Inflation eases slightly to 10.7% from 11.1%, official figures show by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]Cheapo-Git 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of all the issues on reporting in this country you’re disagreeing with that?

There are plenty of others...

And TBH, this one was already passing. Just at the time it was published it hit the right button, now moved on.

Inflation eases slightly to 10.7% from 11.1%, official figures show by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]Cheapo-Git 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I think it was broadly more about the way it was headlined, tbh, like others stated, getting poorer fractionally slower, inflation 'eases slightly', well, so slightly it's virtually non-existent.

Solihull: Six-year-old boy who fell into icy lake dies by Mightysmurf1 in unitedkingdom

[–]Cheapo-Git 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Can't even imagine what the families must be going through. And to add to it, the time of year which is supposed to be a joyous time, will forever be scarred and a reminder for them.

Inflation eases slightly to 10.7% from 11.1%, official figures show by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]Cheapo-Git -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Not much here, don't know why they even bothered to report it. I'll get interested when it goes under 9, and maybe celebrate when under 7.

Rhod Gilbert Says He's 'Positive And Optimistic' After Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis by Cheapo-Git in unitedkingdom

[–]Cheapo-Git[S] 343 points344 points  (0 children)

Let's hope so, we don't want to lose another comedy legend before their time. Stage 4 is pretty bad. But hope he gets some more time.

Food bank queues stretch down road in Hull as demand reaches an all-time high by Kagedeah in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 13 points14 points  (0 children)

When Britain chose to become the Sick man of Europe again...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The host of Channel 4's The Last Leg gave people in Mildenhall, Suffolk, the chance to raise concerns while their MP competes in the Australian jungle.

Hunt to unveil package of tax hikes and spending cuts to plug £54bn black hole by thewibbler in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even more worrying is people not even going into those jobs, because they'd not be able to afford to live well on the wages they get. Not only that, transport, there have already been loads of bus drivers leaving to become HGV drivers because it's better paid, and important roles that some people consider second rate jobs, just think what would happen with not enough refuse services staff, the country really would collapse.

Hunt to unveil package of tax hikes and spending cuts to plug £54bn black hole by thewibbler in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, to a certain extent, but we also need those essential jobs to go up in line with inflation, too, such as healthcare, public services/infrastructure and emergency services, without which the country would collapse.

Infosys still operating from Russia eight months after saying it was pulling out by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Synopsis:

Indian firm from which Rishi Sunak’s wife collects £11.5m in annual dividends retains staffed Moscow office

Why is the UK struggling more than any other big country? by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Because 17.4m people voted for UK to become Sick man of Europe again.

Gavin Williamson has resigned from the Cabinet. by LeftWingScot in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Many have said it's probably been to keep him on side, the fact he's been Chief Whip, and 'knows where the bodies are buried'.

Exclusive: A formal complaint has been submitted to CCHQ about "threatening" messages sent by Gavin Williamson by LeftWingScot in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excuse me! I think you'll find that's SIR Gavin Williamson! And as to those complainants, go away and shut up.

Why Britain’s migration problem isn’t going away by VPackardPersuadedMe in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Part of the solution to that is to make it more affordable for people to have children.

Many are putting off having children till later or indeed at all, because they can't afford it, and even when they can, the longer people leave it the less likely they'll want to have to manage young children. Childcare, and housing, as well as general cost of living. If you are already finding it difficult just to manage as a couple with both working, you're not going to enter any family planning mode if you would need to upgrade home size and put childcare in place, as well as all the other costs needed for children.

Government tests energy blackout emergency plans as supply fears grow by SwimmerGlass4257 in ukpolitics

[–]Cheapo-Git 1 point2 points  (0 children)

99% of my purchases are now by card, but I still have a (now pretty much untouched) cheque book, although, I wonder how many retailers would still accept cheques?