What’s wrong with living in Basildon? Not that I’ve ever been.
Anyway, looking at a map, HYUFD seems nearer to Harlow.
It's in Essex, the armpit of the UK.
Rural Essex has some of the most beautiful bits of the UK. As you should also know being an Oliver Cromwell fan, his son Richard went to school in Essex too, Felsted
Saffron Walden is nice.
And Canvey Island gave the world its finest musical group. Lee Brilleaux's stage presence could easily knock any King's Singer from f***ing Cambridge into a cocked hat.
Lots of Medieval and Tudor buildings in Saffron Walden and stately home Audley End not far either (though it is closer to Cambridgeshire than London and south Essex)
What’s wrong with living in Basildon? Not that I’ve ever been.
Anyway, looking at a map, HYUFD seems nearer to Harlow.
It's in Essex, the armpit of the UK.
Rural Essex has some of the most beautiful bits of the UK. As you should also know being an Oliver Cromwell fan, his son Richard went to school in Essex too, Felsted
Saffron Walden is nice too.
And Canvey Island gave the world its finest musical group. Lee Brilleaux's stage presence could easily knock any King's Singer from f***ing Cambridge into a cocked hat.
Radiohead are from Canvey Island? I did not know that...
Seemingly dozens of civil servants, including several perm secs, or Raab - a man who has achieved nothing in public life, Guido - a professional shit-stirrer, and HYUFD - a digital masturbation device from Basildon?
I live in rural Essex, not Basildon
Apologies.
A digital masturbation device from Epping.
I don't live in Epping either now
I guess that makes me PB's only genuine connection to Epping then, thanks to my membership of Epping Ongar Railway
What’s wrong with living in Basildon? Not that I’ve ever been.
Anyway, looking at a map, HYUFD seems nearer to Harlow.
It's in Essex, the armpit of the UK.
Rural Essex has some of the most beautiful bits of the UK. As you should also know being an Oliver Cromwell fan, his son Richard went to school in Essex too, Felsted
Saffron Walden is nice too.
And Canvey Island gave the world its finest musical group. Lee Brilleaux's stage presence could easily knock any King's Singer from f***ing Cambridge into a cocked hat.
Radiohead are from Canvey Island? I did not know that...
He meant Chas n’ Dave.
Russian trolls are taught about them in St Peterburg.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
Sounds like the latest internationalist WEF bollocks, utter waste of money and effort, irrelevant to the needs of the UK, both men should try reaching average at their day job before engaging in extra curricular activities.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The photos of that Chinese balloon look very lunar, as did Rover from the Prisoner series. Lunar and as if someone is doing something to the moon, given the long line of solar panels underneath. The full moon is tomorrow.
As a talking head mentioned, Trump would have shot it down immediately, and probably ensured that he was filmed pulling the trigger. A gesture which would probably have bought him years of idleness against the threat of 'Chayna'.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
As a talking head mentioned, Trump would have shot it down immediately, and probably ensured that he was filmed pulling the trigger. A gesture which would probably have bought him years of idleness against the threat of 'Chayna'.
Trump would have thought it was filled with COVID.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
To get everyone who isn't using the existing digital versions of currency to use a NEW digital version of currency. It makes absolute sense if you...no actually it doesn't.
Not a lot of people have heard of German writer, Uwe Johnson, who bizarrely decided to settle in Sheerness, Essex in 1974, where he stayed until his death in 1984.
His masterwork, Jahrestage, is a tetralogy about the life of a single mother who lives on the Upper West Side of New York, from where I am currently writing.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
What’s wrong with living in Basildon? Not that I’ve ever been.
Anyway, looking at a map, HYUFD seems nearer to Harlow.
It's in Essex, the armpit of the UK.
Rural Essex has some of the most beautiful bits of the UK. As you should also know being an Oliver Cromwell fan, his son Richard went to school in Essex too, Felsted
Saffron Walden is nice too.
And Canvey Island gave the world its finest musical group. Lee Brilleaux's stage presence could easily knock any King's Singer from f***ing Cambridge into a cocked hat.
Radiohead are from Canvey Island? I did not know that...
He meant Chas n’ Dave.
Russian trolls are taught about them in St Peterburg.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Rishi Sunak has dodged saying whether he is a billionaire in an awkward clash with Piers Morgan. The PM was challenged on being 'stinking rich' during a Talk TV interview to mark 100 days since he took charge in No10. After a painful pause, Mr Sunak - renowned as one of the richest MPs - conceded he is 'financially fortunate'.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The balloon is quite exciting. It’s definitely Cold War II, isn’t it?
It seems very odd. It wasn't exactly subtle. Why do it?
It is a shame we won't get to see the inevitable tear down.
These things are surprisingly controllable now as weather forecasts are good enough to allow them to steer using wind currents at different heights in the atmosphere. Perhaps they just lost control of it?
After all, what the Chinese government needs to spy on most is its own people.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
Sounds like the latest internationalist WEF bollocks, utter waste of money and effort, irrelevant to the needs of the UK, both men should try reaching average at their day job before engaging in extra curricular activities.
It would be a good start if the banks actually worked now. I am referring, of course, to the rigmarole of passwords, errors and hopelessly long waiting times to speak to somebody who can sort out the problem.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Shocker as initial demand is not somebody's negotiating endpoint. That was obvious from the first moment anybody mentioned 19%.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Shocker as initial demand is not somebody's negotiating endpoint. That was obvious from the first moment anybody mentioned 19%.
Agreed.
I mean, my initial demand would be for every civil servant at the DfE to be whipped butt naked through the streets of Aylesbury before being publicly crucified, but I'm willing to settle in practice for them just being forced to teach sex ed to year 9 last thing on a Friday after they (year 9, that is) have all had a maths lesson.
Mind you, there are those who feel this would be the crueller punishment, but my answer is, as they would fail in the first five minutes at least it would be quicker.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Dodgy analysis Moon Shadow. Have you been on the sauce this evening?
What’s your take then, Mex Pet? 🙂
The Tories popularity boost is a question, becuase I don’t believe they will get that myself. Everything else though, the details of the settlement, the weakening hand of other health unions who don’t agree to the same, and the fact that the government aren’t stupid enough to spurn this opportunity, that’s so true you will hear the same analysis on TV news reports in coming days. Go on then, what’s your ’take’ of the same story?
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Shocker as initial demand is not somebody's negotiating endpoint. That was obvious from the first moment anybody mentioned 19%.
Agreed.
I mean, my initial demand would be for every civil servant at the DfE to be whipped butt naked through the streets of Aylesbury before being publicly crucified, but I'm willing to settle in practice for them just being forced to teach sex ed to year 9 last thing on a Friday after they (year 9, that is) have all had a maths lesson.
Mind you, there are those who feel this would be the crueller punishment, but my answer is, as they would fail in the first five minutes at least it would be quicker.
What's the problem with sex ed on the last session of the week? It'll be easier for them to do their practical homework while they remember.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Shocker as initial demand is not somebody's negotiating endpoint. That was obvious from the first moment anybody mentioned 19%.
Agreed.
I mean, my initial demand would be for every civil servant at the DfE to be whipped butt naked through the streets of Aylesbury before being publicly crucified, but I'm willing to settle in practice for them just being forced to teach sex ed to year 9 last thing on a Friday after they (year 9, that is) have all had a maths lesson.
Mind you, there are those who feel this would be the crueller punishment, but my answer is, as they would fail in the first five minutes at least it would be quicker.
What's the problem with sex ed on the last session of the week? It'll be easier for them to do their practical homework while they remember.
The point is, it's the lesson when they're at their most weary and least receptive.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
They were ignored in that case and nothing seems to have happened.
If it had been me on the receiving end I would have been tempted to do the same thing here. It would take ages to come to court and I wouldn't have thought there was a high chance of success for MEE even if it did.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Dodgy analysis Moon Shadow. Have you been on the sauce this evening?
What’s your take then, Mex Pet? 🙂
The Tories popularity boost is a question, becuase I don’t believe they will get that myself. Everything else though, the details of the settlement, the weakening hand of other health unions who don’t agree to the same, and the fact that the government aren’t stupid enough to spurn this opportunity, that’s so true you will hear the same analysis on TV news reports in coming days. Go on then, what’s your ’take’ of the same story?
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Shocker as initial demand is not somebody's negotiating endpoint. That was obvious from the first moment anybody mentioned 19%.
Technically 12% lower though in consolidated pay. Would be laughable for employer to claim negotiation success knocking 12% off due to their previous tough line, I don’t detect any weakening of nurse strike resolve or backwards in public support. nor am I saying it’s as good as I feel they deserve, especially to tackle low numbers due to eroded pay. Yet, according to this report, the nurse leaders seem keen to sell this deal.
My major irritation these days is paying for 95% of things by card and then realising you need a coin to get into a public loo and the best you can do is get a tenner from a nearby ATM.
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
A lot of old school taxis in provincial towns. Some ok restaurants/cafe's. buskers beggars (edit) swimming pool lockers
Like Joan of Arc against the English brave Liz fought valiantly against the Big State, Big Government establishment and for tax cuts for businesses and workers.
Sunak and Starmer may have won the battle but as St Joan became a martyr for the Catholic Church and France, St Liz will become a martyr for hedge fund managers and private equity firms and wealthy entrepreneurs, rewarded with an eternal fat paycheque at a US think tank!
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
A lot of old school taxis in provincial towns. Some ok restaurants/cafe's. buskers beggars
Smaller shops, again especially in provincial towns where prices are lower.
Various workers and trades. The last time I had a new tyre I paid in cash.
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
Lending a tenner to a friend, paying for slightly illegal services, not wanting every purchase to be trackable even if you are doing nothing illicit, using a change jar as a savings jar to treat yourself without guilt when it gets full....uses of cash are endless.
The people who want an end to cash are merely people who don't care if every governement and private company can track every penny you spend because they see that somehow a good thing....
until a government comes in and decides you spending more than x pounds a month on alcohol is a bad thing so block purchases after you reach your limit or they decide you lending 50£ to a friend should be taxed as income and likewise him paying you back likewise. Those that advocate societies going cashless really haven't thought about the lack of privacy it engenders and the capability of politicians to be total arseholes
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
Lending a tenner to a friend, paying for slightly illegal services, not wanting every purchase to be trackable even if you are doing nothing illicit, using a change jar as a savings jar to treat yourself without guilt when it gets full....uses of cash are endless.
The people who want an end to cash are merely people who don't care if every governement and private company can track every penny you spend because they see that somehow a good thing....
until a government comes in and decides you spending more than x pounds a month on alcohol is a bad thing so block purchases after you reach your limit or they decide you lending 50£ to a friend should be taxed as income and likewise him paying you back likewise. Those that advocate societies going cashless really haven't thought about the lack of privacy it engenders and the capability of politicians to be total arseholes
Or equally bad, when the power goes down and the electronic systems fail, when the bank systems crash after dodgy software updates, when bad actors hack key systems...cash is a useful backstop in such instances.
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
Lending a tenner to a friend, paying for slightly illegal services, not wanting every purchase to be trackable even if you are doing nothing illicit, using a change jar as a savings jar to treat yourself without guilt when it gets full....uses of cash are endless.
The people who want an end to cash are merely people who don't care if every governement and private company can track every penny you spend because they see that somehow a good thing....
until a government comes in and decides you spending more than x pounds a month on alcohol is a bad thing so block purchases after you reach your limit or they decide you lending 50£ to a friend should be taxed as income and likewise him paying you back likewise. Those that advocate societies going cashless really haven't thought about the lack of privacy it engenders and the capability of politicians to be total arseholes
Or equally bad, when the power goes down and the electronic systems fail, when the bank systems crash after dodgy software updates, when bad actors hack key systems...cash is a useful backstop in such instances.
Agreed, there are so many bad things about do away with hard cash both accidental and intentional I shake my head everytime I see people advocate it.
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
Lending a tenner to a friend, paying for slightly illegal services, not wanting every purchase to be trackable even if you are doing nothing illicit, using a change jar as a savings jar to treat yourself without guilt when it gets full....uses of cash are endless.
The people who want an end to cash are merely people who don't care if every governement and private company can track every penny you spend because they see that somehow a good thing....
until a government comes in and decides you spending more than x pounds a month on alcohol is a bad thing so block purchases after you reach your limit or they decide you lending 50£ to a friend should be taxed as income and likewise him paying you back likewise. Those that advocate societies going cashless really haven't thought about the lack of privacy it engenders and the capability of politicians to be total arseholes
Or equally bad, when the power goes down and the electronic systems fail, when the bank systems crash after dodgy software updates, when bad actors hack key systems...cash is a useful backstop in such instances.
Some people don't even have bank accounts and/or can't cope with the digital world.
Poor thing ! Truss needs help as she’s clearly delusional. Why on earth are the Telegraph giving her this air-time . No one cares what she has to say .
Thereby proving she really is as stupid as she looked in office. Which is some achievement.
I've heard the BBC called leftwing before, but never the pension funds and the financial markets.
Mmm. If one thinks the financial markets are left wing, it may be time to stop and consider whether you yourself may be slightly to the Right of entirely sane.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Dodgy analysis Moon Shadow. Have you been on the sauce this evening?
What’s your take then, Mex Pet? 🙂
The Tories popularity boost is a question, becuase I don’t believe they will get that myself. Everything else though, the details of the settlement, the weakening hand of other health unions who don’t agree to the same, and the fact that the government aren’t stupid enough to spurn this opportunity, that’s so true you will hear the same analysis on TV news reports in coming days. Go on then, what’s your ’take’ of the same story?
Are we quite sure?
Yes. Joking aside. Government will quickly close this deal at that offer price won’t they? But are nurses getting enough financially from the settlement?
Like Joan of Arc against the English brave Liz fought valiantly against the Big State, Big Government establishment and for tax cuts for businesses and workers.
Sunak and Starmer may have won the battle but as St Joan became a martyr for the Catholic Church and France, St Liz will become a martyr for hedge fund managers and private equity firms and wealthy entrepreneurs, rewarded with an eternal fat paycheque at a US think tank!
Ugh. The state of the Tory party. Perhaps we do need an election sooner rather than later. Not sure how the next two years can be styled out
The Bank of England and Treasury will next week throw their weight behind a "digital pound" as they set out a roadmap to introduce a new central bank currency by 2030.
Andrew Bailey and Jeremy Hunt are expected to say it is "likely" that a new form of money will be needed as cash use continues to decline in an increasingly digital economy.
It is understood that any new state-backed digital currency – which has been dubbed “Britcoin” in the press - would sit alongside cash. However, the plans are likely to fuel fears that physical currency could one day be phased out altogether.
The decision by Mr Hunt and Mr Bailey to throw their weight behind the project comes almost two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set up a taskforce as Chancellor to explore whether to create a so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).
"On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and HM Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future," the Bank of England Governor and current Chancellor say in extracts of a consultation paper seen by The Telegraph.
If every institution is so bloody leftwing after Tory governments for 31 of the previous 44 years, maybe it's because the Tories are simply crap at the job of governing? Long past time for a change.
Like Joan of Arc against the English brave Liz fought valiantly against the Big State, Big Government establishment and for tax cuts for businesses and workers.
Sunak and Starmer may have won the battle but as St Joan became a martyr for the Catholic Church and France, St Liz will become a martyr for hedge fund managers and private equity firms and wealthy entrepreneurs, rewarded with an eternal fat paycheque at a US think tank!
Like Joan of Arc against the English brave Liz fought valiantly against the Big State, Big Government establishment and for tax cuts for businesses and workers.
Sunak and Starmer may have won the battle but as St Joan became a martyr for the Catholic Church and France, St Liz will become a martyr for hedge fund managers and private equity firms and wealthy entrepreneurs, rewarded with an eternal fat paycheque at a US think tank!
Thereby proving she really is as stupid as she looked in office. Which is some achievement.
I've heard the BBC called leftwing before, but never the pension funds and the financial markets.
Mmm. If one thinks the financial markets are left wing, it may be time to stop and consider whether you yourself may be slightly to the Right of entirely sane.
Exactly. If she thinks that it was left-wing opposition to her "plans" she has gone completely round the bend.
Little old ladies who budget their pension each week by using cash. More common than you might think. Plus charity collection. Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal). Me, this morning at the market. Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
Lending a tenner to a friend, paying for slightly illegal services, not wanting every purchase to be trackable even if you are doing nothing illicit, using a change jar as a savings jar to treat yourself without guilt when it gets full....uses of cash are endless.
The people who want an end to cash are merely people who don't care if every governement and private company can track every penny you spend because they see that somehow a good thing....
until a government comes in and decides you spending more than x pounds a month on alcohol is a bad thing so block purchases after you reach your limit or they decide you lending 50£ to a friend should be taxed as income and likewise him paying you back likewise. Those that advocate societies going cashless really haven't thought about the lack of privacy it engenders and the capability of politicians to be total arseholes
Or equally bad, when the power goes down and the electronic systems fail, when the bank systems crash after dodgy software updates, when bad actors hack key systems...cash is a useful backstop in such instances.
Some people don't even have bank accounts and/or can't cope with the digital world.
Exactly. Though many large financial institutions are very much getting to the stage of just telling people who won't do all the apps and online stuff that they don't want their custom any more, thank you very much.
Like Joan of Arc against the English brave Liz fought valiantly against the Big State, Big Government establishment and for tax cuts for businesses and workers.
Sunak and Starmer may have won the battle but as St Joan became a martyr for the Catholic Church and France, St Liz will become a martyr for hedge fund managers and private equity firms and wealthy entrepreneurs, rewarded with an eternal fat paycheque at a US think tank!
Is Liz also hearing voices?
The voice of the Archangel Maggie?
The Blessed Margaret would have been appalled by unfunded tax cuts.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
Dodgy analysis Moon Shadow. Have you been on the sauce this evening?
What’s your take then, Mex Pet? 🙂
19% was always just a starting point. I suspected 8 to 10 percent was the finishing point. So what do I know? Acceptance at the lower end.
I am not sure it is the Conservative win you suggest. Welsh Labour resolving the Welsh nurses strike is not a hot topic in the pubs of Cardiff, so why would it be different for Sunak? Good news nonetheless.
Despite months trying to justify their 19% pay demand, leaders of the nurses strike have now told the Tory government at Westminster they will settle on 7% back dated to last April, and a small non consolidated one off payment of 1.5%.
Shocker as initial demand is not somebody's negotiating endpoint. That was obvious from the first moment anybody mentioned 19%.
Agreed.
I mean, my initial demand would be for every civil servant at the DfE to be whipped butt naked through the streets of Aylesbury before being publicly crucified, but I'm willing to settle in practice for them just being forced to teach sex ed to year 9 last thing on a Friday after they (year 9, that is) have all had a maths lesson.
Mind you, there are those who feel this would be the crueller punishment, but my answer is, as they would fail in the first five minutes at least it would be quicker.
Your initial demand seems a particularly cruel punishment. What has Aylesbury done to deserve such treatment?
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Russian trolls are taught about them in St Peterburg.
First Liz Truss's twisty pillar. Now this.
How will this be read in various cultures?
"The exploitation of superstitions for purposes of psychological warfare".
If (Spartan) reports of a second balloon are true, this is not an accident.
His masterwork, Jahrestage, is a tetralogy about the life of a single mother who lives on the Upper West Side of New York, from where I am currently writing.
For f*cking f*cks f*cking sake.
Having already offered 4% of it, Sunak’s government will love that, it’s totally acceptable compromise. I think we can call that strike over now?
The best aspect for the government is dividing and ruling if other unions, such as unite, hold out for more and battle on alone, after nurses have settled the historic walk out for just this smallish settlement? And settling with the nurses this coming week is bound to give Tories a much needed popularity boost?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/04/nurses-offer-to-call-off-strikes-if-sunak-matches-welsh-pay-offer
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/awkward-moment-rishi-sunak-is-asked-if-he-is-stinking-rich-during-piers-morgan-interview/ar-AA174aiS
It’s definitely Cold War II, isn’t it?
It is a shame we won't get to see the inevitable tear down.
These things are surprisingly controllable now as weather forecasts are good enough to allow them to steer using wind currents at different heights in the atmosphere. Perhaps they just lost control of it?
After all, what the Chinese government needs to spy on most is its own people.
Refuse firm Lord of the Bins ordered to change its name by Tolkien franchise
Two-man business contacted by lawyers of Middle-earth Enterprises, which owns rights to Lord of the Rings
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/feb/04/refuse-firm-lord-of-the-bins-ordered-to-change-its-name-by-tolkien-franchise
… As well as changing the firm’s name and website, they have been forced to ditch their company slogan – “One ring to remove it all”…
Or at any rate, orcard sods.
I mean, my initial demand would be for every civil servant at the DfE to be whipped butt naked through the streets of Aylesbury before being publicly crucified, but I'm willing to settle in practice for them just being forced to teach sex ed to year 9 last thing on a Friday after they (year 9, that is) have all had a maths lesson.
Mind you, there are those who feel this would be the crueller punishment, but my answer is, as they would fail in the first five minutes at least it would be quicker.
Go on then, what’s your ’take’ of the same story?
Who uses it, ever?
If original offer was 4%, that implies new offer is actually 5.5% consolidated + 1.5% one-off payment.
Car parking if you don’t have a smart phone (not universal).
Me, this morning at the market.
Dodgy trades for cash in hand.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-17350103
They were ignored in that case and nothing seems to have happened.
If it had been me on the receiving end I would have been tempted to do the same thing here. It would take ages to come to court and I wouldn't have thought there was a high chance of success for MEE even if it did.
Some ok restaurants/cafe's.
buskers
beggars
(edit) swimming pool lockers
"Flights have been suspended at several airports in the US as the country prepares to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon."
"...The US has also temporarily blocked civilian flights within 100 square miles over the Atlantic Ocean and around the South Carolina coast."
Sunak and Starmer may have won the battle but as St Joan became a martyr for the Catholic Church and France, St Liz will become a martyr for hedge fund managers and private equity firms and wealthy entrepreneurs, rewarded with an eternal fat paycheque at a US think tank!
Various workers and trades. The last time I had a new tyre I paid in cash.
The people who want an end to cash are merely people who don't care if every governement and private company can track every penny you spend because they see that somehow a good thing....
until a government comes in and decides you spending more than x pounds a month on alcohol is a bad thing so block purchases after you reach your limit or they decide you lending 50£ to a friend should be taxed as income and likewise him paying you back likewise. Those that advocate societies going cashless really haven't thought about the lack of privacy it engenders and the capability of politicians to be total arseholes
If one thinks the financial markets are left wing, it may be time to stop and consider whether you yourself may be slightly to the Right of entirely sane.
But are nurses getting enough financially from the settlement?
Long past time for a change.
I am not sure it is the Conservative win you suggest. Welsh Labour resolving the Welsh nurses strike is not a hot topic in the pubs of Cardiff, so why would it be different for Sunak? Good news nonetheless.
Never go full Jeremy Corbyn