Columnists

Mark Palmer on prolific exaggeration

Our columnist is the first to admit that he is prone to exaggeration. But how acceptable is it to embellish the truth?

Columnists

Mark Palmer on the consequences of a cashless society

Our columnist laments the demise of notes and coins and the challenges of adapting to a new cashless society.
Columnists

Mark Palmer on tips being added to the bill - "it's just not British"

Our columnist is all in favour of leaving a tip, but wants to make that choice.
Columnists

Mark Palmer asks are our grandchildren watching too much TV

Our columnist wonders whether 24-hour TV is doing our grandchildren more harm than good?