That sounds pathetic. I think one problem is that many of these figurehead types whose main role is to "chair" things have exactly that skill and no other. They look the part, have a bit of… (View Post)

It does, and I agree your point, but to make another one against it. If the pension goes up purely and simply by inflation every year (so no link to average earnings) then in the very long run pensio… (View Post)

Well my parents (not in a care home) get great utility from the person who comes every fortnight to do their nails. It's probably their favourite of the various visits from various providers of … (View Post)

Great idea. Bidding war ensues between USA and China pushing up the price to the stratosphere. Trump will understand. "Transactional". (View Post)

Yes, there are lots of competing theories and opinions on what a UK government should do to encourage growth in the UK economy. I have no view other than the obvious stuff of avoiding unnecessary bar… (View Post)