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September CPI hits 5.2% - figures to set rises in benefits
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Why do benefit claimants have an automatic right to increases 3% higher than the average worker?
It's a good thing. In Economics it's called an Automatic Stabilzer .
It might also make GO realise he should do something about inflation.Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.0 -
Ahhhh, energy pushing up inflation, think I also mentioned this a few years ago as well. I wonder when the penny is going to drop ? I said that this downturn would be like no other and so it's turning out to be.
I'm afraid this is only the beginning, it's going to get a hell of a lot worse as people reflect on the fact that the massive upward curve that we've seen in living standards, particularly since the second world war is/has coming to an end.Have owned outright since Sept 2009, however I'm of the firm belief that high prices are a cancer on society, they have sucked money out of the economy, handing it to banks who've squandered it.0 -
it doesn't matter whether they deserve them or not. the point is, why should those who don't work get more that those who do. public workers get a (hahaha) pay freeze, yet the non-worker gets a pay increase. it is MADNESS however you look at it. hardly incentive to work is it????0
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Absolutely amazing, I actually agree (in essence) with what The White horse is saying!
Those receiving benefits should not have any more right to an increase than those in work, after all, we are all in the funny coloured stuff as citizens of this country and we should all be doing 'our bit' in reducing the deficit.
As far as I am concerned, it is only fair.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Absolutely amazing, I actually agree (in essence) with what The White horse is saying!
Those receiving benefits should not have any more right to an increase than those in work, after all, we are all in the funny coloured stuff as citizens of this country and we should all be doing 'our bit' in reducing the deficit.
As far as I am concerned, it is only fair.
Only problem is in a time when 500 people apply for 20 jobs in Poundland it’s very difficult to get a job.0 -
Ahhhh, energy pushing up inflation, think I also mentioned this a few years ago as well. I wonder when the penny is going to drop ? I said that this downturn would be like no other and so it's turning out to be.
Doesn't seem long ago when the Arabs said they were happy with oil prices in the $15-30 range.'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 Thatcher0 -
Only problem is in a time when 500 people apply for 20 jobs in Poundland it’s very difficult to get a job.
I haven't said it is not....I really cannot see where you are coming from with this statement, it has nothing to do with what I said at all!We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Graham_Devon wrote: »I've just read that this has cost us an extra £1.8bn.
The budget was worked out on the Office for Budgetary Responsibility. However, they predicted the highest rate would be 4.3%. So the benefits bill is £1.8bn higher than expected, taking the benefits bill to 'just' £209.6bn
Yay. Bulls win.0 -
Generally, someone out of work will get all or most of their rent and council tax paid for.
My point still remains, we all need to take the hit and it would not be fair if the only people taking the hit are those who are working.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0
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