"near the top" - i.e. leading, as in so many things. (View Post)

All sixes and sevens. (View Post)

What is it that distinguishes grammars from comprehensives? Why it's selection by ability. The elephant in the room. (View Post)

May I say that your regular postings from Spain are most agreeable. Watched a Portillo Spanish train trip yesterday which reminded me what a splendid and dignified country it is. How sad that travel … (View Post)

Well well, what do you know? FT: "Swedish companies reap benefits of country’s Covid-19 approach" Better than expected numbers suggests no-lockdown strategy helped business andTelegraph: &q… (View Post)