You are right, and of course such a contract condition is onerous to the extent it is unenforceable. One of the heroes of the story is the lawyer who spotted this, contacted Bates, and offered his se… (View Post)

Personally, Stocky, I think the biggest issue of all concerns the relationship between the Government and the businesses it owns. It cannot simply appoint a few execs and say 'Off you go, and le… (View Post)

@Leon Your name check is noted with thanks. Don't be harsh on yourself. It's easy to understand why people would find Post Offices, ancient emails, unglamourous people in mundane posts and … (View Post)

@IanB2 -your post of 8.57 refers. Yes, I know about not getting the credit in life for taking the tough decision. Are you a parent too. ;) It seems to me that Vennells and associates missed their opp… (View Post)

No amount of money can compensate the suffering that some went through and will always endure, but one thing that will definitely help is if the truth comes out fully, and without further delay. One … (View Post)