That's so heartbreaking. It must take a lot of hard work, sacrifice and daily grind to make a family business work and to do so for 25 years is a phenomenal effort, they should be so proud of themselves and not blame themselves for closing. When all the overheads skyrocket at once and custom drops (purse strings tightening), there's not much that can be done. I am in awe of small business owners, I could never achieve what they do. Xx
Discontent #10 food, energy, transport, cost of living, society etc
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Five Council are taking Sadiq Khan to court over the ULEZ expansion in London.
www.bbc.com
The Unite Union has come out and called it 'anti-worker'.
www.bbc.com
Fingers crossed that Sadiq Khan loses this.
He is in no way concerned about the impact this policy will have on the less well off in society. Nor has he considered this in his push to expand the zone. True colours shown there by a supposedly socialist Mayor - penalise the poor, whilst the rich (who can afford it) will just cough up and drive as usual.
A £2000 scrappage payment (with hoops attached) does not cover the cost of getting a newer car. Those people with older cars are still going to have to find money they haven't got on top.
Sadiq's eventual aim is for per mile road pricing in London, for which ALL cars will be liable, even electric cars. The ULEZ expansion is a backdoor to that eventually aim.
Legal challenge to ULEZ launched by five councils - BBC News
Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey councils are seeking a judicial review.
www.bbc.com
The Unite Union has come out and called it 'anti-worker'.
ULEZ expansion is anti-worker, Unite says - BBC News
The union wants a delay to the expansion until there is more help for people to replace cars.
www.bbc.com
Fingers crossed that Sadiq Khan loses this.
He is in no way concerned about the impact this policy will have on the less well off in society. Nor has he considered this in his push to expand the zone. True colours shown there by a supposedly socialist Mayor - penalise the poor, whilst the rich (who can afford it) will just cough up and drive as usual.
A £2000 scrappage payment (with hoops attached) does not cover the cost of getting a newer car. Those people with older cars are still going to have to find money they haven't got on top.
Sadiq's eventual aim is for per mile road pricing in London, for which ALL cars will be liable, even electric cars. The ULEZ expansion is a backdoor to that eventually aim.
I wasn't aware of this, so a pleasant surprise for once! We're all electric & this is from British Gas, credit applied to our account this month.
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Anti capitalist rules over what was once one of the most industrious cities in the world(before Khan). What could go wrong?Five Council are taking Sadiq Khan to court over the ULEZ expansion in London.
Legal challenge to ULEZ launched by five councils - BBC News
Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey councils are seeking a judicial review.
The Unite Union has come out and called it 'anti-worker'.
ULEZ expansion is anti-worker, Unite says - BBC News
The union wants a delay to the expansion until there is more help for people to replace cars.
Fingers crossed that Sadiq Khan loses this.
He is in no way concerned about the impact this policy will have on the less well off in society. Nor has he considered this in his push to expand the zone. True colours shown there by a supposedly socialist Mayor - penalise the poor, whilst the rich (who can afford it) will just cough up and drive as usual.
A £2000 scrappage payment (with hoops attached) does not cover the cost of getting a newer car. Those people with older cars are still going to have to find money they haven't got on top.
Sadiq's eventual aim is for per mile road pricing in London, for which ALL cars will be liable, even electric cars. The ULEZ expansion is a backdoor to that eventually aim.
I'm sure he has wet dreams thinking up his schemes to leave it in ruins.
This letter was posted on Reddit. They think it might be a daft letter with all the question marks:
Expansion cost estimated to be 130-140 million.
Expansion cost estimated to be 130-140 million.
My eldest is year 12 used be lower 6th in my day.
Shes applying for some trial days at uni and loads questions on application form about are either of your parents university educated I am husband is not bit hes always been higher earner.
I regret falling into retail management long hours crap pay then started a family.
Latest job is just above minimum wage 25hours but fits in around family and no commute costs.
Close to youngest school and wrap around child care hub which is reasonable pay £9.50 after school club 2 days per week and holiday club is £20 day 8_6 take packed lunch.
We looking at higher level apprenticeship as well as university and apparently very competitive even the city's best independent schools are applying so no idea what eldest chances are.
We have done 1 uni open day and sat in on finance talk the loan covers the 9k tuition fees which I think mayhe going up.
Be even worse is psycho braverman tried to to reduce foreign students to fiddle immigration figures as they pay extortionate fees and living costs.
Anyway parental income limits how much maintainance grant can borrow so think we stuck with local south west unis, south Wales at a push as the grant won't cover the rent.
If eldest stays at home she free rent. Can keep her current part time job and short commute to either of the 2 university in the city.
Really don't know how best to advise her.
I haven't paid all my student loan back as time out family and don't earn enough.
Twitter news full of empty shelves again to be fair noticed this last 2 years.
Its reason why I grew tomatoes, Cucumber and lettuce at home last year issue is without a green house it's very seasonal when we can harvest and enjoy.
I have years worth chopped tomatoes and lots puree and passatta as really noticed steep rise in anything tomato based.
Never realised we get more tomatoes from morroco than Spain and that they limited exports last year.
www.goodto.com
High energy costs UK makes us less economical to grow in year UK which is sad.
Farmers really been shafted by brexit.
www.thedailymeal.com
Lilds availability has improved but prices have rocketed.
Last 2 energy bills been over £400 and we being careful.
Dreading April as council tax rising 4.99% and haven't paid council tax bill since November as pay over 10months but paid off early give us some breathing space.
Vodafone and sky probably rise.
Still have sort out pet and home insurance
Car on last legs.
No holiday booked this year trying to focus on house with glazing and maybe a wood burner anything to help us next winter when energy may rise pretty certain it will as eu filled their storage with Russian gas before cut off so more competion for Norway and other gas suppliers next winter.
We won't have the generous £67 month next winter from government and fixed mortgage ends Dec which could see us paying extra £350 month.
How can people keep absorbing multiple essential bill rises and high cost rising food?
Worried about the budget as according red book fuel go up 12p a litre.
Get pay rise in April gross worth £100 extra month but after deductions not sure.
Anyone else dreading April?
Eldest works supermarket and got some free food lately as short dated which helps.
Too good to go magic bags beeb dire lately.
Olio been realy slow locally to.
Went paperchase closing down sale yesterday felt so sad.
Also 2 of my fave pubs have closed or closing.
Even the city centre seems to be struggling my local suburb seems be booming as we have 5 cafes/ bars now plus spoons and 3 other pubs as well as busy takeout.
The Greek and Italian restaurant always seems quiet.
Supermarket is where you see the ones who are struggling as have so many random conversations with people about cost of food nearly every visit.
Shes applying for some trial days at uni and loads questions on application form about are either of your parents university educated I am husband is not bit hes always been higher earner.
I regret falling into retail management long hours crap pay then started a family.
Latest job is just above minimum wage 25hours but fits in around family and no commute costs.
Close to youngest school and wrap around child care hub which is reasonable pay £9.50 after school club 2 days per week and holiday club is £20 day 8_6 take packed lunch.
We looking at higher level apprenticeship as well as university and apparently very competitive even the city's best independent schools are applying so no idea what eldest chances are.
We have done 1 uni open day and sat in on finance talk the loan covers the 9k tuition fees which I think mayhe going up.
Be even worse is psycho braverman tried to to reduce foreign students to fiddle immigration figures as they pay extortionate fees and living costs.
Anyway parental income limits how much maintainance grant can borrow so think we stuck with local south west unis, south Wales at a push as the grant won't cover the rent.
If eldest stays at home she free rent. Can keep her current part time job and short commute to either of the 2 university in the city.
Really don't know how best to advise her.
I haven't paid all my student loan back as time out family and don't earn enough.
Twitter news full of empty shelves again to be fair noticed this last 2 years.
Its reason why I grew tomatoes, Cucumber and lettuce at home last year issue is without a green house it's very seasonal when we can harvest and enjoy.
I have years worth chopped tomatoes and lots puree and passatta as really noticed steep rise in anything tomato based.
Never realised we get more tomatoes from morroco than Spain and that they limited exports last year.
Tomato shortage 2023: Why are supermarkets running out of tomatoes in the UK?
Struggling to snap up the red fruit? Here's why
www.goodto.com
High energy costs UK makes us less economical to grow in year UK which is sad.
Farmers really been shafted by brexit.
The UK's Gas Prices Are Causing A Major Tomato Shortage - The Daily Meal
The United Kingdom's gas prices are causing a major tomato shortage, and people are starting to become concerned about what it could mean for the future.
www.thedailymeal.com
Lilds availability has improved but prices have rocketed.
Last 2 energy bills been over £400 and we being careful.
Dreading April as council tax rising 4.99% and haven't paid council tax bill since November as pay over 10months but paid off early give us some breathing space.
Vodafone and sky probably rise.
Still have sort out pet and home insurance
Car on last legs.
No holiday booked this year trying to focus on house with glazing and maybe a wood burner anything to help us next winter when energy may rise pretty certain it will as eu filled their storage with Russian gas before cut off so more competion for Norway and other gas suppliers next winter.
We won't have the generous £67 month next winter from government and fixed mortgage ends Dec which could see us paying extra £350 month.
How can people keep absorbing multiple essential bill rises and high cost rising food?
Worried about the budget as according red book fuel go up 12p a litre.
Get pay rise in April gross worth £100 extra month but after deductions not sure.
Anyone else dreading April?
Eldest works supermarket and got some free food lately as short dated which helps.
Too good to go magic bags beeb dire lately.
Olio been realy slow locally to.
Went paperchase closing down sale yesterday felt so sad.
Also 2 of my fave pubs have closed or closing.
Even the city centre seems to be struggling my local suburb seems be booming as we have 5 cafes/ bars now plus spoons and 3 other pubs as well as busy takeout.
The Greek and Italian restaurant always seems quiet.
Supermarket is where you see the ones who are struggling as have so many random conversations with people about cost of food nearly every visit.
Food brands need to be less greedy, I refuse to believe 5.25 only just covers cost of squeezing, pasteurizing and packaging orange juice when supermarkets do their own version for less. That is extortionate. Just for juice!!
The Co-op's alway's have been very expensive. I don't think they'll sell at that price though, they'll have to yellow sticker them.
My local Sainsburys has started to sell more of their own brands again. I think they're getting the message.
I think that will be a double one not the normal 1 litre 900ml and at a convenience store location. So not quite as bad as the meme suggests.
But no doubt pepsi are doing the most they can at all times to maximise profits. Offtopic but I gave up buying juice as it's so easy to drink your RDA of sugar. The problem in the UK is oranges are so variable in quality, so often they're tasteless.
There's a real problem with citrus trees in many parts dying off with greening.
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
en.m.wikipedia.org
But no doubt pepsi are doing the most they can at all times to maximise profits. Offtopic but I gave up buying juice as it's so easy to drink your RDA of sugar. The problem in the UK is oranges are so variable in quality, so often they're tasteless.
There's a real problem with citrus trees in many parts dying off with greening.
75 percent of Florida's oranges have been lost to disease. Can science save citrus?
Farmers and researchers try to hold off a deadly citrus greening that's now reached California long enough to find a cure.
Citrus greening disease - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
Am the same as folks on here, grocery shop is soo expensive, had an Asda delivery last week ( cheaper to pay £2.50 delivery than me driving to get it)
It came to £120, take of me baccy, so nearly £100, there's only 2 of us and a dog, I can normally fill 4 bags, struggled to fill 3, no treats, just the basics.
It came to £120, take of me baccy, so nearly £100, there's only 2 of us and a dog, I can normally fill 4 bags, struggled to fill 3, no treats, just the basics.
This also applies to motorcycles as I found out when ULEZ was first brought in, I had to sell a motorcycleFive Council are taking Sadiq Khan to court over the ULEZ expansion in London.
Legal challenge to ULEZ launched by five councils - BBC News
Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey councils are seeking a judicial review.
The Unite Union has come out and called it 'anti-worker'.
ULEZ expansion is anti-worker, Unite says - BBC News
The union wants a delay to the expansion until there is more help for people to replace cars.
Fingers crossed that Sadiq Khan loses this.
He is in no way concerned about the impact this policy will have on the less well off in society. Nor has he considered this in his push to expand the zone. True colours shown there by a supposedly socialist Mayor - penalise the poor, whilst the rich (who can afford it) will just cough up and drive as usual.
A £2000 scrappage payment (with hoops attached) does not cover the cost of getting a newer car. Those people with older cars are still going to have to find money they haven't got on top.
Sadiq's eventual aim is for per mile road pricing in London, for which ALL cars will be liable, even electric cars. The ULEZ expansion is a backdoor to that eventually aim.
because of ULEZ, thankfully 2 of my other bikes were okay because I had replaced them with newer bikes
one of which was my Big Honda. When ULEZ expands bikers will have to replace them, we are not talking
a lot of bikes here. What I will never understand is why motorcycles were included in the scheme in the
first place. There was no science behind the decision and most of bikes in London are fairly new.
Khan is doing this way too fast, he's doing it while he is London Mayor and wants to get it all done before
he is replaced. Former London Mayor Boris isn't impressed with ULEZ either.
I think that many car owners who can't sell their cars will get rid of them by having them stolen or involved
in accidents which writes off the car. All that means they can claim on the insurance and get a newer car.
First Argos now Iceland
www.rte.ie
Iceland sells its 27 Irish stores to focus on UK
The owner of the Iceland supermarket chain has sold all of its 27 Irish-based stores in order to focus on its UK business.
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Discontent #11 food, energy, transport, cost of living, society etc
New thread. Just got an email from my nationwide saying they'll give £10 when people spend £200 on groceries with their debit card. https://www.nationwide.co.uk/current-accounts/cashback/
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