Isn’t it strange how so many of our favorite nursery rhymes are about death and decay? Endings are as much a part of life as beginnings, so, it would seem, they make for some of the best and most ...

Britain’s river crossings face growing strain from heavy traffic, extreme weather and funding shortages. Now some of London’s bridges really are falling down.

His aim is for the Budget to be as close to a non-event as possible. The slogan of Labour’s conference in Liverpool is the Obama-esque Hope Again but the Chancellor’s could be Dare to be Dull (well, ...