In general, I think the BBC is pretty reliable. If they state something as fact, it very likely is fact. That does mean they can be well behind the curve, in fast-moving situations, as they try to ve… (View Post)

The UN has contradicted Hamas’ claim that only 3 aid trucks were allowed into Northern Gaza. (View Post)

My view is that the Probate Service is much worse than five years ago. Back then, you got Grants in 3-6 weeks, typically. Now, it’s more like 12-16 weeks. This follows the replacement of paper applic… (View Post)

Is this “Russia’s positively last territorial demand?” It’s like reliving 1933/39. That nice Mr. Hitler/Putin only wants to live in peace with us. (View Post)

It's hard not to compare Western Europe's political class now, with their counterparts in the Fifth Century. Enervated, decadent, no longer willing to defend themselves from external threat… (View Post)