Revelations. Resignations. From BBC bias to Cabinet scandals, read the stories that get the world talking – from the journalists who break them. | | Trump berates a reporter on Air Force One on Friday night |  | Rob Crilly Chief US Correspondent, on Air Force One | My colleagues in the White House press pool had their questions ready about Jeffrey Epstein, the military build-up around Venezuela and America’s cost of living crisis.
I only had one thing on my mind as I sat onboard Air Force One. Was the BBC’s apology and retraction enough, or did he still plan to sue the living daylights out of the corporation for the way it edited his Jan 6 speech?
He was primed that the man from The Telegraph – the publication that revealed the doctored speech – was in the front row of the press cabin. I barely got my questions out before he jumped in.
“We'll sue them for anywhere between $1bn and $5 bn, probably some time next week,” he said.
I was close enough to see the anger in his eyes. He had won the first skirmish but wanted more.
This is a president whose words have been twisted again and again, and who has changed the media landscape this year.
News organisations know they are under scrutiny. He said he felt compelled to press on.
“I mean they even admitted that they cheated,” he said.
There were other questions to answer and he soon moved to the next reporters. But as he reckons with tricky issues around the economy or the Epstein files, he relished beating up on the BBC for a few minutes as he flew to Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading ➤ | | Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, needs to raise £25bn to shore up Britain’s finances |  | Szu Ping Chan Economics Editor | Gird your loins! Rachel Reeves is coming for your wealth.
The Chancellor may have ruled out a big rise in income tax following Cabinet pressure. But make no mistake, taxes are going up, and Middle England is firmly in her sights.
Labour will launch a tax raid on middle-class homes as Ms Reeves puts the finishing touches to a Budget that will raise £25bn.
The Telegraph understands that the Chancellor is preparing to announce a new £600m levy on hundreds of thousands of high-value homes that will mainly hit families living in London and the South East.
The Treasury will use the existing council tax system to revalue roughly 2.4 million of the most valuable properties across bands F, G and H over the next few years – representing one in 10 English homes.
Details of the proposals emerged after Ms Reeves abandoned a plan to raise income tax, with the Treasury now instead expected to extend the freeze on thresholds and launch a series of other smaller raids.
It is understood that a new, separate surcharge on top of existing council tax bills will then be applied to roughly 300,000 of the most valuable properties across the top three bands. It was unclear last night exactly which homes would be affected, leaving millions of homeowners facing uncertainty in a move that experts warn could freeze the property market.
Sir Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, accused Labour of engaging in “a class war against Middle England”.
Ms Reeves dropped her plan to raise income tax after a week of political chaos that began with the Chancellor signalling that Labour would break its manifesto pledge not to raise the main rates.
Labour MPs are now openly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to step down, with the Budget on Nov 26 seen as a make-or-break moment for the Prime Minister and Chancellor.
Continue reading ➤ | | George Chesterton spent 72 hours hidden away in the garage at the bottom of his garden |  | George Chesterton Senior Feature Writer | The suggestion that I spend three days in isolation simulating a crisis shelter was strangely alluring. I wanted to find out what it would feel like to be alone without all the home comforts we take for granted.
The inspiration was new guidance from the Swedish government to its citizens that they should prepare for at least 72 hours in the event of an invasion, a deadly pandemic or a climate disaster. With all this in mind, I stocked up for my time in the bomb shelter. The Swedes didn’t mention a zombie apocalypse, though I always kept this possibility in mind.
I stayed in an empty converted garage with no electricity, no heating, no Wi-Fi and no toilet. I had dehydrated food, tinned soup and noodles, with a propane burner to heat up all my bottled water, plus snacks, tea and UHT milk. For light, I had candles and a torch and I slept in a sleeping bag on an inflatable bed. For amusement, I had the radio, used sparingly, and books. The days were long and nights were cold.
Three days provided plenty of time to ponder everything from urban foxes and improvised weaponry to the meaning of life itself. Sadly, no zombies, though. Yet.
In the end, the family I’d missed so much barely acknowledged me. Everything was back to normal again. Bliss, or my version of it.
Read more here ➤ | | Telegraph View It is vital that this newspaper is purchased by a buyer that supports our values and commitment to journalistic integrity Continue reading ➤ Sam Ashworth-Hayes Rachel Reeves is about to crucify Middle England Continue reading ➤ Sherelle Jacobs Birmingham is a failing city – and a worrying harbinger of Britain’s future Continue reading ➤ | Sharpen your talking points. Explore incisive opinion from Britain’s leading comment writers. | | The truth is now undeniable: the American Right is radicalising and fracturing fast. Young extremists like Nick Fuentes claim Donald Trump has gone “soft” and allowed the Republican elites to take back control. The 27-year-old’s recent appearance on Tucker Carlson’s podcast has alarmed the establishment, exposing deep generational rifts and accelerating radicalisation, as white supremacist forces pressure the president, his right-hand man and the Grand Old Party.
Continue reading ➤ | | | In 2003, Cheryl Alexander was on a country track when her wheelchair hit a rock. She was plunged into a water-filled ditch, pinned by her 300-pound chair. Luckily, her assistance dog Orca was there to run for help – and saved her life in the process. Orca was paired with Cheryl through Canine Partners, one of four charities supported by this year’s Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal.
Continue reading ➤ | | | Shall I compare thee to a 5pm tipple? The late English novelist Kingsley Amis was widely quoted for his musings on boozing. Thirty years on from his death, John Sturgis examines how his advice has aged – including a hangover solution that’s not for the faint of heart. Continue reading ➤ | |  | | Tsabih Mubarak Khatir, a Sky News Arabia reporter, left, was seen to embrace Shiraz Khalid, an RSF commander | | The blood and bodies were visible in satellite imagery. Survivors testified to a campaign of rape and murder that left many thousands dead. But when Sky News Arabia’s correspondent arrived in the Sudanese city of El Fasher, Tsabih Mubarak Khatir made no mention of the massacre. Instead, she interviewed locals in the city who said they had not seen a single dead body. That may be because she is married to a senior official in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group that besieged the city for 18 months before capturing it last month. Moreover, the channel she works for is jointly-owned by IMI, the investment vehicle of the United Arab Emirates, which stands accused of funding and backing the RSF.
Continue reading ➤ | | | | | Not long after Martin Bashir’s groundbreaking 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, BBC executives would learn of the nefarious tactics he had used to secure it. But it would take them 25 years to come clean. Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Andy Webb, whose new book lays bare how the BBC covered up Bashir’s lies. Continue reading ➤ | | | If you dreamed of moving to Cornwall, but your three-year-old preferred Coventry, where would you be living right now? Those of you rolling your eyes and enjoying that glorious beach view might be shocked to read about the people who let their children call the shots on where to live. Continue reading ➤ | | | Between talk of “bulking” and the rise of protein shakes, the culture that’s evolved around weight lifting is off-putting when you get older. But you don’t need to be in a vest top to receive the mental and physical benefits of taking up weight-bearing exercise. Phil Hilton, who has been training for 40 years, shows you how to start.
Continue reading ➤ Below are three more articles that I hope will be useful this weekend: - Black Friday isn’t just a day for discounts, it’s the unofficial start of the year’s biggest shopping season. Here’s everything you need to know about where to shop and the best early deals.
- England will take on the All Blacks at 3.10pm, you'll be able to follow the action as it happens in our live blog here. If the match is on your mind now, here's who our writers think will come out on top.
- Finally, if you feel desperately in need of a break from your children, our expert reveals the best adult-only cruises to book here.
| Andrew Baker’s Saturday Quiz |
Gather round for the latest instalment of my Saturday quiz.
You can find the answers at the end of the newsletter. - The German general Erwin Rommel was born on this day in 1891. By which nickname was he known?
- The teddy bear named Alan Measles belongs to which well-known artist?
- Which animal, found in the forests of South East Asia, is the smallest species of bear?
- Which forest was home to the legendary outlaw Robin Hood?
- The Hood was an extravagantly eyebrowed villain in which classic children’s television series?
| It’s a pie weekend From beef and potato to cherry with whipped cream | Diana Henry’s beef and potato pie |  | Eleanor Steafel Feature writer and recipe columnist | This weather definitely calls for a thick pastry lid and a rich, meaty stew. Diana Henry’s beef and potato pie would be a good place to start. If you’d prefer to buy the pastry, why not try this turkey and smoked scamorza pie, which is packed with flavour. If it’s a veggie number you’re after, this spinach, herb and fennel pie, with plenty of dill and feta, would make a lovely warming lunch.
| Serve this pie with clotted cream, crème fraîche or ice cream | I happen to have cherries in the freezer so I’m considering making Stevie Parle’s American cherry pies with whipped cream. But apple might be more seasonal, and Mark Hix’s individual “Grandma’s apple pies” are nostalgic and easy to make. Or if you want a big dish to put in the middle of the table, try this one with apples, blackberries and a pinch of cinnamon.
Happy cooking, and see you next Saturday!
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