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We had a similar issue in a house we just moved into. Time was limited - hence the solution. Two bedrooms had 4ft wardrobe recesses (22" deep) with sliding doors and some hanging rails. The cheapest quickest solution was to buy (from IKEA) shelving or bookcase units - just select the size...

I agree with most you have said, However the challenge is effective change not the science. Much public opinion is unconvinced by the science, or in denial. Changes will involve either material cost or substantial constraints upon that which currently gives pleasure. Deploying resources...

I'll have a go. The question is a pragmatic "what can be done about it", not a debate over whether it is happening. It is us, ****-sapiens, who have created the probability of rapid damaging climate change through profligate use of finite resources and over population. Climate science is...

Compared to the 1970-1980 period, the disruption seen over the last two years is but a minor blip. ONS graph

For many the term "unwoke" is a compliment reserved for those who have the independence of mind not to perpetually follow the herd.

The culture in many nationalised industries was very positive as you describe - I used to work with colleagues previously involved in the energy sector who had much the same view - a commitment to the goals of the organisation and public service. Privatisation was a mixed blessing - positive...

Great idea - only slight problem is that second homes are where people want to go to holiday and relax - live the rural or seaside dream!. Areas are employment and infrastructure (healthcare, education, transport links etc) deserts. Map One could of course build an infrastructure to support...

That there is land to be built upon is beyond doubt - even though the UK overall has a high population density compared to most European neighbours and N America. Increasing urbanisation mainly impacts those locations already desirable - landscape, jobs, travel links, education, climate, etc...

Levelling up was a convincing positive way to communicate an aspiration - that there is little evidence of real activity is also true. In the search for comforting concepts there is already evidence of inconsistency. Labour want to give more power (which I support) to local communities - so...

If you can see the end grain on the end of the door panel you may be able to deduce the size of tree from which it was cut - the diameter would have some link to approximate age, but would probably vary due to climatic norms where it is grown. From a profit perspective I assume wider boards...

Hindenburg, despite footage showing a massive fireball 200ft above ground, resulted in the death of 35, and the survival of 61 on board. I believe (although may be wrong) (a) the ship floated to the ground rather than plummeted, and (b) the main accommodation was below the gas bags, and...

Martin Luther King - "justice too long delayed is justice denied". Impacts both those charged who have to deal with extended stress if later judged innocent, and delays closure for the victims. The current situation is best described as woeful - prisons demand is over 100% of capacity leading...

It used to be the case that training ensured the capable could operate safely, protecting both themselves and others through adoption of sound working practices. Training is now undertaken so employer can avoid claims when there is an "event" - " the member of staff should have known - they...

David Frost - Oxford graduate in French and History. Joined the FCO in 1987 (age 22). A number of different postings including ambassador to Denmark and culminating in in Director for Europe Trade and International Affairs - the most senior UK government trade policy official. Suella...

It called play politics - answer the question with the answer you like irrespective of balance - (a) they won a landslide with 412 seats, or (b) they polled the lowest vote share of any winning party in UK general electoral history. Brexit - the argument was lost in 2016. Followed by 4 years...

That any administration appoints people with actual experience when forming a government after 14 years in opposition makes very good sense. The Tories appointed many to ministerial positions over the last 14 years (last was David Cameron) - although process and scrutiny have been called into...

Believe what you want. In 2023 businesses and private individuals gave £13m to the Labour party - up 500% from 4 years earlier. Does this represent genuine support for the Labour party, or an attempt by many of the larger contributors to influence legislation in the event of a Labour win...

Many suffragettes who took direct action were arrested for breaking various laws - mostly ones that protected private property - and went to prison. From the start of the 20th century to the beginning of World War One, almost 1,000 suffragettes were imprisoned. Emmeline Pankhurst went to jail...

The left are barely detectable as a political force at the moment - in the election just gone, obviously "left" parties between them accumulated less than 1% of the votes. A more likely scenario is: the remnants of centre right Tory support migrate to a fairly central LibDem party, Reform...

Nonsense - the state routinely uses the private sector for delivery of public services - defence equipment, pharmaceuticals, construction, refuse collection etc etc etc. The state agrees the terms- quality, price, quantity etc - and should be managing delivery. If the private sector fails to...