Bookies demand the right to cut off winners. They actually have an obligation to cut off problem gamblers. But they are much, much slower at curing off winners than losers. Any idea why? (View Post)

The comedy started when the person administratively in charge of the discharge phoned me. Because I was next of kin. “Did I know which district nurses were involved and did I have any of their contac… (View Post)

In the case of my Aunt, a major (anpparent) issue was the “suitability” of her home. Given that it is a flat in a purpose built block, with onsite care available, I was surprised at this. They solemn… (View Post)

And that has led to…. Not much difference in economic output. What we need is productivity increases. Which come from mechanisation and streamlining processes. For example, my Aunt was trying to esca… (View Post)

It’s actually a three-tier system. See Spain & France Premier - fully employed workers. Nearly impossible to fire. Secondary - legally employed, but using zero hour contracts etc to have little o… (View Post)