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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 17, 2023 13:02:14 GMT
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Post by francegas on Jul 17, 2023 14:28:06 GMT
Well degrees in such things as Surfing, Bagpiping, circus studies and a degree in David Beckham are really going to help you secure a well paid job in the work place aren't they? And to think the left want university fees scrapped for the tax payer to fund such Mickey Mouse degrees.
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Post by oldie on Jul 17, 2023 14:33:24 GMT
Well degrees in such things as Surfing, Bagpiping, circus studies and a degree in David Beckham are really going to help you secure a well paid job in the work place aren't they? And to think the left want university fees scrapped for the tax payer to fund such Mickey Mouse degrees. Arguably But it's a bad day in hell when a government dictates what we can and cannot choose for a degree course
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Post by francegas on Jul 17, 2023 15:43:02 GMT
Well degrees in such things as Surfing, Bagpiping, circus studies and a degree in David Beckham are really going to help you secure a well paid job in the work place aren't they? And to think the left want university fees scrapped for the tax payer to fund such Mickey Mouse degrees. Arguably But it's a bad day in hell when a government dictates what we can and cannot choose for a degree course A quick google search came up with 83% of student loans will not be repaid. If such courses result in graduates going into low paid jobs and never repaying their loans then surely it's a good thing to limit the number of students undertaking such courses or better still scrap the courses altogether.
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 17, 2023 17:17:13 GMT
Well degrees in such things as Surfing, Bagpiping, circus studies and a degree in David Beckham are really going to help you secure a well paid job in the work place aren't they? And to think the left want university fees scrapped for the tax payer to fund such Mickey Mouse degrees. That's not the point being made, though, it's the nature that government is choosing what is studied and maybe by extension, who can study. I have no problems with the State paying for graduates who work in the public sector or take up trades in short supply as an incentive. What has also been missed is that fees can be subsidised by higher numbers even if they are 'Mickey Mouse' courses.
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Post by francegas on Jul 19, 2023 10:46:10 GMT
More speculation on the Farage vs the Bank story. "Asked by Sky News about the minimum limit, Mr Farage said: "No threshold has ever been mentioned to me. The current position is higher than for much of the last decade. They are hiding behind this." Speaking later on the BBC, Mr Farage again did not deny he was below the above-mentioned thresholds for Coutts - but said he had "more money sitting on my current account than I should", and repeated that the issue of the wealth cap had not been raised before. The Coutts website clearly indicates to anyone inquiring about becoming a member that there are minimum levels of money required. Coutts has refused to comment, but it is understood the bank makes decisions about whether to end a relationship on commercial viability, reputational reasons or legal or regulatory requirements." news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-doesnt-deny-he-fell-below-wealth-cap-at-coutts-bank-used-by-royals-12914753I bet Jon Sopel (whoever he is) feels a right charlie now Coutts have admitted that Farage did have sufficient funds to meet their commercial criteria . It appears Coutts are using a tweet of a Ricky Gervais trans joke and his ties with Novak Djokovic to decide he is at odds with their position as an inclusive organisation and does not align with their values. Good God does that now mean that people from the right can only have accounts with a bank that has the same political views and vice versa with the left? All that coming from a bank that had to be bailed out with tax payers money (people from the full political spectrum) and is still 38.6% state owned. I'm certainly not Farages' biggest fan but what is the UK coming to when banks can act like this.
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Post by yattongas on Jul 19, 2023 10:48:51 GMT
I bet Jon Sopel (whoever he is) feels a right charlie now Coutts have admitted that Farage did have sufficient funds to meet their commercial criteria . It appears Coutts are using a tweet of a Ricky Gervais trans joke and his ties with Novak Djokovic to decide he is at odds with their position as an inclusive organisation and does not align with their values. Good God does that now mean that people from the right can only have accounts with a bank that has the same political views and vice versa with the left? All that coming from a bank that had to be bailed out with tax payers money (people from the full political spectrum) and is still 38.6% state owned. I'm certainly not Farages' biggest fan but what is the UK coming to when banks can act like this. I think it basically means they don’t want a racist xenophobic twats money. Anyone with an ounce of moral fibre would whole heartedly agree . Do you agree francegas ?
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Post by francegas on Jul 19, 2023 11:01:22 GMT
I bet Jon Sopel (whoever he is) feels a right charlie now Coutts have admitted that Farage did have sufficient funds to meet their commercial criteria . It appears Coutts are using a tweet of a Ricky Gervais trans joke and his ties with Novak Djokovic to decide he is at odds with their position as an inclusive organisation and does not align with their values. Good God does that now mean that people from the right can only have accounts with a bank that has the same political views and vice versa with the left? All that coming from a bank that had to be bailed out with tax payers money (people from the full political spectrum) and is still 38.6% state owned. I'm certainly not Farages' biggest fan but what is the UK coming to when banks can act like this. I think it basically means they don’t want a racist xenophobic twats money. Anyone with an ounce of moral fibre would whole heartedly agree . Do you agree francegas ? I believe everyone is entitled to a bank account irrespective of their political views. You cannot operate in life without one.
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Post by yattongas on Jul 19, 2023 11:11:39 GMT
I think it basically means they don’t want a racist xenophobic twats money. Anyone with an ounce of moral fibre would whole heartedly agree . Do you agree francegas ? I believe everyone is entitled to a bank account irrespective of their political views. You cannot operate in life without one. He was offered one at NatWest the parent bank I believe. 🙄
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 12:10:27 GMT
"Banks will be forced to give customers three months' notice of account closures and to provide a full explanation of the reasons under reforms that could be unveiled in the coming days. Sky News has learnt that the Treasury plans to force British lenders to be more transparent with customers amid an escalating freedom of expression row triggered by Coutts' termination of its relationship with Nigel Farage, the former UK Independence Party leader. Sources said the proposals, which would require secondary legislation, are likely to be announced in written ministerial statement by Andrew Griffith, economic secretary to the Treasury. The statement is expected imminently, although one source cautioned that the timetable was yet to be signed off by 10 Downing Street. Insiders said the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) would need to amend its rulebook to accommodate the changes, but added that doing so would be neither onerous nor time-consuming." news.sky.com/story/banks-face-treasury-clampdown-in-farage-account-closure-row-12923558
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 12:21:01 GMT
I think it basically means they don’t want a racist xenophobic twats money. Anyone with an ounce of moral fibre would whole heartedly agree . Do you agree francegas ? I believe everyone is entitled to a bank account irrespective of their political views. You cannot operate in life without one. Isn't there something like a million adults with no bank account in the UK?
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 12:22:38 GMT
I believe everyone is entitled to a bank account irrespective of their political views. You cannot operate in life without one. He was offered one at NatWest the parent bank I believe. 🙄 JRM wanted Sunak to launch an inquiry at PMQs, as the government has a major stake. There are changes (see post above) and Sunak said he should refer to the Ombudsman.
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Post by francegas on Jul 19, 2023 12:35:03 GMT
I believe everyone is entitled to a bank account irrespective of their political views. You cannot operate in life without one. Isn't there something like a million adults with no bank account in the UK? Through choice, inability to provide ID/conformation of home address etc. Then those people probably won't need an account to set up direct debits to fund insurance payments or receive salaries etc.
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 16:57:46 GMT
Three by elections on Thursday, I reckon at least two will be losses. Any odds for a Sunak hat trick?
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Post by yattongas on Jul 19, 2023 17:15:40 GMT
Three by elections on Thursday, I reckon at least two will losses. Any odds for a Sunak hat trick? They’ll lose all three.
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Post by oldie on Jul 19, 2023 17:55:11 GMT
Three by elections on Thursday, I reckon at least two will losses. Any odds for a Sunak hat trick? They’ll lose all three. A bit Partizan on my part, but it looks like it. Would love a real bad loss for this current incarnation of the Tory Party
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 18:14:26 GMT
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Post by yattongas on Jul 19, 2023 18:29:00 GMT
The herd has moved and they’re going to get a deserved shoeing 😃
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Post by stuart1974 on Jul 19, 2023 23:14:39 GMT
What is it with the Daily Mail? Most papers have a caption on the front page regarding the Women's World Cup with a player montage, they have Chloe Kelly's shirtless celebration.
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Post by trevorgas on Jul 20, 2023 6:47:19 GMT
What is it with the Daily Mail? Most papers have a caption on the front page regarding the Women's World Cup with a player montage, they have Chloe Kelly's shirtless celebration. Owned and edited by knobs!
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