I think it further showcases the difference between US and UK politics.
When a UK politician said this in 2016 she suffered swift consequences.

In 2024 US, this is apparently a wildly held view by conservatives

Goodenoch:
Don the con has been looking awfully harrassed (or harrised?) these past few days.

Just read he's running away from a debate after declaring 'any time, any place' just the other day.

Hahaha...I don't like vance against buttigieg either or beshear( wouldn't be a fair debate). He is a thoroughly nasty human being IMHO much like trumpity himself

This is doing my head in. Labour had better not raise taxes, as I’m currently paying a shit ton, and I wouldn’t want my wallets to start leaking. 

https://x.com/nj_timothy/status/1816814517822636306?s=46

AntiMCU:


Hi Zahra29,

Sequel to the above, I just checked the above link and it seems you were right: seems they made a mistake.

They've changed the lower going rate for occupation code 3314 from 35000 to 25200.

So from my understanding my visa is extendable because it says "the higher of 29000 or the lower going rate" of which my salary is 30902 annually?

Can you please confirm this?

.

AntiMCU:


Hi Zahra29,

Sequel to the above, I just checked the above link and it seems you were right: seems they made a mistake.

They've changed the lower going rate for occupation code 3314 from 35000 to 25200.

So from my understanding my visa is extendable because it says "the higher of 29000 or the lower going rate" of which my salary is 30902 annually?

Can you please confirm this?

Yes, now that they have made this correction, your current salary would meet the requirements as you got your visa before the new changes took effect.

domin8:
Hi all,

What are your thoughts on these mortgage deals.

2 year Fixed 5.35% for 25 years or 5 year Fixed 5% for 25 years.

Thanks.

Tricky one. All depends on where you see the rates going in the next few years which is a difficult guess. Some would say longer for the 'peace of mind' but with rates expected to drop soon, its worth considering the tradeoff.

A non- biased way to approach it is this:
First, calculate how much your total repayment would be over the 2 yr and 5yr fix. From the difference.
Secondly, you can then then calculate what the rate for the subsequent 3 yrs (after the 2yr fix expires) would have to be to make fixing for two years worthwhile.
Lastly, based on data available, you then guesstimate the likelihood of a ates dropping to that sweet spot in 3 yrs.

If you're yet to get your ILR, that might be something to consider as post you'd get more mortgage options (hopefully cheaper) with an ILR.

domin8:
Hi all,

What are your thoughts on these mortgage deals.

2 year Fixed 5.35% for 25 years or 5 year Fixed 5% for 25 years.

Thanks.

It depends on your financial circumtances and what you are comfortable with. The interest rates are not miles apart so will be inclined to do the 2 years to see what the market will be in 2 years. Rates are projected to reduce though experts are saying current mortgage rates have been set to recognised potential base rate cuts.

I got the option of 2 years Fixed at 5.48% and 5 years Fixed at 4.85% and I picked the latter because the monthly repayment is way below what I currently pay as rent and the difference between the monthly mortgage repayment for both product is like £100 which at least gives me a guaranteed savings of £2,400 for the first 2 years. In addition to this, I will be more comfortable making an overpayment.

Also if it is a house u see yourself in for at least 5 years, it is another factor to consider.

Lexusgs430:
I hear people on disability benefits, are not happy with the labour party(because they are work-shy)....... 🤣😂

Green shoots are abound....... 😁💚🤣

Everyone MUST be made to work....... 😁

Lol... after blaming 14 years of Tory government and the NHS for not babysitting them, they ran to Labour not expecting this. Afterall, Keir Starmer had mocked Rishi at the idea of 'British fruit pickers'. One wonders who'd pick our fruits then.

All this while, the correlation between the number of folks on longterm sick and immigration has not stuck. The entitlement is mind boggling. A growing number want to be on benefits for a good chunk of their working life, make kids, get housed by the council, and in old age get prenuim care off other people's taxes.

crypticTrey:
Is this asking of question a health and care thing or it works in all fields?

Should apply to HC jobs as well

jedisco:


Lol... after blaming 14 years of Tory government and the NHS for not babysitting them, they ran to Labour not expecting this. Afterall, Kier Stammer had mocked Rishi at the idea of 'British fruit pickers'. One wonders who'd pick our fruits then.

All this while, the correlation between the number of folks on longterm sick and immigration has not stuck. The entitlement is mind boggling. A growing number want to be on benefits for a good chunk of their working life, make kids, get housed by the council, and in old age get prenuim care off other people's taxes.

He is not a member of the current government.
You cannot force sick people into work. This government ll make inroads into the wait list, reform mental health services before hoping to get anyone off benefits.
They ll continue to crack down on benefit cheats.
We can all help by sending anonymous tips to DWP

kwakudtraveller:
This is doing my head in. Labour had better not raise taxes, as I’m currently paying a shit ton, and I wouldn’t want my wallets to start leaking. 

https://x.com/nj_timothy/status/1816814517822636306?s=46

No increase in income tax,NI ,VAT for next 5 years. Rest easy.

There ll be increases in other taxes which are not any of our headache e.g corporation tax, inheritance tax ,capital gains tax etc.

Been a while here. I drove to Manchester to write an exam during the week, and for the first time I had to pay for parking. NCP charged me about £26 for a total of 6 hours parking at City centre, close to Manchester One. I've never paid for parking before, that amount was unexpected. Is this what people spend parking everyday?? That's a fortune in a month ooo... I love my Barnsley jeje 😂

missjekyll:


No increase in income tax,NI ,VAT for next 5 years. Rest easy.

There ll be increases in other taxes which are not any of our headache e.g corporation tax, inheritance tax ,capital gains tax etc.

Some of us are very worried about inheritance and capital gains tax ..........😞

You see so, Labour go show some of us shege........🤣😂

missjekyll:


He is not a member of the current government.
You cannot force sick people into work. This government ll make inroads into the wait list, reform mental health services before hoping to get anyone off benefits.
They ll continue to crack down on benefit cheats.
We can all help by sending anonymous tips to DWP

Lol... my mental health crew... no be so?
Work in many times is therapeutic or at least less harmful that sitting indoors all day. How many would accept therapy in place of benefits? Imagine the economic benefit if just 1million of such came back into full employment

This is a touchy issue requiring empathy but I seriously doubt you've interacted with many on longterm sick. Some really need help, a good chunk are in better shape than you. Immigrants on work visas go to work and contribute despite challenges cos the alternative is to face deportation.

There should be a balance. If the number out of work folks keep rising and the nation has to increasingly tax higher earners to foot the bill, ultimately you'd run out of people willing to put in the extra work to earn more.

Lexusgs430:


Some of us are very worried about inheritance and capital gains tax ..........😞

You see so, Labour go show some of us shege........🤣😂

I think we should be focusing on setting the children up so that they can afford to pay the direct descendants inheritance tax on anything above current £500k band (or whatever Labour might raise it to). Inheritance beyond one's control. There might be care costs (unless assisted dying becomes law and is an option for you). On the other hand, the British are fickle. They like public services but don't like paying tax. After Labour has raised taxes to fund public services, the people will throw them out and let the Reformatives back in to carry on with creative accounting including abolishing or reducing IHT. So try not to kick the proverbial bucket for the next 5 years or so and your children's inheritance might be safe[r]

jedisco:


Lol... my mental health crew... no be so?
Work in many times is therapeutic or at least less harmful that sitting indoors all day except you're smoking crack. .

I find this to be a bit ableist. I do not have mental health issues just at the minute. But there are no guarantees. Tomorrow I may be so anxious or depressed that I ll be unable to leave the house.
Work isn't what I need in that condition, I need treatment. That's 1.
2 the treatment for crack addicts isn't work,it's still treatment.

I m sure there are benefit cheats and liars but only a psychiatrist can make this call. I can't.

A GP told me that he keeps giving out sicknotes to people who don't need them to get some peace. I closed an ear to that with the tories because there was nowhere to refer the patients to for assessment but I m not closing an ear anymore.

GPs shouldn't be lazy. They should refer those patients on to specialists instead of handing out sicknotes like candy and blaming the government. They should probably do their jobs

Lexusgs430:


Some of us are very worried about inheritance and capital gains tax ..........😞

You see so, Labour go show some of us shege........🤣😂

No CGT on sale of your primary residence. No IHT on first 325000 or first 500000.

If you have more than that,then you should be taxed. Nobody likes taxes but it's the price we pay to live in a working society.
N:B I will also be hit by IHT eventually but I do not mind it in the slightest. It's Tax. It's inevitable

missjekyll:
I think it further showcases the difference between US and UK politics.
When a UK politician said this in 2016 she suffered swift consequences.

In 2024 US, this is apparently a wildly held view by conservatives

What are you referring to here? Nothing's linked

missjekyll:


No CGT on sale of your primary residence. No IHT on first 325000 or first 500000.

If you have more than that,then you should be taxed. Nobody likes taxes but it's the price we pay to live in a working society.
N:B I will also be hit by IHT eventually but I do not mind it in the slightest. It's Tax. It's inevitable

I don't have a problem paying any form of taxation...... But I detest the way it's been wasted on this fraudulent benefit system......

Which is the reason, I would legally try and claim as much as I can, claim back......... 🤣😁

Goodenoch:


What are you referring to here? Nothing's linked

Andrea Leadsom said this about Theresa May. She suffered a massive backlash which throttled her party leadership bid.

Lexusgs430:



I don't have a problem paying any form of taxation...... But I detest the way it's been wasted on this fraudulent benefit system......

Which is the reason, I would legally try and claim as much as I can, claim back......... 🤣😁

There are benefit cheats. But the social safety net is a good thing overall.
You should claim everything the government allows you to.

The onus is on the government to close loopholes and encourage good behaviour.

missjekyll:


There are benefit cheats. But the social safety net is a good thing overall.
You should claim everything the government allows you to.

The onus is on the government to close loopholes and encourage good behaviour.

Not a penny would be spared..... 🤣😂

Thank you, Auntie..... 😁

Let's also not forget, the biggest scrounges of the benefits system, is actually the British Royal Family.......🤣😂

Good afternoon, I am planning to apply for visiting visa for my mother in law, what are the documents need and can anyone guide on how to put the application? She is currently working as a teacher (Government)

I think it was Chimamanda Adiche that captured me with her speech about the Dangers of a one sided story.

After watching more and more footages of the events at the Manchester airport, I have resolved further to always try and hear/see/watch the other side of a story before reaching conclusions.

As an aside:
Why do/would someone want to join the police in this UK?
The way I have seen silly kids abuse and insult the police is crazy. And as a police man, if you want to carry out your lawful duty, people will just bring out phone and record full length videos but post 20 seconds clips on social media.

I think the UK public needs to always wait to hear the 2nd side of any police issue story.

Good afternoon my Naija people I’m the UK.

mayowa94:
Good afternoon, I am planning to apply for visiting visa for my mother in law, what are the documents need and can anyone guide on how to put the application? She is currently working as a teacher (Government)

You mean your mother inlaw is planning to get a UK visitor visa to visit you.
On your side, if you are writing a letter in support of her application, you need to be clear which support you are going to render. This may include air fares, local transport, Accomodation, visa application costs, feeding etc. Your wife should not forget to submit documents which clearly establishes their relationship. A birth certificate should suffice.

On her (applicant’s) side, she needs to prove a strong ties to home country. The onus is o her to prove that she isn’t just wanting to japa, but that she only wishes to visit and will return. She could prove ties to home by: Evidence of full employment (it’s great she is actively working on Govt as a teacher). When my MiL was coming a couple of years ago, we got the Head master of the primary school she was teaching at to write a letter of introduction. We even got the local government education secretary to write too.
We submitted her letter of 1st appointment, a couple of promotion letters and most importantly, her last appointment.
We printed her 1 year bank statement, which had a closing balance of 8,00 naira. We highlighted every single salary transaction on the statement. That means every single salary credit into her account was highlighted. The aim was so that the ECO can cross reference and prove that yes, she is in active employment as a primary school school teacher.

In our letter of introduction and support, we made it very clear that the whole visit was at zero cost to her. We proved that by showing our own bank statements - showing enough money. In our introduction letter, we made rough cost estimates: Air flight, train from airport to house, visa costs, transport cost for visa biometrics extra. Our letter had a near-real cost estimates, and our bank account statement showed we had enough to cater for that.


Very importantly, we needed to prove our own legal residency status- we used our BRP for that.

Mama got 6 months on that occasion.

I will wait for others to share their expert.

RalphJean:


You mean your mother inlaw is planning to get a UK visitor visa to visit you.
On your side, if you are writing a letter in support of her application, you need to be clear which support you are going to render. This may include air fares, local transport, Accomodation, visa application costs, feeding etc. Your wife should not forget to submit documents which clearly establishes their relationship. A birth certificate should suffice.

On her (applicant’s) side, she needs to prove a strong ties to home country. The onus is o her to prove that she isn’t just wanting to japa, but that she only wishes to visit and will return. She could prove ties to home by: Evidence of full employment (it’s great she is actively working on Govt as a teacher). When my MiL was coming a couple of years ago, we got the Head master of the primary school she was teaching at to write a letter of introduction. We even got the local government education secretary to write too.
We submitted her letter of 1st appointment, a couple of promotion letters and most importantly, her last appointment.
We printed her 1 year bank statement, which had a closing balance of 8,00 naira. We highlighted every single salary transaction on the statement. That means every single salary credit into her account was highlighted. The aim was so that the ECO can cross reference and prove that yes, she is in active employment as a primary school school teacher.

In our letter of introduction and support, we made it very clear that the whole visit was at zero cost to her. We proved that by showing our own bank statements - showing enough money. In our introduction letter, we made rough cost estimates: Air flight, train from airport to house, visa costs, transport cost for visa biometrics extra. Our letter had a near-real cost estimates, and our bank account statement showed we had enough to cater for that.


Very importantly, we needed to prove our own legal residency status- we used our BRP for that.

Mama got 6 months on that occasion.

I will wait for others to share their expert.

Thank you

crypticTrey:
Good morning house
Please I kind of need an advice from y’all in the Uk
I’m a software developer (mobile app developer) in Nigeria with two years of experience and I currently earn about 500k.
I started making plans on coming to the Uk via study route and I’m currently in the stage of applying for my visa. I have been very optimistic about this but last night I spent a long time thinking about it as I’m really worried about the situation I read about the Uk and where they stand with immigration.

I have been following this thread for months to understand what it’s like over there and I really hope I get a response. Thanks in advance 🙏🏾

Contrary to other people's advice, I would say that coming as a student is a brilliant way to get a foot in the door. More expensive, yes, but you get a degree and stand a much better chance of landing a good job when you are located here and have a right to work. You can then get Sponsored by a Company.

Applying for Tech jobs from Nigeria is always easier said than done. Even if you land the job, many Companies will rather contract you from Nigeria working remotely

RalphJean:
I think it was Chimamanda Adiche that captured me with her speech about the Dangers of a one sided story.

After watching more and more footages of the events at the Manchester airport, I have resolved further to always try and hear/see/watch the other side of a story before reaching conclusions.

As an aside:
Why do/would someone want to join the police in this UK?
The way I have seen silly kids abuse and insult the police is crazy. And as a police man, if you want to carry out your lawful duty, people will just bring out phone and record full length videos but post 20 seconds clips on social media.

I think the UK public needs to always wait to hear the 2nd side of any police issue story.

Good afternoon my Naija people I’m the UK.

I was saying that at the moment that the man was kicked in the head and stamped on with jack boots, he was already prone and not resisting.

That was excessive force even deadly force and that's why the police officer was suspended .

Policing is an honorable profession especially in the UK where they police by consent. They ve taken a hit in recent years but are trying to build back up a reputation.
Videos showing unwarranted use of force only undermines that.

Hello Guys, Good Evening Bosses here
Has anyone here applied for a USA tourist Visa from the UK as a skilled worker in the UK? Please what is the process like? I want to Visit the USA God's grace. What documents are requested? I stay in the UK legally as a skilled worker (Healthcare). I have been living in the UK since March last year. I want to visit the USA.

Please someone who has the right information to apply for a Tourist Visa to the USA from the UK as a skilled worker, please tell me what I need and how much I need to have in my account before application. Many thanks

missjekyll:


I was saying that at the moment that the man was kicked in the head and stamped on with jack boots, he was already prone and not resisting.

That was excessive force even deadly force and that's why the police officer was suspended .

Policing is an honorable profession especially in the UK where they police by consent. They ve taken a hit in recent years but are trying to build back up a reputation.
Videos showing unwarranted use of force only undermines that.

Just out of curiosity. Did you watch just the 1 video which was originally released, or have you watched the other videos, including the one released by the Manchester evening news?

I still maintain that it is always best to have a complete picture before making decision on actions of the UK police.

Policing by consent indeed…. So yobs and thugs can beat up the police, but the police cannot use force to restrain the unruly misfits.
You could argue that the police officer who did the kicking was dazed and confused and terrified from the beating he received from that thug. He was clearly rattled and dazzled after that thug attacked him, and his colleague, in the 1st instance.

RalphJean:


Just out of curiosity. Did you watch just the 1 video which was originally released, or have you watched the other videos, including the one released by the Manchester evening news?

I still maintain that it is always best to have a complete picture before making decision on actions of the UK police.

Policing by consent indeed…. So yobs and thugs can beat up the police, but the police cannot use force to restrain the unruly misfits.
You could argue that the police officer who did the kicking was dazed and confused and terrified from the beating he received from that thug. He was clearly rattled and dazzled after that thug attacked him, and his colleague, in the 1st instance.

If you see the way some people treat police officers, with so much disdain.......

They get stopped by the traffic police, they start making so much force + creating unnecessary scenes + posting their nonsense on tictok......

They think police officers come from mars + they got green blood running through their veins......

jedisco:


Lol... after blaming 14 years of Tory government and the NHS for not babysitting them, they ran to Labour not expecting this. Afterall, Kier Stammer had mocked Rishi at the idea of 'British fruit pickers'. One wonders who'd pick our fruits then.

All this while, the correlation between the number of folks on longterm sick and immigration has not stuck. The entitlement is mind boggling. A growing number want to be on benefits for a good chunk of their working life, make kids, get housed by the council, and in old age get prenuim care off other people's taxes.

Hope its not the shift immigrants are packing they want to force them to do