Probably a reaction to Russell Brand. (View Post)

The budget adds to borrowing and adds to borrowing costs. It’s a sleight of hand that tries to get the government credit for spending increases, while pinning the blame on businesses for wage freezes… (View Post)

I had three nights at a glorified guest house in Hope Cove, followed by three at the Harbour Hotel in Salcombe. The food at the former was way better than the latter. (View Post)

Sorry to go off-topic, but I enjoyed the discussion about hyper-luxury, on the previous thread. I *loved* my Naples junior suite @£240 a night. It’s a converted monastery, filled with art works and a… (View Post)

I find that hotel room prices bear little relation to the standard of the hotel. This year: The Lynch, is a wonderful country house hotel in Somerton. I can get a vast double bedroom for £140 a night… (View Post)