Along with the Mail the Express will be preoccupied with explaining how it got the Reeves story wrong and apologising at length. They will also have a bit on Andrew, I expect. (View Post)

When I worked in the German department of a major accountancy firm in London I had exactly the same experience. You had to be a fluent German speaker to work in that division and we all worked hard t… (View Post)

Not just right of center people, Anne. Maybe one day all voters will start supporting candidates who are addressing the very real problems we face with realistic policies. We live in hope, (View Post)

That's true. My French is definitely 'schoolboy' but I find it scores brownie points with the locals. They appreciate the effort being made. Conversely, Mrs PtP speaks the language per… (View Post)

Exactly. When calling our German clients or sister firm in Frankfurt I always prepared carefully what I was going to say if only because I knew I would have to speak to the receptionist or secretary,… (View Post)