You're not working people

[vetran]

What's your theory on how we went from the biggest empire in that ever existed to the sniveling pathetic wreck we are today?

The loss of empire had many factors.
Well it was them time for the end of Empires, note Germany, France, Spain and even Belgium all started to divest themselves of Empires.
Empires caused many wars and there was a public disgust with the loss & cruelty fuelled by better communication & reporting. Also better invented propaganda.
We had to repay those in the commonwealth that came out to fight alongside us in WWI & II.
Many colonies seeing the opportunity started rebelling and the optics on TV & photographs in teh newspapers were not as easily cntrolled.
The French & Russian revolution showed it was possible to overturn the King.
War Poets exposed the lies about b;ind loyalty to country.

Loss of a backbone and world leading.
Instead of celebrating the now defunct Empire we started beating ourselves up about it, compared to the Romans. Greeks, Genghis Khan etc. we were fairly benevolent yet we took the blame for every ill in the world. If you wanted a truly bad Empire put the Belgians in charge followed by the Germans.

Instead of making UK PLC great and then helping the less fortunate we wanted to play fair or were too stupid by half.

We gave away our manufacturing and innovation.

We didn't Police our population (both size & law abiding).

[Snooky]

You don't matter in what we decide. You never have.

What a very weird person you seem to be. Have you considered therapy?

[ChimpMaster]

BADR might take a hit, from what I'm hearing from such highly rated places such as TikTok, GB News and at the docks. I'm glad I managed to retire from contracting (though I miss it dearly) and claim the full tax relief while it was available.

In terms of property, I've heard NI on rental income is highly likely (but we're not working people, so how can we pay NI? ). And also the possibility that the 20% tax credit being abolished on BTL mortgages/financing. Ironically this will just lead to even more rent rises, due to further reduced supply and increasing costs for landlords.

[vetran]

Sussed it (care of JRM) I an going to self identify as a working person so don't have to pay any more tax! Maybe if I ask JK Rowling to back me it will come off!

Also Sir Bumg me Starmer is pleased they will be have the first budget presented by a woman, subtle hint Kier the others have had 3 female prime ministers and one ethnic minority one so aim higher. Diane for PM!!!

[DoctorStrangelove]

Are we sure this latest nutjob isn't an iteration of Gricer et al?

At least Gricer was mildly amusing with his obsession with banana suits, recumbent bikes, and bubble fronted dmus.

[sadkingbilly]

Are we sure this latest nutjob isn't an iteration of Gricer et al?

At least Gricer was mildly amusing with his obsession with banana suits, recumbent bikes, and bubble fronted dmus.

Dunno, - the wingeing has a smell of GGB in it, perhaps?

[jamesbrown]

BADR might take a hit, from what I'm hearing from such highly rated places such as TikTok, GB News and at the docks. I'm glad I managed to retire from contracting (though I miss it dearly) and claim the full tax relief while it was available.

In terms of property, I've heard NI on rental income is highly likely (but we're not working people, so how can we pay NI? ). And also the possibility that the 20% tax credit being abolished on BTL mortgages/financing. Ironically this will just lead to even more rent rises, due to further reduced supply and increasing costs for landlords.

Honestly, I can't believe how long BADR has lasted. It's the walking dead of tax reliefs .

But, as a Treasury official, you probably don't ditch the name Entrepreneur's Relief and replace it with an acronym that starts with "BAD" unless you have a long-term plan...

[ChimpMaster]

Honestly, I can't believe how long BADR has lasted. It's the walking dead of tax reliefs .

But, as a Treasury official, you probably don't ditch the name Entrepreneur's Relief and replace it with an acronym that starts with "BAD" unless you have a long-term plan...

It wasn't a good day for BADR enthusiasts. Anyone planning to claim this best get planning right away.