Usurious rates for university loans, though. Afforable housing? Maybe in the wilds of the Northern coalfields. And NI used to be 11% back in 2009 IIRC. (View Post)

That was after 1835. The OP specified 1750. Here is an example of a string-em-up in 1823: https://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/historypastandpresent/2016/01/15/the-execution-of-benjamin-candler-valet-to-th… (View Post)

The 68+yos don't agree with you. They'll say it is a matter of not stealing their money. An important psychological block. As is the notion of immutable rights incurred through NI payments … (View Post)

At least Plaid Cymru are still campaigning for proper British. Not like this furrin immigrant Anglish the Tories insist on speaking. (View Post)

Could be second state pension. The real issue is that DWP don't have to do what every other pension provider or employer does - tax at source. Bastards still don't provide a P60, even. (View Post)