Jobs
Demob unhappy
The ex-officers left behind after VE day
How to pick a vicar
I know just the man my parish church needs. Unfortunately he’s Catholic – and fictional
Going the wrong way one step at a time
If I were to give you a budget to choose your perfect house, you would quickly have a clear idea…
Diary
Just back from Sri Lanka, a place I first went to in 1981. It was then a dreamy island. I…
Born to be famous
The old paths to the top for working-class children – sport, music, acting, writing – are now closed by nepotism
The radical centre
In almost a decade as Conservative leader, David Cameron has tended to avoid talking about his political philosophy. He has…
Barometer
Other people’s rocks Spain threatened to introduce a €40 border-crossing charge and find other ways of making life difficult for…
