them for years. (You can see our list of winners and losers from the Budget and use our tax calculator to find out how it will affect you here.)
Among the more bizarre claims in the back and forth between the Duchess of Sussex and Buckingham Palace is that Meghan wore earrings that were a gift from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. There’s a long history of royals and celebrities getting into trouble for their jewellery, writes Hannah Betts. She explores a few examples, from the Duchess of Windsor to Madonna, in this excellent piece.
Ian St John, who very sadly passed away this week, was a footballing legend for Liverpool. But trophies and goals aside, his greatest legacy was as half of the Saint and Greavsie double act. Jim White and Jeremy Wilson report on what made the duo so extremely special in this wonderful article.
Finally, today is World Book Day and what better way to celebrate than to pick out a new novel to read? If you’re looking for inspiration, or just want to see where your favourite ranks, take a look at our list of the 100 greatest novels.
Chris
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| Anthony Peregrine reveals the curious origins of the baguette, and why the French are obsessed with them, in this fascinating read. |
| | 'Ian St John will be remembered not just as a great striker but one half of the finest double act in sports broadcasting'. Jim White and Jeremy Wilson reflect on Saint and Greavsie. (Free to read) |
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