Yes, that's why I said it's disgusting.
Autumn Budget 2022
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Yes, that's why I said it's disgusting.
No it's fair pensioners are unable to supplement their income.
Some are, and if they are struggling they should get help. Some are quite wealthy and have other sources of income and don't need more handouts just because of their age.
it's pointless arguing with stupid.
They paid in just the same , maybe even more through other taxes why shouldn't they?
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I've already started down that road. I've had to buy lots of stuff for my daughter being new at Uni. I'm also buying a few clothes for a new job as I haven't actually had to go to the office for 2.5 years. But apart from that it's now essentials only. The economy is going to tank.
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Everyone pays those other taxes. If the government can't afford triple lock increases to wages of nurses, teachers, bus drivers, etc then pensioners shouldn't get it either.
Its coming at some point.
Well what's the point in saving for retirement then might as well spend it now.
Don't have to be a nurse, you don't choose to be a pensioner.
Interest
Energy
Food
Very little of that contributes to the bulk of UK jobs.
Who hasn't made some cuts to optional spending? I suspect only the very wealthy.
For us the first thing to go is eating out. It's the worst bang for buck.
Takeaways too.
Cinema etc.
Other poor bang for buck
-multiple streaming subs
-live events (music/sport)
-physical store shopping
Delaying goods purchases, that new TV
Then this becomes the norm and many will never go back.
Soon you'll live in your home work in your home and socialise in your home. Because you won't be able to afford anything else
This is a decision many (me for sure) will have to face. If you're not gonna be mega rich.. Is there any point trying to save if its taken all away?
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I can’t believe I am the first to say it.
It’s like the Tories have been replaced by the dreaded Anti-Growth Coalition!!
KGM vs John Glen on C4 news about as primal as it gets in terms of political budgetary interviews
eta followed by a cracker with Mogg.
It’s like the Tories have been replaced by the dreaded Anti-Growth Coalition!!
KGM vs John Glen on C4 news about as primal as it gets in terms of political budgetary interviews
eta followed by a cracker with Mogg.
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An amazing budget from the Party of fiscal responsibility
www.theguardian.com
What a champ
Unless it can make your donors and friends rich
David Cameron rebuked by statistics watchdog over debt claims
PM said the government was 'paying down Britain's debts' in political broadcast, even though debt is actually rising
www.theguardian.com
Someone does. Even for your usual pithy levels of retorts this is a doozy.
If the pays too low for you get a new job, a shortage would drive wage increases.
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Soldato
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I'm going to Godskitchen next month. The gov't can try and stop me!
I'll still go out twice a week to Caffe Nero to see one friend and to Wetherspoon to see a group of friends which totals around £30/week out of my entertainment budget. I'm on £18k, so a low(ish) earner and my energy bill for a 1-bed flat is now £174/month instead of £74/month so I'm feeling the pain like everyone else. However, I'm bored of being told by the press on what I should be doing with my money.
I can go to cafes and pubs and so can you!
We have a shortage of nurses already and they are getting below inflation pay rises, so real term pay cuts. So your argument isn't standing up to the merest of glances.
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Pubs are rubbish these days anyway. Overpriced and no atmosphere.
FFTY
my local is still a proper village style boozer where you know everyone and everyone knows you, still have lock ins and whilst prices have stillgone up it's still worth it for a social as it has a great atmosphere and still has live bands every other saturday