It joins the list of surprising things that weren't around at the time of my birth, which includes suitcases with wheels and banoffee pie. (View Post)

The wording looks carefully drafted to ensure that it is formally true. Which means that a few well chosen questions should elicit more of the full picture. The alternative is that a senior civil ser… (View Post)

I have been critical of the UK government about some aspects of its handling of the pandemic (one of which is catching fire today, it seems), but I have to say I generally give them very high marks f… (View Post)

Till now I've been told: 1) face masks don't work 2) face masks are needed for medical professionals, not you 3) most people don't know how to fit a face mask 4) you can't get one for love nor money … (View Post)

I have two virtual leaving drinks next week and I'm being entirely serious when I say that I don't know what to wear. (View Post)