Rachel Reeves

[Teddy Eagle]

Where’s Diane Abbott when you need her?

A question which has never been asked let alone answered.

 

[NEILLO]

In all honesty after the Tory debacle of having a monthly leader they did expect blue skies, the Labour left are touting Angela Rayner she is NOT any kind of succession plan.

I'm discussing the Labour Party not the Tories.

Rayner as PM is a nightmare scenario in my book, but given that it is the Left pulling puppet Starmers strings it is entirely feasible that they see her as his successor.

 

[ASCPFC]

A question which has never been asked let alone answered.

It was asked for the one phone call from the cells once.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

It was asked for the one phone call from the cells once.

A prank call under those circumstances shows remarkable sang-froid.

 

[cryrst]

I'm not agreeing anything.

Regardless of what their initial claims were, the CEO's statement makes it clear that
Reeves's policies are negatively impacting their business.

This was how Currys performance was reported in the Business Media in December - Currys' earnings before interest and taxes ( EBIT ) DROPPED slightly in the UK , attributed to higher employment costs, but was offset by strong performance in its Nordics business.

The likes of Currys can reorganise/streamline ( which is usually another word for downsize ) their operations. Small businesses don't have that luxury.

I know plenty of small business owners. One being my son. None of them are now taking on staff due to the increasing costs and the workers rights Bill.

She's probably only got another three months in the job anyway. Once Starmer goes after the by-elections, she'll be going with him.

Good riddance.

This one is my only ignore. Absolute troll
I can stand wissie danh and steeley but beak no way. Total wind up merchant but believes what he posts.

 

[beak]

I'm not agreeing anything.

Regardless of what their initial claims were, the CEO's statement makes it clear that
Reeves's policies are negatively impacting their business.

This was how Currys performance was reported in the Business Media in December - Currys' earnings before interest and taxes ( EBIT ) DROPPED slightly in the UK , attributed to higher employment costs, but was offset by strong performance in its Nordics business.

The likes of Currys can reorganise/streamline ( which is usually another word for downsize ) their operations. Small businesses don't have that luxury.

I know plenty of small business owners. One being my son. None of them are now taking on staff due to the increasing costs and the workers rights Bill.

She's probably only got another three months in the job anyway. Once Starmer goes after the by-elections, she'll be going with him.

Good riddance.

Companies move money around their various businesses in order to achieve a beneficial local tax regime, it is very easy for a company to disguise which country the profits originated, smoke and mirrors at play, the big oil companies are long experienced experts at this sleight of hand.

 

[steeleye20]

UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves.​

I've no idea what the UK finances actually are that does sound better.

😎

 

[HKOwen]

UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves.​

I've no idea what the UK finances actually are that does sound better.

😎

Any and everything is a surprise to Reeves

 

[The Dolphin]

January always has a surplus due to us having to pay our tax bills in January.
Capital gains has gone up as well and so it is natural for January to have a surplus.
Reading the gumph, it is a bigger surplus than expected and so is good news.
I think that I would rather wait a couple of months to see what Feb and March do first though.
Inflation will rise along with unemployment - growth will continue to stagnate, so let's wait and see.

 

[NEILLO]

Companies move money around their various businesses in order to achieve a beneficial local tax regime, it is very easy for a company to disguise which country the profits originated, smoke and mirrors at play, the big oil companies are long experienced experts at this sleight of hand.

Thanks for that explanation. All those years I spent in International Banking working with global companies….who knew ?

But you are of course being selective and choosing to use that CEO statement to fit your own narrative. A common trait with the deluded that make up the Labour front benches

 

[beak]

Thanks for that explanation. All those years I spent in International Banking working with global companies….who knew ?

But you are of course being selective and choosing to use that CEO statement to fit your own narrative. A common trait with the deluded that make up the Labour front benches

What a coincidence my wife worked for the bank and was in charge of international banking for many years. In all honesty I would never have guessed.

 

[ASCPFC]

UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves.​

I've no idea what the UK finances actually are that does sound better.

😎

Clearly, nor does the treasury or the Bank of England.

 

[NMPalace]

January always has a surplus due to us having to pay our tax bills in January.
Capital gains has gone up as well and so it is natural for January to have a surplus.
Reading the gumph, it is a bigger surplus than expected and so is good news.
I think that I would rather wait a couple of months to see what Feb and March do first though.
Inflation will rise along with unemployment - growth will continue to stagnate, so let's wait and see.

This is good news, at least acknowledge it.

Inflation is falling and is forecast to get to 2% later this year, so not sure where that prediction comes from

 

[beak]

Clearly, nor does the treasury or the Bank of England.

January is always a good month,not normally THAT good though,something is working.

 

[ASCPFC]

January is always a good month,not normally THAT good though,something is working.

I doubt any of it is real, frankly these days. It can be used for benefits increases now. And some public service pay rises. Mostly for higher grades.
The surplus exists about às much as the Tory black hole existed.

 

[beak]

I doubt any of it is real, frankly these days. It can be used for benefits increases now. And some public service pay rises. Mostly for higher grades.
The surplus exists about às much as the Tory black hole existed.

It might help ( whoever is in power over the next few years) prolong the much threatened triple lock.

 

[ASCPFC]

It might help ( whoever is in power over the next few years) prolong the much threatened triple lock.

They'll roll back on it a few years after doing it anyway. Certainly won't be living on my English pension, likely not my Irish one either. I'm not even counting on getting them - that's how much I trust our governments. More likely my private and work one. If they haven't also somehow been raided to pay for someone who didn't earn it.

 

[Common Sense Club]

January is always a good month,not normally THAT good though,something is working.

There are lies, damn lies and statistics. From personal experience I had a tax rebate agreed in October. In November my self assessment statement from HMRC said this would be credited to my bank account on 31st January 2026. It wasn't, and still hasn't as of yesterday.
So, keep hold of other people's money for longer and the figures look better, Simples!

 

[NEILLO]

What a coincidence my wife worked for the bank and was in charge of international banking for many years. In all honesty I would never have guessed.

Good grief - I give up

 

[The Dolphin]

This is good news, at least acknowledge it.

Inflation is falling and is forecast to get to 2% later this year, so not sure where that prediction comes from

I did acknowledge it - much as it hurts me to do so.
I believe that inflation will rise over the next few months, that's all.
Will be happy to stand corrected when the time comes