Another problem used to be that school maths (arithmetic plus equations plus geometry) used to be (perhaps still is?) a very different thing from university maths (theorems and proofs). I was good at… (View Post)

Yes - I know several people in private and public sector who say this is normal practice. Basically the employer argues that they need healthy, satisfied staff, including a reasonable holiday, and it… (View Post)

My initial reaction to today's header was that it'd be unfair to sack him as it's clearly a PM decision not to negotiate on pay. But that's a pretty shocking story. (View Post)

They mention stab vests, panic alarms, possibly a hired security guard (who could be in plain clothes and discreet) at surgeries, improved security of MPs' homes. Nothing is perfect, as you say,… (View Post)

I've been having my first traditional English Christmas ever (staying with friends) and will celebrate New Year at a village party. With my urban and Continental background it's all new to … (View Post)