Colin D Gordon

“Asking guests for a contribution to Christmas dinner is the ultimate breach of hospitality etiquette. But when the total cost of opening your hone for a full day of celebrations hits over £500, how much generosity can a single host realistically afford?” This view, expressed by Tommy Johnson, the e-commerce manager at the Homefire Fuel […]

“Toothpaste isn’t exactly a high-tech industry. It’s just fluoride with an abrasive, some detergent and flavourings. Cheaper brands are just as good as the expensive ones”. This was the indignant reaction of one shopper in Birmingham, quoted by the Daily Mirror’s regional content editor Howard Lloyd on 17th November ,who denounced being asked to pay […]