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No such thing as gov 'deficit'
In the long term, anything the government spends circulates the economy and comes back as tax, although it may take a while which is why you see a deficit at the moment, its not like personal finances as they essentially get cashback as tax on whatever they spend, and is more like investment in its own economy. This is as…
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ASDA and Black Friday
I am absolutely delighted that ASDA has seen sense and decided not to join in - now I can do my routine shop without fighting the crowds.
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Facebook: Suspending accounts without proof of claim
Millions of users on Facebook have had their accounts suspended throughout this year (2015). Facebook have been claiming that the users affected by the suspension have been 'impersonating someone else or have not been using their correct names'. Facebook requests that users upload two forms of ID to prove that they say who…
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Website security/passwords..
This may not be the right forum, but after the Talktalk 'hack', I was surprised that people would need to be warned about not using the same passwords elsewhere - it's easy for websites to avoid this problem, so even if 'encrypted' passwords are stolen, they won't work anywhere else.. If they add a prefix to our passwords…
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This must be illegal?? P.f.i.
Hi, if i was a property owner, if i rent my home/building to a tennant/business, i must meet certain standards to make safe the property yes? i.e. a kitchen requires fire proof boards on a ceiling incase of fire? a bath/sink must have a water escape incase of over filling & potential flood damage? So if i modernise a…
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Direct Debit Payments to UK.Gov - new campaign?
Why is it that utilities, phone companies and others provide a discount if you pay by monthly direct debit (presumably becasue it is less admin), but if you pay anything to UK.gov by monthly direct debit, you pay more (e.g. TV licence, road tax).
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WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality
WASPI accept that state pension age must rise as people live longer. But feel that it's unfair that women were not informed personally in 1995 and 2011 when fundamental changes were made. The group is currently getting a barrister's opinion on the viability of a legal challenge to the Government's plans.…
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Profiteering Expert Needed
Hi everyone I am currently trying to find a profiteering expert for a legal case I am defending. I believe that the company who are taking me to court for defamation, have profited from certain actions during the recession, and I am therefore looking for an expert witness for my defence case. If you know anyone, either a…
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East Anglia and U.K. wide
Say No 2 TTIP – on 7th October 2015 In secrecy and away from the front pages of the newspapers or the glare of TV cameras, bureaucrats and lawyers from the USA and the EU are negotiating a new trade deal which could spell disaster in many different ways. The deal is known as the Transatlantic Trade and investment…
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Help. Please. It is the decent thing to do.
http://news.sky.com/story/1545615/britain-shamed-by-child-refugees-plight I am so 'touched' by this story, and SHOCKED (beware) by the image & plight, I actually thought I may try and do something positive, prod peoples conscience & try to at least help a little. Whatever your views on this subject, the kids are innocent…
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MSE Consultation response to CMA energy market investigation
The competition regulator is looking into what works well and what doesn't work well in the UK's energy market. We submitted the following response to its notice of possible remedies: CMA Energy market investigation. Do let us know what you think!
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Airport boarding pass VAT scam
This story has been everywhere today - Airport shops (already a rip off) ask you for your boarding pass so if you're going outside the EU they can trouser the VAT instead of giving the customer a discount. Boots & WH Smiths have said in the press that it is impractical to give customers different pricing if they show a…
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I am not in HULL
I never thought I would see the day when MSE got lazy and let people down. I will explain. For at least a year I have been trying to get Plusnet to accept that not all HU post codes are part of the Kingston Communications area. I live in HORNSEA, a very nice seaside town in the East Riding of Yorkshire (not HULL) my…
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Say NO to Article 20 of the TPD!
The EU and UK government are taking away people's right to choose! Millions of people in the UK have stopped smoking Tobacco cigarettes and have moved over to Vaping as an alternative. The EU are taking away vapers right to choose. Article 20 of the Tobacco Products Directive essentially bans all current electronic…
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Help stop the rise in Court Fees #saveukjustice
Please help ask the government not to increase the fee for a general application in civil proceedings to £255 The government are proposing to increase the court fee for a general application in civil proceedings ( the N244 application used to ask to set aside a default judgment, apply for a stay, compliance with a 31.14…
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Subscription traps/CPAs - CAB is conducting a survey
If anyone here has had problems with companies offering these "free trials" of products such as skincare and diet pills for the price of postage and packaging - only to find out you've unwittingly signed up for continuous payment authorities of £ large sums every 30 days - the Citizens Advice Bureau is interested to hear…
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The House of Commons and the Government launch new petitions website
For the first time ever, members of the public will be able to electronically petition the House of Commons. Any British citizen or UK resident will be able to start or sign a petition, raising concerns about issues that either the Government or the Commons are responsible for. This new initiative comes as a result of the…
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A new UK political system designed by the people, for the people
Our political system is broken and despite their promises, successive governments have proven themselves both unwilling and unable to provide the reform we need. Our government is driving a counter productive program of austerity against our young people, the poor, disabled and those who are least able to defend…
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CHAS children's hospice campaign
Sunday Post have started a campaign to raise a million pounds for a children's hospice. Very worthy cause. http://www.sundaypost.com/that-s-life/real-life-stories/oor-hoose-introducing-our-campaign-to-raise-a-million-pounds-for-robin-house-1.889397
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changing places song
http://www.astorbannerman.co.uk/news/when-youve-got-go/ catchy wee song about a serious issue.
