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[Paralytic]

Except literally the author of the article linked to in the first post and those that read it and those that read this thread and didn't immediately dispute it out of turn...

[Paralytic]

According to the email i just got from my accountant (mainly informing about the IR35 changes)

"The increases to dividend tax rates of 1.25% that were quietly brought in alongside the National Insurance increases are also being reversed in April 2023."

and confirmed...

[Paralytic]

FTFY...

[Paralytic]

I bought this one 4 years ago after some research (it was just over £200 when i bought it): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0728C7KND

Works pretty well - not as high res as the more expensive models, but was pretty good at spotting heat leaks.

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It's the calorific value that can vary - and not just between providers, but by the same provider over time. It varies by area too....

[Paralytic]

Yes....

[Paralytic]

Well said. I'll feel the same sympathy for her family as I will for other families of people I don't know who go through the same horrible experience....

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That is exactly what it is (though typically per kWh not mWh), but the media seem to think the general population are too stupid to understand that, so just state the headline £ figure as a price cap, sometimes adding a footnote about typical usage.

(I'm not sure they are necessarily wrong...

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Could be good for Netflix subscription numbers...

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So the lizard overlord rumours are untrue?...

[Paralytic]

It's an energy unit cap, the same as the price cap has been since it was introduced a few years go.

So, for those that have "typical" usage (figures are readily available), the annual gas/electric bill will be £2,500. Those that use less than "typical" usage will pay...

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I'd be more interested in hearing people's shortest gigs. Who's walked on day 1 after finding out the role was not as expected. Who's turned up to find out the project has been canned and never made it past reception?