| As a Digital Subscriber, you'll be kept expertly informed on today’s biggest stories by our award-winning, uncompromising team. Millions of households could be exposed to sudden price increases after Ofgem opened the door to a major relaxation of energy price cap rules. We can also exclusively reveal that the Government’s switch to greener energy was a “major factor” behind the petrol crisis. In his must-read analysis, a forthright Ben Wright reflects that “Hopeless ministers should have seen the entirely predictable gas crisis coming”. Jeremy Warner, meanwhile, cautions that “The British disease of inflation is back and no cure is in sight”.
We’ll bring you up-to-the-minute political news as Emmanuel Macron’s European affairs minister warns that French fishermen will not pay for “Britain’s Brexit Failure”. Ireland has been forced to abandon its low-tax business model in the face of pressure from Joe Biden, putting the country’s status as a haven for global companies at risk. Plus, following the Tory Party conference, Fraser Nelson discloses that “In Liz Truss, Boris may have created a force more powerful than he realises”, while Judith Woods laments that “A tone deafness epidemic is sweeping the nation - and the Tories are at the heart of it”.
Health chiefs have warned that deaths from flu could hit 60,000 in the worst winter for 50 years. There’s been positive news for holidaymakers, though, as 47 countries are removed from the Government’s red list. If you’re craving some winter sun, Greg Dickinson will talk you through the destinations that you can now visit, including South Africa, Mexico and Thailand. And Nick Trend explains why “The decisive nature of the latest travel announcement will be a big confidence boost for travellers”
In Culture, Tim Robey has high praise for Spencer, the new biopic of Diana, Princess of Wales, writing “Finally, a film that gets Diana right”. You’ll also be able to read Greg Wise’s exclusive weekly Strictly Diary, as he shares that “I’m thrilled to have Bond as my alter-ego”. Revelations abound as Luke Mintz meets a wealthy family’s former housekeeper, who divulges that “I was shocked by what I learnt about the super-elite”. Chris Harvey introduces us to Finneas O’Connell: the musical brother behind Billie Eilish. Benji Wilson, meanwhile, gives a three-star review to Jermaine Jenas’s Hunting the Football Trolls, stating that it’s “a noble mission, but one that failed”.
Speaking of football, you’ll find all the latest news as a Saudi-backed consortium’s £305 million buyout of Newcastle United is confirmed. In an exclusive interview with Telegraph Sport, Amanda Staveley declares that “This is the game changer for Newcastle - we are here to win”. In yet another exclusive, Steve Bruce has told The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards that “I know I may be sacked at Newcastle - but I won't be bitter”. Oliver Brown, however, makes a compelling case for why “Even in football's hall of infamy, Saudi Arabia represents a new low”.
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