New thread ... has just disappeared. Did anyone else spot it? Surely the shortest-lived thread ever. (View Post)

Also worth noting that nationalised companies will find it politically even more difficult to address the #1 issue leading to hosepipe bans, which is the need for more reservoirs. (View Post)

I recall hosepipe bans being quite common before privatisation too. It's certainly not obvious to me that the state would be any more efficient in managing water supply. (View Post)

It was a wonderful summer. The working day basically lasted from about 8 until 11, after which time productivity gave way to following the score and constant email exchanges. A quick pop home at 12 f… (View Post)

Bart's view of the rights and wrongs of the planning system is not mine, but I agree wholeheartedly with his final paragraph (and also though this is more subjective, that this is a bad thing). (View Post)