That's a good illustration of the limitations of GDP as a descriptor of economic well-being. (View Post)

It'd be interesting to hear what your mate who got 4 A*s has to say on the matter. (View Post)

From what I've seen, modern A-level exams are somewhat better than they used to be with regard to testing the application of knowledge. My partner's daughter, for example, was rather taken aback when… (View Post)

If you're one of the few people that regularly need to drive more than 200 miles a day, then the best car for you is probably a diesel. For most other people, an electric car will do. (View Post)

It is certainly an absurd situation that aviation fuel is exempt of tax. If it were taxed like other fuel, then perhaps flying wouldn't be the cheapest way to travel. (View Post)