abstract:Thomas John (Tom) Higgins (born 1944) is a California rock climber with many first and first free ascents primarily in the western United States. He is noted for pushing standards using a purist, free climbing style.
Researchby TomHigginsofCardiffUniversitysuggests thatthe numeracyrequirementsforretailassistantsand care-home workers in Britain went downbetween 1997 and 2012.
TomHiggins, the boss of Best Western, says free access is becoming the norm because travellers object to paying for what they now regard as an essential service.