the budget

Subject: the budget Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:42 pm

any predictions?

Subject: Re: the budget Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:48 pm

Subject: Re: the budget Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:52 pm

it will cost us the budget 44866

Subject: Re: the budget Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:02 pm

If it's anything like here these days, it'll be sock it to the little fella time so the rich get richer.. there's always something for the rich and the businesses, not much for those of us at the bottom of the heap eh.. it'd be good to see a government do more for the small business owners though, these guys have been copping it a bit in recent years...

Subject: Re: the budget Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:19 pm

there will be no happy surprises .... that is my prediction

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:44 am

It seems most budgets these days have little in the way of major surprises, unless it's an election year, then it's a case of, "We're giving this now with more to come after the elections"... it's a pity none or few of those "after the elections" things ever happen.. it's a good way of getting a few extra votes though...

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:45 pm

37p on a pkt of cigs from 6pm tonight

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:42 pm

what is the cost of a pack of 20 now?

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:50 pm

mommakiwi wrote:: what is the cost of a pack of 20 now?

between £4 and £5

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:54 pm

ouch!! must be easier ways to burn money!!!
between booze and ciggies who has any food money??

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:06 pm

they have moved peronal tax allowance upto £9200 stating april next yr
its £7420 at the moment

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:30 pm

small help in the time of recession!

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:57 pm

mommakiwi wrote:: small help in the time of recession!

everyone will be worse off with the rate of inflation the budget 44866

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:31 pm

Speaking of inflation, has anyone noticed how prices go up as soon as you get a pay rise?... it seems every time I get a bit extra, prices go up to match the extra I get :S

Subject: Re: the budget Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:52 pm

SandyC wrote:: Speaking of inflation, has anyone noticed how prices go up as soon as you get a pay rise?... it seems every time I get a bit extra, prices go up to match the extra I get :S

thats how they fool us mate

Subject: Re: the budget Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:13 am

I am not easily fooled.... have noticed that inflation is quoted as ridiculously low but incomes are so tight and not easily stretched... do "they" think we are stupid??

Subject: Re: the budget Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:56 pm

quick budget calculator
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17442946

Subject: Re: the budget Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:12 pm

mommakiwi wrote:: I am not easily fooled.... have noticed that inflation is quoted as ridiculously low but incomes are so tight and not easily stretched... do "they" think we are stupid??

One thing I noticed with the welfare system, the inflation for the year may be 4.8% for instance, people on a benefit may get 2% on their benefits.. I'm usually left wondering where the other 2.8% went.. they want those on unemployment benefits to get a job, I think they should get enough money to be able to put petrol in the car to get to job interviews...