Indeed. Public sector managers are paid according to how many people they manage. DWP have been desperately trying to make Jobcentres "busy" to justify making all the temporary staff perman… (View Post)

I can report that Lustau Fino del Puerte is technically very good, but nowhere near as good as it is in situ in Jerez at the bodega, or propping up a bar watching flamenco. (View Post)

It seems a good analysis. Better treatment and vaccinations has reduced the chances of it killing you by how much? About 95%? I now reckon it carries similar risks to others I run every day, like cro… (View Post)

Yes, they were pushing their Vermut Rojo, dark and sweet in the Spanish style. Quite nice, but not something I would drink at home. Waitrose stock it. The Fino del Puerto is half way to a Manzanilla,… (View Post)

The Saffers are a few weeks further down the line and appear to have no need of a lockdown. 21 deaths reported today. (View Post)