I think it was only me really, I was just being honest but I apologise if I've caused offence. I certainly wish @Cyclefree all the best healthwise. (View Post)

Pretty sure we had a 13 month rule when I worked for a well-known life assurer. Seems fair. (View Post)

I confess I find them far too wordy. My failing probably. Plus, I feel I know what they're going to say: how awful the state/ the government / the establishment is. (View Post)

Tragic fire at Bicester airfield. Used to live nearby and flown from there. As well as the awful loss of life, a lot of small specialist businesses will be wiped out. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/… (View Post)

Begs the question what would an unfunded tax rise look like? (Oh God, I've just invoked the ghost of nonsense-peddler Saint Laffer haven't I?) (View Post)