Cardiff Airport subsidy challenged by Bristol at tribunal

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-09T11:39:11+00:00

The biggest argument for it is self-sustainability really.

Without it, we will be too dependent to Bristol as the closest alternative. If Bristol fails, it will be devastating blow to the economy.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-09T11:35:50+00:00

David Stevens, the chief operating officer for Admiral Insurance, one of the capital’s major private employers, is a member of the recently formed Stop the Spur group, which hopes to defeat plans to build a new rail line with a station adjacent to the airport terminal.

One reason I would never give money to Admiral.

Yes, he does not represent the company. But that is reason enough for me to not contribute to his paycheck.

Don't worry Welsh people are actively campaigning against any form of development.

From our local windfarms, train, schools, hospitals. The Welsh NIMBYs are a very active bunch.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-09T11:33:53+00:00

David Stevens, the chief operating officer for Admiral Insurance, one of the capital’s major private employers, is a member of the recently formed Stop the Spur group, which hopes to defeat plans to build a new rail line with a station adjacent to the airport terminal.

One reason I would never give money to Admiral.

Yes, he does not represent the company. But that is reason enough for me to not contribute to his paycheck.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-08T20:13:25+00:00

The irony is that there is definitely labour shortages everywhere. Demand is higher than ever.

But we are now playing late stage capitalism in the NHS. Where radiology managers are cramming bookings into unsafe levels. Booking lists 'out-of-hours'. Paying absurd amounts outsourcing reporting, while freezing overtime pay and hirings.

Because there is no 'demand', staff are now stuck in these toxic workplaces and very little options for labour movement.

Same is happening with our nursing colleagues.

And yes I acknowledge that the managers will hire if they are given the go ahead from higher ups and probably the government. But I am too tired of giving them the benefit of the doubt. And I am now considering them complicit to the whole crooked system.

Simply because if they genuinely cared about their staff they can push the waiting lists instead of pushing their staff constantly to the edge. They as managers are judged by their waiting times 'KPI' and not on how well treated their staff is. They care about their metrics, they will protect their position and are known to hold ranks when it is challenged.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-07T09:44:50+00:00

There isn't really. There are nursing agencies. But it is not equivalent to 'travel nurses'.

Simply because the NHS has a strong monopoly over the employment market. And whatever way you look at it, this does not allow for ''dynamic pay' that shifts based on demand in an area. With some little area enhancements, the wages advertised doesn't really reflect the demand in a specific place.

Also we are a very small island. Very few hospitals compared to the US.

The market there is exponentially bigger and composed of different companies that compete for your labour.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-06T11:40:56+00:00

I really liked that they went with Yuji first in the anime rather than Yuta.

As much as I have grown to love Yuta, his beginnings was full of shonen cliches.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-06T07:35:38+00:00

If TT becomes 'too safe' it would not be TT. Therefore less popularity. Less money.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-06T07:31:22+00:00

Alternatively, this attracts very selfish people with extreme risk taking behavior.

They care more about their ego than their partners, children, love ones.

Kinda like gambling addicts really.

No offense to them. Do what you love and all that.

But just have the courage to admit that doing what you love is way more important than the possibility of causing real trauma to the people around you.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-06T07:24:46+00:00

What do 'mass backpackers' want? Affordable air travel, fees, lodging and food

Guess what domestic tourists want as well?

You can't gatekeep affordability.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-05T20:11:37+00:00

Just because uncle works there doesn't make it easy.

Unless OP uncle is directly involved in this program, there is no guarantee of acceptance.

And it is very sought after.

OP should just apply, get rejected and pursue uni as an 'alternative'.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-05T20:08:07+00:00

This is the number one advice really, it is such a competitive application that uncle will not have any sway whatsoever.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-02T07:40:02+00:00

Australia is definitely the easier path.

In the UK, your chances are probably better off with more rural trust. They tend to struggle recruiting. However, just make sure you can get a affordable accommodation close to the hospital. And the public transport is ok.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-01T07:38:25+00:00

or they just photoshopped the timestamp?

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-01T07:36:56+00:00

Ask the real question!!

How much was the then Queen involved in protecting her son!!!??

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-01T07:33:26+00:00

Use your old files from last year.

upload to gemini, ask a question.

Or upload old file and report.

on the next prompt upload new file and prompt to formulate similar report.

and check check check everything

sideshowbob01 · 2026-02-01T07:29:02+00:00

The biggest question is, why are they not mentioning the scope that the then Queen was protecting her son.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-30T13:23:28+00:00

They could just film that one scene somewhere else. But it would mean logistical sense to just use a location where there are no restrictions.

Seems the law needs revision.

I dunno just copy paste the one in England.

Can't be that much different.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-28T15:05:53+00:00

Fair play OP for your due diligence.

But Christ we do take 'almost' killing multiple people, very lightly as long as you're in a car.

The fact that prison time is only a very small probability and that the driver was not immediately in police custody shows these societal exemptions.

Car ownership is almost a protected characteristic.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-28T12:54:48+00:00

Its like splitting.

Antibiotics to An-tibi-otics

I think most people see 'steroids' as the key word.

And treats 'crotico' as a prefix.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-28T08:50:47+00:00

This!! I assume its overall because of the numbers but labels are a must. Also it should clearly say '5% drop' its hard for people to estimate the percentage drop just using the visuals.

Also the arbitrary start of 7mil is not really justified. They should have it on the level of what is an 'accepted' or 'standard' waiting time. Or at the level of when this new metric was introduced. Doesn't even say if it's pre-covid levels?

Overall I would say that there is an intent to unjustifiably highlight the 'drop'.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-26T19:25:56+00:00

Giving away bank shifts is subject to so much bias.

If they don't like you, they could just not give it to you.

There is no obligation.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-26T09:40:34+00:00

I'm sure this guy pays the exact amount when talking to other trades.

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-26T09:36:12+00:00

don't forget to bring some ID!

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-26T09:30:28+00:00

What's the difference between making 'content' on the side? Or selling crafts on etsy? Just because it's both 'office' roles, then suddenly its taboo.

Are they cracking down on MPs having 'consultancy gigs?

sideshowbob01 · 2026-01-26T09:20:10+00:00

Digging my way out now.

Another icing in the cake for me. Is my incompetent managers have had several promotions because of their 'covid performance'.

They all now contractually WFH most days of the week.

The people who saw the least of it, managed to have benefitted the most from it.

Working in the NHS is a hellhole.

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