#telegraph uk

[feelingsofaithless]

📷 Matthew Brookes

#* #Kit Harington #kharingtonedit #Telegraph UK #photoshoot #2020

[thefrsers]

SAM HEUGHAN for The Telegraph UK 2023 photographed by Rii Schroer (x)

#outlander #outlander cast #outlandercastedit #sam heughan #sheughanedit #the telegraph UK #edits #mine #good moring to meeeeee what a way to start my weekend to be graced by this literal GODDDDDD #he's just too pretty it should be illegalto be this pretty #these photos are just a work of art like congrats to his mom and dad cos they sure did good lololol

[strawbeb]

very normal headlines in the uk today

#i know the telegraph is right wing btw. im just talking about the headlines here #uk #uk politics #elizabeth ii #queen elizabeth ii #queen elizabeth #elizabeth windsor #british royals #british royal family #monarchy #british monarchy

[barbarian15]

Nigel Farage’s bank accounts were closed down after Coutts decided that his views “do not align with our values”, documents obtained by the former Ukip leader show.

A reputational risk committee “exited” Mr Farage after considering a dossier detailing his comments about Brexit, his friendship with Donald Trump and his views on LGBT rights among many reasons he was not “compatible with Coutts”.

The background briefing paper even made reference to Mr Farage’s friendship with Novak Djokovic, the former Wimbledon champion, as evidence that he was not as “inclusive” as the bank.

In the trophy room with Novak's brother Djordje. pic.twitter.com/DjgD4ItdMz

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) January 9, 2022

Earlier this month, the BBC and the Financial Times reported claims that the reason Mr Farage’s accounts were closed was that they fell below the financial threshold required by the bank. The BBC quoted sources “familiar with” the Coutts decision.

Yet in the 40 pages of documents released to Mr Farage after he made a subject access request to Coutts, the bank repeatedly says he “meets the EC [economic contribution] criteria for commercial retention”.

Writing for The Telegraph, Mr Farage accuses the private bank of “lying” about the real reason he was cut off, saying the documents show that the decision was politically driven.

He describes the file as a “Stasi-style surveillance report” and notes that the word Brexit appears in the report 86 times – which, he says, “perhaps tells us all we need to know”.

“Between 2014 and 2016, when I first banked with Coutts, no problems ever arose. After Brexit became a reality, everything changed,” he writes.

Minutes of a meeting of Coutts’ wealth reputational risk committee held on Nov 17 2022 state: “The committee did not think continuing to bank NF was compatible with Coutts given his publicly-stated views that were at odds with our position as an inclusive organisation.

“This was not a political decision but one centred around inclusivity and purpose.”

Mr Farage has said Coutts told him he was not being treated as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) – a legal term for customers who are deemed risky for political reasons – but the dossier specifically states that he is one.

He writes: “Whoever at Coutts thought it clever to feed friendly media outlets outright lies about me sorely misjudged the situation.”

The document contains 39 mentions of Mr Trump, and Mr Farage says: “The fact that I support Donald Trump is part of this charge sheet.”

mentioned 86 times, “Russia” 144 & “PEP” 10. 

 

Support for Trump + views on immigration, net zero & the vaccine are listed as reasons to exit me.

 

They say my account is commercially viable! pic.twitter.com/QjPCuUetu3

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) July 18, 2023

Speaking on Mr Farage’s GB News show, Lord Lamont, a former chancellor, said: “I was appalled when I looked at the documents.

“It seems to me a right to have a bank account is a fundamental right... but it appears that the executives of the bank were going through your views and saying they were not compatible with their values. That is not the function of a bank. It’s extraordinary that a bank should set itself up as some judge of political correctness.”

Some senior Tory MPs have called for a change in the law on PEPs to prevent abuse of the system. Under UK financial law, gatekeepers of the banking system must perform enhanced checks on people classed as PEPs, their families and close associates.

The Treasury has confirmed that it is reviewing whether banks are blacklisting customers with controversial political views. Under the new Financial Services and Markets Act, the Financial Conduct Authority will look at how banks deal with PEPs in a review to take place within the next year.

A spokesman for the Treasury said: “It would be of serious concern if financial services were being denied to anyone exercising their right to lawful free speech. 

“We will soon set out plans to crack down on this practice by toughening the rules around account closures, protecting freedom of expression. In the meantime, people can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service which has the power to direct a bank to reopen an account.”

Supporters of Mr Farage have warned that the PEP rules are increasingly being used to turn away any customers whose views the bank might disagree with.

Mr Farage says he is consulting his lawyers to decide what action is appropriate in the light of his treatment by Coutts.

A Coutts spokesman said: “Our ability to respond is restricted by our obligations of client confidentiality. Decisions to close accounts are not taken lightly and take into account a number of factors including commercial viability, reputational considerations and legal and regulatory requirements.” 

#nigel farage #farage #ukip #brexit #coutts #the telegraph #trump #donald trump #politically exposed person #pep #blacklisting #censorship #free speech #freedom of speech #freedom #liberty #blacklisted #bank #banking #uk #united kingdom

[vox-anglosphere]

Workmen dismantling The Daily Telegraph clock in London - 1930

#The Daily Telegraph #Fleet Street #London #vintage photo #UK #workmen #giant clock #newspaper #nostalgia #1930's

[tarragonthedragon]

if anyone's wondering what currently passes for journalism in the UK...

#uk #uk politics #politics #journalism #the telegraph #the independent #UK press #keir starmer #labour

[nepolana]

What does that even mean

Are children privatised normally?

#british politics #uk politics #uk #the telegraph truly is getting stupider #it genuinely feels like an ai wrote this headline

[richardarmitagefanpage]

Richard wrote an article for The Telegraph about Obsession.

#richard armitage #william farrow #obsession #netflix #josephine hart #morgan lloyd malcolm #gaumont uk #moonage pictures #the telegraph #articles #news

[tautittology]

cheers mate

#uk politics #this is the fucking telegraph tho #so its braindead but i am 100% gtfo tho

[tweetingukpolitics]

#alastair campbell #political twitter #boris johnson #good friday agreement #the times #the telegraph #the spectator #have i got news for you #hignfy #ni protocol #northern ireland protocol #uk politics #uk news

[partlyironic]

beyond parody

#look at her fucking smug face as well. #climate crisis #the telegraph #uk politics #sophia money-coutts

[houseofbrat]

The King will meet families of cancer patients in his first public engagement since his diagnosis as he strives to show it is possible to live a full life while being treated for the disease.

His Majesty will be joined by the Queen as they visit a cancer treatment centre to raise awareness, highlight research, and offer personal thanks for the work of medics in the field.

In particular, they have asked to meet patients and their families.

A palace source said the King and Queen hoped to show how cancer “doesn’t just affect those who have cancer, it affects all those around them”.

They added: “Though every patient is different, one of the things they hope to demonstrate and witness is how people can go on living a full life during treatment, not just after it.

“Cancer can be a scary word but it doesn’t have to be a scary experience.”

On Friday, Buckingham Palace announced that the King would be making a return to public engagements, three months after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Emphasising that he was still undergoing treatment and that engagements may be adapted to protect his health, a spokesman said: “His Majesty’s medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King’s continued recovery.

“His Majesty is greatly encouraged to be resuming some public-facing duties and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise.”

On Tuesday, the King and Queen will make their first joint official engagement since Nov 14, visiting a cancer treatment centre – which will not be named in advance for security reasons – to meet medical specialists, patients and families.

The event aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and highlight the pioneering research, supported by Cancer Research UK, taking place at the hospital.

The Queen by his side

The Queen has been by the King’s side throughout his treatment, regularly photographed coming and going during his initial three-night hospital stay for what was originally thought to be an enlarged prostate.

Later this week, she will continue with her programme of solo engagements. She has been widely praised for stepping up to lead the Royal family this year, as the Prince and Princess of Wales have also had to take time out of the public eye to help their family through her abdominal surgery and then chemotherapy.

The palace has not yet confirmed any further appearances for the King, who has been performing his State duties including red boxes, audiences and Privy Council meetings behind closed doors since his cancer diagnosis was announced on Feb 6.

There are now hopes that he will be able to attend the key moments of Trooping the Colour, the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Royal Ascot in some form.

Aides are making contingency plans to establish the safest way for him to join the 8,000 guests, with options ranging from him appearing at a distance for the national anthem, to a full walk to greet the crowds.

One of the King’s first public appearances of the summer season is expected to be at a Buckingham Palace garden party. This year, they take place on May 8 and May 21, with royal sources saying the King is determined to attend at least one if possible.

The King has been praised for his candid approach to sharing his diagnosis. MacMillan Cancer Research, of which he is the patron, told The Telegraph his “openness about his diagnosis and experience” will have a “positive impact on many lives”.

The Duke of Sussex was happy to hear the news about his father’s health, the Telegraph understands.

‘It is good news’

Claire Taylor, the chief nursing officer at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “It’s good news to see the King recovering and returning to royal duties. Cancer affects everyone differently and some people continue to be active during their treatment, others stop working during treatment until they feel ready to go back.

“The King’s openness about his diagnosis and experience is helping to encourage others who have concerns, to visit their GP and seek support, and will have a positive impact on many lives.”

Dame Laura Lee, the chief executive of Maggie’s, a cancer care charity, said: “We know at Maggie’s how important continuing to work during treatment can be for many people as it can help to give them a sense of purpose and identity.”

“His openness about his diagnosis has encouraged so many important conversations about cancer and I would like to thank him from my heart for using his own difficult experience to help others.”

A palace spokesman said: “As the first anniversary of the coronation approaches, Their Majesties remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year.”

#the telegraph #hannah furness #victoria ward #King Charles III #Queen Camilla #uk #medicine #public health #health care #prince harry #my gif

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#trans rights #guilty feminist #the guilty feminist #feminism #feminist #women’s rights #deborah frances white #the telegraph #human rights #instagram #uk politics #woman’s rights #fuck the tories #uk news #rishi sunak #tories #conservatives #rishi di al is a bad man

[circus-bagel]

what the fuck. the one time I buy a newspaper so that I can use it for paper mache in a cosplay project a front page story is that apparently ‘new study links autism to transgender kids’.

anyways safe to say said article was chopped up into tiny strips and used in a very trans and neurodivergent person’s cosplay.

#fuck the daily telegraph #fuck the daily mail #fuck all the bigoted newspapers #fuck terfs #lgbtq #trans #cosplay #nonbinary #nb #shitpost #pride #tw: transphobia #uk politics

[visionsofthefu]

Well that sounds like Bullshit.

The Telegraph making shit up again to stir things up. When they going to learn to stop bullshitting? Who's the media regulator? Because this is ridiculous how made up this is. Whoever came up with this Fake News deserves seven years in prison for being a fucking asshole prick.

#the telegraph #uk #lying scumrag #uk media #fake news

[ladymariayuri]

keep em comin. destroy. destroy. be gone. YOU DIED. keep em comin. destroy. YOU DIED. keep em coming. keep em coming

#uk spoilers #This guy doesnt have the omega telegraphing minos does my brain hurts