Many years ago I had my blood tested by an early research study on human blood genetic markers (I just happened to be walking through the lab to see the prof and a nice young lady came up to me and p… (View Post)

Not if it's a PFI hospital. (View Post)

Or just a pot of home made jam or local honey. As for LostPassword's comment about it being ritual - which is a good one - the problem is that gift giving does imply a geas or obligation on the … (View Post)

When I was selling my father's house, one offer came from a chap with a nearby shop. Had something like a dozen BTL properties. Wanted us to stop considering offers so he could see about raising… (View Post)

The other and equally obvious management possibility is facilities management that has been privatised out under PFI with huge fees for the proverbial changing of a lightbulb. A relative worked in ex… (View Post)