We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Debate House Prices


In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non MoneySaving matters are no longer permitted. This includes wider debates about general house prices, the economy and politics. As a result, we have taken the decision to keep this board permanently closed, but it remains viewable for users who may find some useful information in it. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Who is going to Blog the Budget for us?

1…78101213…24

Comments

  • StevieJ
    StevieJ Posts: 20,174 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    SingleSue wrote: »
    I think we all share the pain..some to a slightly lesser degree but we are all impacted in some way.

    Only fair though.

    I still can't get over the fuel, tobacco and alcohol!

    People just go to Calais to stock up if duty is to high.
    'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher
  • collywollys
    collywollys Posts: 484 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    well done generali :beer:
  • mitchaa
    mitchaa Posts: 4,487 Forumite
    Was there a mention of NI increase for employees?
  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    bendix wrote: »
    Excellent budget by the Government.


    Unless you are selling something that comes under Capital Gains tomorrow or the day after or the day after that...
    Not Again
  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    seems fairly good though i think the vat is a bit harsh
    Replies to posts are always welcome, If I have made a mistake in the post, I am human, tell me nicely and it will be corrected. If your reply cannot be nice, has an underlying issue, or you believe that you are God, please post in another forum. Thank you
  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    mitchaa wrote: »
    Was there a mention of NI increase for employees?


    Well spotted......
    Not Again
  • bap98189
    bap98189 Posts: 3,803 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    ILW wrote: »
    So who is actually losing out then?

    Public sector workers.
    Anyone who actually buys stuff (VAT increase)
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Was there a mention of accelerating the speed on increasing retirement age to qualify for a pension or did I imagine it?

    Well done generali!!!! :T
    "This site is addictive!"
    Wooligan 2 squares for smoky - 3 squares for HTA
    Preemie hats - 2.
  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    there all acting like a bunch of kids that womans trying to talk and there jeering and playing silly !!!!!!s and this is who we want to run the country
    Replies to posts are always welcome, If I have made a mistake in the post, I am human, tell me nicely and it will be corrected. If your reply cannot be nice, has an underlying issue, or you believe that you are God, please post in another forum. Thank you
  • Blacklight
    Blacklight Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Much better than I expected. All credit to him I think he's played it very well.

    The devil will be in the detail as always though. Lets see what happens between now and the 6 o'clock news.
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.3K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 259K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture