What is the justification for classing non-plug-in hybrids separately from petrol and diesel vehicles? They still require petrol or diesel to run. Aren't they basically just particularly efficie… (View Post)

Oh, both her mother and I have strongly encouraged her to keep going, but she just seems to have lost the confidence and will to do it. It doesn't help that we live in a location that is well se… (View Post)

Yes, I'm an August-born too. While I was academically able enough to keep up, being the youngest in the class puts one at something of a disadvantage when it comes to sports and general self-con… (View Post)

It's early days yet! My 25 year-old step-daughter has made one attempt to pass her driving test but now seems to have given up, though she has made some noises about maybe doing it in an automat… (View Post)

Yes, climate change is at least as much of an existential threat to the country as are national foes such as Russia or China. It really needs to be given the same level of priority as military defenc… (View Post)