ON the day the GMB reveals that local government job losses have topped the 160,000 mark, and Government cuts are being blamed for the mass closure of public libraries, swimming pools and the destruction of front-line services, the Daily Telegraph’s Lifestyle section brings us . . .
The Best Cake Stands
“Perry cake stand from Watts London – Inspired by a wallpaper design by George Frederick Bodley, this cake stand is bold, colourful and original. It even has 22-carat gold detailing! £79, Watts London.”
Note the exclamation mark after “gold detailing”. That makes it extra special. If you’ve just lost your job, this really would be something to spend your redundancy money on. And if you can’t afford cake, get some damp tissue and grow cress on it.




