Four ministries at war: JASON GROVES examines the inside story of the UK’s quarantine rules

The controversial quarantine policy has been marred by inconsistencies and Whitehall infighting since it began. The policy may have wrecked thousands of family holidays, and driven the aviation industry to the brink, but remarkably, no one single Government minister or department is fully accountable for it. The Department for Transport, the Foreign Office, The Department … Read more

HARRY WALLOP examines the potential pitfalls of the latest travel fad 

The SWIND EB-01 is one of the most powerful electric bikes on the planet, with top speeds of more than 60mph. Indeed, it’s got so much va-va-voom that it wouldn’t be allowed on British roads, where the top legal speed for e-bikes is a stately 15.5mph. But this does go some way towards explaining how Simon … Read more

Our expert examines whether snack bars can ever replace a proper meal

Meal replacement shakes are no longer the preserve of slimmers. Now, there’s a new range of bars and shakes that cater to the general population, claiming to give you all the nutrients you need for a balanced, convenient meal. So how healthy are they? Helen Bond, a dietitian from Derbyshire says they are ‘okay’ as … Read more

GUY ADAMS examines the life and times of Elon Musk

Except for one sticky moment when U.S. astronaut Doug Hurley appeared to clobber his head on an entry hatch as he crossed the threshold of the International Space Station, it all went like a dream. At teatime yesterday, a 19-hour flight followed by a flawless piece of zero-orbit parking saw the Space X capsule reach … Read more

BARBARA DAVIES examines mother-to-be Carrie Symonds’s relationship with Boris Johnson 

Those who caught sight of Carrie Symonds as she slipped quietly out of the back of No 10 last week could have been forgiven for wondering if she might be harbouring a secret. Aside from her decision not to use the famous black door at the front of the Downing Street residence she now shares … Read more

Why is Prince Harry risking precious bond? BEL MOONEY examines prince’s relationship with Queen

Just look at the picture of the Queen inspecting newly fledged officers at Sandhurst’s passing out ceremony. Even in profile you witness her pride back in 2006 as she looks up at Captain Wales — as if thinking: ‘Who’d have thought that scamp would turn into this fine young man?!’ Sword in hand, her grandson … Read more