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To comply with UK and European regulations (Directive 2002/58 on Privacy and Electronic Communications) a message indicating that “this website uses cookies” is displayed. The message can be cleared by pressing the “OK, THANKS” button. Ironically, for the website to remember that you have accepted cookies itself requires a cookie. This website relies on “implied consent”, meaning that if you continue to use the site, you have consented to the use of cookies, as given below.
Essential Cookies
There are no essential cookies used on this website. You can disable cookies for this website without affecting operation.
Session Cookies
These enable optimal performance of the website. They are deleted on leaving the website.
- Maintain whether you are logged into the website, or not
Persistent Cookies
These persist between visits to the website. They are deleted after a configured duration.
- Hiding the cookie message persists for 30 days
Functional Cookies
The following are not strictly necessary, but are used to tell us which pages you find most interesting (anonymously). This website will:
- Track the pages you visit via Google Analytics
Third party tracking cookies
There are no third party tracking cookies used by this website. Many websites allow third-party tracking cookies for advertising, which “follow you around”. This website has no advertising and does not allow third-party tracking cookies.