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S&P says UK 'to lose top credit rating'
The greatest piece of self flagellation since Henry ii punished himself after doing away with Thomas a Becket :eek: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/sp-says-uk-to-lose-top-credit-rating-after-vote-to-leave-the-eu-reports-a7099581.html
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If we vote to Remain what happens?
A lot has been made of the Brexit campaign's inability to paint a picture of what will happen if we vote for Brexit. Turning the question on its head, can those supporting remain claim 'It ill be just like it is now' or actually will we see a very different EU continue to emerge, perhaps even faster, as a result of a UK…
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When's the first interest rate rise going to come?
...today? If the currency tanks 10% that implies higher import costs which implies higher inflation which implies higher base rates which implies higher mortgage rates. The later you leabe the rises the bigger they need to be. OTOH, there is so much more debt today that a smaller rise takes otu more demand than it did in…
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Young people and the economy
In the spirit of michaels threads I thought I'd contribute one. When older people are voting for exit, claiming that they are protecting younger people's futures, why do they not ask younger people what they actually want? The polls tell us that the largest percentage of remain voters are 19-29. The next largest are the…
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The Vote - the mechanics of it all....
Ok, so here we go.... all trott down to the local school/hall to vote, but what happens then? Is it like normal elections where we get to see area's 'declaring' throughout the night or do we just get an IN/OUT answer, or numbers etc... I have a valid reason - I'm happy to stay up and watch this unfold (and be disappointed…
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Dumb question
Can someone please explain to a dumbo like me why when the economy tanks in normal times interest rates are cut but when the economy tanks post Brexit, interest rates are supposed to go up? This is all too much for my little brain.
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Democracy and the Economy
I have lived through several political ages: 1) In the second half of the 70’s Labour was in charge governing at the behest of the unions, the public realised a change was required and in 1979 voted for Thatcher. 2) 18 years later the Tories had run out of ideas and turned to internal squabbling and sleaze, again the…
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The EU and the Economy
Most leading commentators suggest UK GDP will grow more slowly over the next 5-15 years (depending on forecast) if we leave the EU than if we remain within. However: 1) This is GDP not GDP per head, as they also forecast slower population growth the impact on GDP per head (closer to what actually matters) will obviously be…
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Full Facts
There have been many untruths in this campaign. After all, it is being run by politicians so when their mouth is moving you know they're lying. Before you head out to vote tomorrow, why not do one last check of the facts. It'll be your last chance: https://fullfact.org/
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Wheelchair bus case
Thus is the case of a bus company not forcing a buggy passenger to move for a wheelchair passenger - now going to the Supreme Court. I have sympathy for disabled people, however if bus drivers aren't going to be allowed to you touch anyone (for fear of assault claims) let alone move babies then won't the police have to be…
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Is it ethical?
.... for an employer to send emails etc to their employee's 'encouraging' them to vote in a certain way on the EU referendum? Both sides seem to be doing this... Surely this is inappropriate?
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Has CLAPTON swung your mind. IN or OUT
Don't know about you but reading the cutting insight of CLAPTON et al has totally convinced me. I was always a bit on the fence but the noises from the out group having convinced me without a doubt that I do not sit with them. Remain for me. Anyone else made up their mind?
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IN/OUT Trump card time...
With us getting close, I'm sure each side has something up their sleeve. What do you think it could be? On the Remain camp I thought DC would announce a groundbreaking immigration change if we stay, but I keep hearing no movement on this can occur so not so sure now (unless this announcement will double surprise me?!)...…
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Equity Release
Wew are considering Equity release, kids happy with it, no debt but penion not great ,wife will not move, Should we wait until after EU vote before we have the valution carried out? Thanks
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GDP, the NHS and life expectancy
International comparisons and historical data show a strong correlation between gdp and life expectancy. Similarly the NHS has to make life and death decisions every day about what life saving treatments are affordable given a limited budget. As gdp increases over time we are able to spend more money on the NHS and…
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Latest ONS figures put London up ...
14.5% in the last twelve months. Could a lower pound make price surge even more ?
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BN3 (Hove) voted most desirable location in UK
For second year running for young professionals ... http://www.propertywire.com/news/europe/uk-young-professional-buyers-2016061712043.html
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Car with a 300 mile range which can recharge to 80% in 15 mins
Not for sale though. http://www.wsj.com/articles/porsche-unveils-prototype-battery-driven-sports-car-1442252975 An interesting point is made by Porsche: My bold. So the question remains; assuming that electric cars are made in volume will the car or the battery be commoditised (or both!)?
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Has Crashy and co finally come to their senses...
http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/210009-is-it-time-to-admit-we-are-just-plain-wrong/
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Gove
Did Gove actually acuse the Guardian of ' try to get a 79-year-old man to serve their agenda' when that was exactly what he was attempting to do?
