Wednesday’s The Standard #cartoon

Today I was pleased to update MPs on the latest trade data, summarised in a paper published by my department: gov.uk/government/pub….
We don't hear enough about these facts and figures, but they should give everyone cause for celebration and renewed pride in our country. (1/2)

On Tuesday #wind generated 36.5% of GB electricity followed by nuclear 19.0%, imports 14.8%, gas 12.5%, solar 7.7%, biomass 7.2%, hydro 1.5%, coal 0.6%, other 0.0% *excl. non-renewable distributed generation

The problem is clear: Policy and tax changes regarding Defined Benefit Pension schemes (DB) have been disastrous for companies, the economy, taxpayers, the equity market, shareholders, and savers, and pensioners. peelhunt.com/news-events/ar…

Have been adding to #PMGR recently on expectation of recovery in its underlying investments and continued divi growth - good sector and income play on an 18% discount to NAV

Why is twice as much pension cash invested in seven US firms than the entire UK stock market?
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'The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision.'
Maimonides

The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to May 1, 2024.

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 01 May 2024.

Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/enhY50Rqov8

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

The visit marks His Majesty’s first day as Patron of Cancer Research UK (Cancer Research UK), a position taken on from The late Queen, and the continuation of his role as Patron of @MacmillanCancer.

Wishing the very best to all those continuing cancer treatment on their path to recovery.

Their Majesties also met clinicians at the hospital to learn about their use of innovative technology, including CT scanners which are being used to help detect cancer at an early stage.

Thank you to all at @UCLH and @MacmillanCancer for your tireless work to provide cancer patients with the best care and support. 

Marking His Majesty’s return to public duties, The King and Queen spent time with patients to hear about their ongoing treatment and support.

SCOTSMAN/ Forbes more popular with public than Swinney - poll #TomorrowsPapersToday

TELEGRAPH SPORT: Olympians plan China protest #TomorrowsPapersToday

FT UK: Quinn startles investors #TomorrowsPapersToday

CITY AM: One day to go #TomorrowsPapersToday

TELEGRAPH: Schoolboy killed in daylight sword rampage #TomorrowsPapersToday

TIMES: Immigration levels fall #TomorrowsPapersToday

'NHS maternity ward | It's a they'

My latest cartoon for tomorrow's The Telegraph

Buy a print of my cartoons at telegraph.co.uk/mattprints

Original artwork from chrisbeetles.com

Photo du Jour: Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron meets traditional dancers at the Nurek Hydro Electric power plant in Tajikistan during his five day tour of Central Asia. By Stefan Rousseau/PA

Photo du Jour: Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron sees the work of Concrete Canvass in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan a Welsh company who supply drainage covers to Kyrgyzstan. By Stefan Rousseau/PA