Another thing to note from the discussion is how easily people accept stats that are fairly obviously misleading if they fit their preconceived direction of travel. We can all be guilty of that so sh… (View Post)

It is partly a timing calculation issue. Sounds like the 7.6% is for two years of pay rises due to the strikes and late wage settlements in 2024. https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peop… (View Post)

Northern Ireland seems excluded reading it literally although assume they are in either (or both) GB or Ireland for these purposes. "What countries are included? Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzego… (View Post)

His failure to beat the crazy orange one? (View Post)

How would we notice the difference? (View Post)