Genuine LOL at that. Of course the decision is always for the minister to make, and one supposes there are differing degrees of forcefulness that the senior CS might make in advising against the appo… (View Post)

Yes, better to find the money from somewhere, anywhere, rather than taking the loan. Also, say it quietly but student loans are a significant driver of young graduates ending up in places like the sa… (View Post)

The student loan system is crazy for most people, at least those going straight from school at 18 or 19. Start with the usury of the interest rates being well over the base rate, and the minimum repa… (View Post)

Good piece as ever @Cyclefree, although one has to disagree with the word “enjoy” in the first line. There really isn’t much enjoyable about stories of abuse of power, of women, and of children, as I… (View Post)

Well I’m sure an HMRC forensic audit of his finances going back two decades can reveal the answer. Now that would be fun, for everyone except Mr Mandelson. Even Mr Eagles would notice $75k in one go,… (View Post)