John Baron: A shortfall in funding threatens the British Council’s future. The Government must protect this crucial institution.

One of the ‘jewels in the crown’ of British soft power is at risk of the biggest set of closures in its 90-year history.

Sarah Ingham: A blue party + green promises = yellow vests

As the Government ushers us towards net zero, it had better be sure of the science. Unless it’s willing to risk a British equivalent of the Gilets Jaunes.

Starmer had a point on the Government’s amber travel list

It’s given a series of mixed messages over what this means for people who want to go abroad – with troublesome results.

Ian Michler: A crucial moment in the campaign against lions being bred for slaughter

I felt a rush of mixed emotions, including disbelief. But then came the realisation that Creecy’s announcement was a significant shift in thinking.

Liam Fox: Labour’s choice – adapt or die

It despises the very values of patriotism and economic self-improvement that made people like my grandparents vote for them.

Garvan Walshe: Russia’s building up troops on Ukraine’s border. Here’s what we can do to stymie Putin.

Britain can convene a coalition of countries, including Poland, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands and the Baltic states, possibly with Ukraine in association.

Daniel Hannan: A tribute to Jens-Peter Bonde. A devastatingly able campaigner and giant of the Eurosceptic movement.

Thoughtful, polite and Left-of-Centre, he was the Eurosceptic whom federalists found it hardest to dislike.

Philip Davies: The Government must be careful to get gambling regulations right

Changes are necessary, but they need to be based on evidence and evidence alone.

Stephen Booth: Merkel’s departure is Macron’s opportunity – an opening for his dreams of an even closer Union

And if Germany’s Greens are in government after the federal election, they will be inclined to help him.

Joshua O’Connor: A Seat Out to Help Out scheme would support our creative industries – and boost the UK’s soft power

The idea was floated by the Government in September of 2020, but so far nothing has materialised.

Stephen Booth: The Integrated Review marks a further step towards the wider world and away from the European Union

Due to internal tensions, the Union can lack coherence and focus, often particularly evident in its efforts to implement a collective foreign policy.

Iain Dale: People will die as a result of the EU’s Covid games. But don’t expect the media to criticise Saint Macron.

The British government has been commendably muted on the behaviour of von der Leyen and other politicians.

The AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine. A run down of the developments across Europe as extreme caution takes hold.

The suspension of the vaccine will lead to more problems in areas that are already struggling with their roll outs.

James Sunderland: The Integrated Review. To project power in the world, we musn’t skimp on support arms and force protection

And if that projection is to be effective, we will need to invest in our operating bases – and not just at traditional sites.

Sanjoy Sen: The Government and Stellantis. Picking winners is rarely a popular concept among Tories but it’s often a reality.

Kwarteng needs to be confident that the company’s electric plan for Ellesmere Port looks credible before committing taxpayer money.