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Are we at the start of a deepening cost of living crisis as nearly half of all adults fear they might not be able afford their energy bills?And from next year, councils in England will be banned from demanding householders pay their council tax in full if they are only late with one payment.HMRC warns of scammers as it begins taking back Winter Fuel Payment from more than two million higher income pensioners.Also, the rise of the poly worker. Why young people are fixing their sights on a portfolio career.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Niamh McDermott Researcher: Jo Krasner Editor: Rob Cave Senior News Editor: Sara Wadeson(First broadcast Saturday 18th April 2026)
Is bloc voting a useful way to understand British politics? Should Labour and The Green Party collaborate? What's going on on houseboat internet forums?Joining Carys is Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE.Nick and Carys discuss bloc voting, water companies, Zack Polanski's council tax and local government coalitionsSupport us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://bsky.app/profile/nickanstead.bsky.socialhttps://open.substack.com/pub/channel4news/p/exclusive-how-polluting-water-companies?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
Martin Lewis dives into council tax. Are you overpaying? Martin breaks down practical, often overlooked ways you could cut your bill—potentially saving hundreds each year. From checking your property band to claiming discounts for single occupancy, students, or disabilities.We also explore what to do if you think your property has been incorrectly assessed—plus the potential risks of challenging your banding. With real-life success stories and clear step-by-step guidance, you'll find out how to navigate the system and make sure you're not paying more than you need to.Plus, this week's “Tell Us”— We're asking: What's the biggest money secret you've ever kept? When was it? Who did you keep it from—and why? We hear your candid, surprising, and sometimes emotional stories.In our regular Mastermind feature, Adrian tackles a question from Martin on Lifetime ISAs (LISAs).And Martin brings you the latest Premium Bonds update—including current prize rates, odds of winning, and whether they still stack up compared to savings accounts in today's climate.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you've always wanted to know his favourite ice cream flavour, if he's ever pondered the meaning of life, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.
In this week's blog, we look at Council Tax and what you need to know about it for the Local Taxation and Assessment technical competency.
This week on Cash Chats, new hosts Steve Alderton and James Andrews will be chatting about the changes to council tax payment rules. While the changes are very welcome, Steve and James also discuss if they go far enough and what remains broken. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence
In this week's Talking Money, Rory talks about the recent news regarding council tax reform – how chasing missed payments is changing and what that means for council taxpayers across the UK.
Energy bills are in the news and this may be a crucial moment. In this podcast Martin explains the Energy Price Cap, and the firms offering fixes cheaper than the Price Cap.It's a new tax year, and that means all UK adults have a new £20,000 tax-free ISA allowance to use. Martin runs through your options of where to put your money.Martin explains why a change on council tax debt collection which will mean vulnerable people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax bills has put him in a good mood.Listeners Tell Us about financial mistakes that turned out to be a good move.And will Adrian get this week's Money Mastermind? This week the question is about savings interest.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you've always wanted to know what colour his eyes are, what he's planning to do in his eventual retirement, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.
The show starts with Chris and Amy discuss St. Louis County Executive Sam Page suing the County Council over an ordinance that would strip him of power while he's in London. Also, in honor of Tax Day, New York Times reporter Stuart A. Thompson explains why you can't trust AI to file your taxes.
Today on a short show for Chris and Amy: Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times reporter, joins the show to explain where artificial intelligence falls short if you decide to utilize it when filing your taxes. Diego Sorbara, Assistant Managing Editor at ProPublica joins the show talking about they updated their code of ethics that prohibits ProPublica employees from wagering on the outcome of new events. Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins the show to talk about the Cardinals extra inning win last night and how fun it is to be fun around this young team.
Council tax increase of £5 a year will go towards investing in crucial local infrastructure with £750,000 to enhance our local car parks. It was agreed at the last Full Council meeting to continue with community grants to support local organisations, community facilities and climate-related projects. Shine Radio spoke to Finance Portfolio Holder, Charles Louisson and Cllr John Hutchinson, from the Opposition PartiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. EHDC Budget means Council Tax remains lower than comparable councils Petersfield’s cobbler is marking almost 30 years on Chapel Street Students in Petersfield have been learning about business. …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 12 March, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio. EHDC Budget means Council Tax remains lower than comparable councils Petersfield’s cobbler is marking almost 30 years on Chapel Street Students in Petersfield have been learning about business. …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500. You make it shine. Published at 4:58am on 12 March, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Council Tax Support scheme is designed to help residents who would otherwise struggle to pay their council tax bill. It will continue to offer the most financially vulnerable residents a maximum of 100% support, which means they pay no council tax at all. Others can earn more before it affects the support they receive. Julie Butler speaks to Cllr Charles LouissonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson as they pick apart the latest news lines form Scottish politics and beyond Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #scotland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Huge waves smashed into cars as Storm Goretti brought wild weather to the Kent coast overnight.People living along Sandgate Esplanade, near Folkestone, woke up to see vehicles strewn across the road - which was flooded and covered in shingle – we've spoken to a witness and bosses in charge of the clean-up. Also in today's podcast, there's been plenty of reaction from the news Kent County Council is proposing increasing council tax by 3.99% in its draft budget.The authority is recommending a hike of a full 1% below the cap set by the government but there are concerns it could lead to cuts to local services. Major plans to redevelop a town centre street into a car-free zone with al fresco dining are finally moving ahead.The creation of a “cafe culture” in Earl Street, Maidstone, from Week Street down to its junction with Pudding Lane, is a long-held ambition of the local authority.A campaign's underway to recycle hundreds of Christmas trees in Kent - while raising money for charity.Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford picked up almost 700 trees last year and this year they're hoping to make it 1000. And England rugby player Rosie Galligan will be hoping to inspire the next generation when she returns to Kent this weekend. The 27-year-old, who's from West Malling, will be taking coaching sessions at Aylesford Rugby Club's recruitment drive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this special ‘Success Time' edition of our Question Time podcast, this week is all about listeners who've saved. They tell us what they've done to save, and Martin explains how you can do the same! The successes this week include: a multi-bank switching success, getting a phone retailer to overturn its decision not to replace a faulty handset, and a success worth £100,000.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you've always wanted to know his favourite film, what he carries with him wherever he goes, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.
Send us a textStay ahead in the UK property market with this week's London Property Bulletin. We break down the new 2028 mansion and terrace tax, changes to inheritance and business property relief in 2026, and the latest on green mortgages—including top deals for energy-efficient homes. Discover what these updates mean for homeowners, investors, first-time buyers, and landlords—from new council tax rules to shifting rental income taxes and estate planning strategies. Tune in for clear insights, expert tips, and essential news shaping the future of UK property.PROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving
As the Budget finally looms into view, this week the panel takes a look at one of the potential tax reforms suggested to Chancellors year-in, year-out, that could transform the Treasury coffers, but is one that this government, and every previous one stretching back decades, has refused to touch - council tax.While economists and tax experts all agree it is an unfair, outdated and regressive levy, nobody has the political will to change it, so to look at why that is, and what it could be replaced with, host Alain Tolhurst is joined by Labour MP Jonathan Brash, chair of the APPG on council tax, along with Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates, and two members of the Treasury select committee - Conservative former minister Harriet Baldwin, and Labour's Catherine West.To sign up for our newsletters click herePresented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot
Join new co-hosts of The Big Debate series Sophie Gregory and Ally Hunter Blair in the very first episode of "Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate." Dive into discussions on sustainability, the impact of climate change on farming, and the quirky issue of 'snail farming' in Westminster. Sophie and Ally reflect on how the farming community is adapting to new challenges and opportunities, with insights into the role of technology and sustainability in shaping the future of agriculture. Tune in for engaging stories, opinions, and a touch of humour as Sophie and Ally explore the evolving landscape of farming. Episode will be out every fortnight.
A woman who won tens of thousands on Premium Bonds, sold her home and spent a year abroad before falsely claiming thousands in benefits on her return to Kent has avoided prison. Between 2021 and 2024, she received more than £23,000 after making false statements to the Department for Work and Pensions.Also in today's podcast, you can hear from the Ashford MP who's weighed in on the troubles being faced by Reform UK at County Hall. Sojan Joseph has been telling us why KCC leader Linden Kemkaran should lose her job. Residents say it's “total rubbish” their town is well served by pharmacies while their only closed branch “sits there like a ghost” - and prevents new ones from opening.Jhoots, in the Rainham Shopping Precinct, closed in August after months of troubles meaning 40,000 people in the town have been without direct easy access.A prototype of the game Medway Fighter, based on the classic arcade game Street Fighter will debut at Electric Medway Festival this weekend. You can hear from the creative director who says it's a new way for people to engage with Medway's heritage. And in football, Gillingham assistant boss Richard Dobson says he doesn't want his players to be affected by their winless run when they face Salford City this weekend. The Gills have gone four League 2 matches without a win after a blistering start to the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Residents are calling for action to solve traffic “chaos” caused by lorries struggling to make it up a slippery hill.They say they are kept up at night by screeching tyres and reversing alarms as stranded HGVs retreat back down for another run-up, and fear there will be a serious accident.Also in today's podcast, Kent has been battered with strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Benjamin hits. It's caused travel disruption with trees down and local flooding reported across the county. Reform UK councillors have lodged official complaints about the leadership style of the top table at Kent County Council. You can hear from Simon Finlay from the Local Democracy Reporting Service as it's understood at least five members have sent grievances to the party's head office.Bosses at Kent Fire and Rescue say they'll have to make tough decisions if they don't get more funding.A survey's been launched to see if residents would be willing to pay 9p a week more in council tax contributions.And, a bitter funding dispute between school leaders and council bosses is threatening the future of a specialist school supporting vulnerable children and young people.Kent County Council and FAR Academy in Whitstable have so far failed to agree on how much the authority should pay the school per student. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rob cracks open the outrageous and numerous taxes levied in the UK, intensely detailing 40 different taxes that could significantly impact your salary. He explains why the tax system is structured to “double and triple tax” individuals—on earning, spending, life, death, and both national and local levels—with the top five taxes being Income Tax, National Insurance, VAT, Council Tax, and Corporation Tax. As a solution, Rob offers a crucial method to legally your lower tax bills… BEST MOMENTS "The outrageous amounts of tax you pay in the UK, not just how much you pay, which is outrageous, but the different types of tax you pay, which is double outrageous." "You're taxed when you're alive and then you're taxed when you're dead with inheritance tax." "There's only one way to save tax... you can only buy anything after tax when you start a company." Exclusive community & resources: For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school And if you'd like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions) → https://robmoore.live/mms
In this Bills Special, Martin goes through everything you need to know about Council Tax, including how to check and challenge your band. Plus, his four easy steps to help reduce your mobile phone bill.
It was a momentous day on Tuesday as the government and regulators announced major changes in the way investments will be sold. What's been proposed and what's the role of the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, in that?Inflation rose to 3.6%, this week the highest it has been since January 2024 - what's behind that?And two of the UK's leading end of life charities have told Money Box people given less than 12 months to live should not have to pay Council Tax before they die. The call from Marie Curie and Hospice UK comes just a few weeks after Manchester City Council became what's believed to be the first local authority in the UK to introduce such a scheme. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Jo Krasner Researcher: Eimear Devlin Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 19th July 2025)
This week Damien explains why saving your first £100,000 is the crucial milestone if you want to be wealthy. He then looks at Premium Bonds, revealing the possible returns you can expect if you have the maximum £50,000 holding. He also explains how to improve your chances of winning a £1 million prize. Finally, Andy discusses the proposed changes to how council tax payments are collected.Check out this week's podcast article on the Money to the Masses website to see the full list of resources from this week's show(00:00) - Money to the Masses Podcast Episode 510(02:42) - How to Build Wealth: The Power of Compound Interest and the £100,000 Savings Milestone (15:42) - Premium Bonds Explained: Returns, Odds, and Are They Worth It in 2025? (27:04) - Council Tax Payment Changes in England: What Homeowners Need to KnowFollow Money to the Masses on social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemassesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemassesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemassesYou may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page - Click to support the showLinks referred to in the podcast:NS&I set to cut premium bond rateWhat is the Financial Services Compensation SchemeCouncil tax payments set to changeFind your local councilCouncil tax explained and what to do if you are stuggling to paySubscribe to our NewsletterIf a link has an * beside it this means that it is an affiliated link. If you go via the link, Money to the Masses may receive a small fee which helps keep Money to the Masses free to use.
Martin goes through step by step everything you need to know about Council Tax. He explains:- How to check you are in the right band. - How to challenge your Council Tax band. - The Council Tax deductions you may be entitled to. - How to collect and claim if you are owed Council Tax creditMartin also gives his response to this week's Winter Fuel Payment news from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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In England, council tax bills have just risen by an average of 5%. In Scotland and Wales, it's likely to have increased even more. In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? finance expert Matthew Jenkin, and Marcus Johns, senior research fellow at the Institute For Public Policy Research to discuss why bills have risen so much, and explain your options if you're looking at reducing your costs. Read more about this year's council tax increases & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Click here to send us an email Get 25% off a Which? Money membership - offer ends 13th April 2025 Get 50% off a Which? membership
First today we hear from the dad of a Harrietsham woman who died in her sleep just hours after an ambulance was stood down while on its way to her home.Mum of two Karen Ovenell had called 999 after suffering sharp chest pains in August last year.An inquest into the 43-year-old's death has heard how the initial call handler booked an ambulance - but Karen was then told to sleep and book a GP appointment the following day or go to A&E.Also in today's podcast, members of Kent County Council are meeting to vote on their draft budget for the next financial year.In order to balance the books, bosses are likely to look at a range of measures including a 5% increase of council tax.Work's started no transforming a Grade II listed building in Medway into a state of the art creative hub.The Docking Station at Chatham Historic Dockyard will be in the former Police Section House.A dog is recovering after being run over by a cyclist near Whitstable.Bonnie the Chihuahua was rushed to a vet and put on oxygen and medication for shock after it happened on a path in Swalecliffe.And finally, work's nearly finished on a new centre in Kent for five lions that have been rescued from Ukraine.The Big Cat Sanctuary has raised £500,000 to create special enclosures at their site near Ashford.
A landlady has described how her village pub “shook visibly” as a juggernaut smashed into the building twice after getting stuck in a road closure.Villagers watched in dismay as the driver, who was trying to turn the vehicle round, backed into the function room. Also in today's podcast, you can hear from the boss of Medway Council ahead of a meeting today to discuss their spending plans for the next financial year.It could see a hike in parking charges and sports centre membership - with council tax also set to increase.Horrified guests have been left stunned at the state of the holiday let they had booked on the Kent coast.The pair discovered nappies, sanitary towels and broken glass strewn across the garden on arrival at the Ramsgate accommodation.A pub landlord whose business has been plagued by roadworks says the decision to close the road again is absolutely ridiculous.He fears trade could fall by almost half when Newtown Road shuts for five weeks later this month – and then again in the summer.And bosses at a Kent restaurant have been left stunned after being awarded a second highly prestigious Michelin star.They were given the hugely impressive accolade following a Michelin Guide unveiling event.
Half a dozen cash-strapped local authorities in England have been told they will be allowed to raise council tax by more than five per cent this year in a bid to stave off bankruptcy.The London Standard's chief political correspondent Rachael Burford reports the government signed off its final funding settlements for town halls and announced six authorities have been given permission to increase bills by larger than normal amounts - without holding a referendum.She joins us to discuss councils' financial outlook for the year ahead as London boroughs say they still face a £500 million shortfall.In part two, The London Standard's business editor Jonathan Prynn on reasons behind an exodus of millionaires from the capital - and how countries including Abu Dhabi want a slice of the financial action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In tonight’s show we catch up on Edwin’s predictions – does NOSTRADAMUS walk among us? We look at the massive rise in Council Tax, and also the rise in listings, but only in some places. And given the upcoming election we examine some of the early promises being made in the quasi campaign, despite the … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!"
This week on The Tax Factor, Nimesh Shah and Heather Self explore potential updates to non-dom tax rules, the fluctuating figures in wealth tax discussions, and a new loan charge review aimed at resolving the long-running controversy. They also examine a recent High Court case in which American actor Mercer Boffey unsuccessfully argued that his Richmond home was exempt from Council Tax. With the self-assessment deadline upon us, Nimesh and Heather share last-minute filing tips and highlight the latest HMRC scams to watch out for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rob discusses two significant topics affecting the UK: projected net migration and its impact on the population, as well as alarming council tax hikes across various regions. The Office for National Statistics forecasts that the UK population will rise to 72.5 million by 2032, primarily driven by net migration, which could lead to increased demand for housing. Rob encourages listeners to consider investing in property, emphasising that a growing population will necessitate more housing. KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK population is expected to rise to 72.5 million by 2032, marking a 7.3% increase over the decade, primarily driven by net migration. An increasing population will likely lead to a higher demand for housing, which presents opportunities for those looking to invest in property despite prevailing negative sentiments about the housing market. Council Tax Hikes: Significant council tax increases are planned in various regions, with some councils proposing hikes as high as 25%, which could affect nearly 4 million residents. Financial Mismanagement: Many local councils, particularly in the South, are facing financial difficulties, with some declaring bankruptcy due to mismanagement of public funds, leading to increased tax burdens on constituents. Call for Efficiency: There is a need for local councils to streamline operations and reduce workforce sizes to improve efficiency, drawing parallels to successful practices in the private sector, such as those implemented by Elon Musk at X. BEST MOMENTS "Net migration is to push the UK population up to 72.5 million, a projected population growth of 7.3% between 2022 and 2032." "If the population is set to increase sustainably, then from a housing point of view, that could be quite beneficial." "Council tax hikes are going to be taking place from April, and it seems that councils are really taking the piss." "We've been taken for a ride in the UK, and it's really not good. It's not healthy by any stretch of the imagination." VALUABLE RESOURCES GET YOUR PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE HERE: https://propertyfundingplatform.com/WharfFinancial#!/borrowerinitialregistration SOCIAL MEDIA/CONTACT US https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcast BOOKS Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4 Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle 101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2NxuAQL uk property, Investment, Property, Rent, Buy to let, Investing for beginners, Money, Tax, Renting, Landlords, strategies, invest, housing, properties, portfolio, estate agents, lettings, letting, business: https://patreon.com/tpnpodcast
Local councils nationwide are preparing to reveal the bad news to residents about this year's council tax rises.So, why are our rates rocketing, how much more can we expect to pay - and which authorities are impose the biggest hikes?The London Standard's chief political correspondent Rachael Burford discusses local government finances and policy for the year ahead.In part two, as millions of Britons reach the halfway mark for Dry January, we look at the benefits and challenges of quitting alcohol for a month.We're joined by Dr Richard Piper, chief executive of the London charity Alcohol Change UK, and The London Standard culture and lifestyle writer Vicky Jessop, who's now on her third booze-free new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peter Wilson explains how to deal with the debt collectors, Chemtrail, wild herds in the Uk and lots more About my Guest: Ex Royal Navy gunner and armourer, turned professional fighter. Owned and ran own martial arts gym for about 30 years. Always been aware of something not being right in the world, went deep into it after losing over £1million of property in 1 week including own home. So been up and been down even living in a car for a while with his wife Janine and 4 dogs. --- Help Support the show through my Business Partners : Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ -------------------------- Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Health & Wellness Products https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 ------------------ What we Discussed: - The Power of GDPR ( 1 min) - What the Debt Collectors do not have (3:45 mins) - Is it legal that they redact the information (5:20 mins) - Debt is intangible Property (7 mins) - Deed of assignment must be Signed (13 mins) - Baliff Vs Debt Collectors (15 mins) - Court case for Council Tax (22 mins) - Councils cause most of the homelessness (31 mins) - When the Debt Collectors send muscle men to your door (32 mins) - Being Sovereign and Using the Sytem at the same time (35:30 mins) - Advantages of a Company Vs the sovereign man (38 mins) - Liberland (39 mins) - Pushing Conscription (40:30 mins) - Why are they blocking how Tenessee stopped Chemtrails (43:30 mins) - Zig Zags in the Sky is not Normal (46:20 mins) - Wild Herd in the UK (49 mins) - Tidal Charts are always the same (51:30 mins) - Whatis in Antartica that we are not allowed visit (54 mins) - When I got Flat Earth Dave on my Podcast (55 mins) - When he was a gunner in Navy and Suez canal (57 min to 1 hr) - UK Leader Stamer attacking the Pensioners (1 hr 1 min) and more - The pathetic carry on in the House of Commons (1 hr 5:30 mins) - BBC Presenter prosecuted for Pedophilia gets suspended sentance( 1hr 7 mins) - Censorship and How Joe Rogan and Russel Brand are not removed (1 hr 11 mins) - Why David Icke exposed a lot for 30+ years (1 hr 15 mins) - The Tartarian Empire (1 hr 19 mins) - Why is there lots of stories about Dragons (1 hr 21 mins) - Was there 13 months in the year (1 hr 22 mins) - Season hr changes are not benefical to us ( 1 hr 24 mins) - What were the years BC actually ( 1 hr 25 mins) - Wyatt Earp (1 hr 27 mins) - Why is cutting the cables under the ocean so Important if we have all the satellities (1hr 31:30 mins) How to Contact Peter: https://www.claimyourstrawman.com/ https://www.checkmatethematrix.com/ https://linktr.ee/PeterWilsonReturnToDemocracy ------------------------------ More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org Help Support the show through my Business Partners : Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ -------------------------- Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Health & Wellness Products https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening
Peter Wilson explains how to deal with the debt collectors, Chemtrail, wild herds in the Uk and lots more About my Guest: Ex Royal Navy gunner and armourer, turned professional fighter. Owned and ran own martial arts gym for about 30 years. Always been aware of something not being right in the world, went deep into it after losing over £1million of property in 1 week including own home. So been up and been down even living in a car for a while with his wife Janine and 4 dogs. --- Help Support the show through my Business Partners : Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ -------------------------- Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Health & Wellness Products https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 ------------------ What we Discussed: - The Power of GDPR ( 1 min) - What the Debt Collectors do not have (3:45 mins) - Is it legal that they redact the information (5:20 mins) - Debt is intangible Property (7 mins) - Deed of assignment must be Signed (13 mins) - Baliff Vs Debt Collectors (15 mins) - Court case for Council Tax (22 mins) - Councils cause most of the homelessness (31 mins) - When the Debt Collectors send muscle men to your door (32 mins) - Being Sovereign and Using the Sytem at the same time (35:30 mins) - Advantages of a Company Vs the sovereign man (38 mins) - Liberland (39 mins) - Pushing Conscription (40:30 mins) - Why are they blocking how Tenessee stopped Chemtrails (43:30 mins) - Zig Zags in the Sky is not Normal (46:20 mins) - Wild Herd in the UK (49 mins) - Tidal Charts are always the same (51:30 mins) - Whatis in Antartica that we are not allowed visit (54 mins) - When I got Flat Earth Dave on my Podcast (55 mins) - When he was a gunner in Navy and Suez canal (57 min to 1 hr) - UK Leader Stamer attacking the Pensioners (1 hr 1 min) and more - The pathetic carry on in the House of Commons (1 hr 5:30 mins) - BBC Presenter prosecuted for Pedophilia gets suspended sentance( 1hr 7 mins) - Censorship and How Joe Rogan and Russel Brand are not removed (1 hr 11 mins) - Why David Icke exposed a lot for 30+ years (1 hr 15 mins) - The Tartarian Empire (1 hr 19 mins) - Why is there lots of stories about Dragons (1 hr 21 mins) - Was there 13 months in the year (1 hr 22 mins) - Season hr changes are not benefical to us ( 1 hr 24 mins) - What were the years BC actually ( 1 hr 25 mins) - Wyatt Earp (1 hr 27 mins) - Why is cutting the cables under the ocean so Important if we have all the satellities (1hr 31:30 mins) How to Contact Peter: https://www.claimyourstrawman.com/ https://www.checkmatethematrix.com/ https://linktr.ee/PeterWilsonReturnToDemocracy ------------------------------ More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org Help Support the show through my Business Partners : Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ -------------------------- Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Health & Wellness Products https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening
On this week's podcast Martin gives his energy tips ahead of the energy price cap on 1 October.Listeners TELL US about their stock of old stamps that they're still using ahead of the 22% increase in the cost of standard first-class stamps on 7 October. And Adrian Chiles attempts his first ever Mastermind – will he have beginners luck?
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI started out with the intention of writing just one article on this subject, but it has become three. It's a big subject … (Here is part one and here is part two, if you are not already up to speed)The latest polls show Labour comfortably in excess of 400 seats, maybe even 500.They are going to have such a thumping majority (with less than 50% of the vote - how crap is first past the post), together with a Blob which, broadly speaking, is theologically aligned, that they are going to be able to do pretty much what they like. There is scope for a lot of invasive government. The socialist mindset does not respect private property. It feels entitled to it. So today I wanted to further explore wealth taxes and what Labour might do, should the socialist-leaning instincts in the party come to the fore during those first 100 days and beyond.Wealth taxes are hard to collectLet us start with the golden rule of taxation, something with which readers of Daylight Robbery, the definitive book on taxation, will be familiar, as articulated by Louis XIV's minister of finance, Jean-Baptiste Colbert.The art of taxation consists of so plucking the goose as to obtain the most possible feathers with the least possible hissing(If you haven't read Daylight Robbery - How Tax Shaped Our Past and Will Change Our Future, by the way, I urge you too. I think it's the best of my books and one of the things I will go to my grave feeling proud of).With that Colbert quote in mind, let us turn to wealth taxes. I've often argued that one reason we don't see as many wealth taxes as you might expect is that, in practical terms, they are not as simple as they might seem. Income Tax works well because it is easy to collect. The employer collects it for the government - and faces harsh penalties if they don't, so the onus is on them. Ditto VAT: only it is the seller on whom the responsibility to collect falls.Wealth taxes, however, rely on declarations. There is much more scope for non-compliance, whether deliberate or accidental. Say the government wanted to impose a 5% net worth tax. It would have to find out about your real estate, both at home and abroad, and reach a fair valuation for that. It would have to find out about your stocks and bonds, your possessions, your vehicles, your savings, your ISAs, your pensions, your cryptocurrencies, your art, your antiques. Anyone who has ever had to value an estate for Inheritance Tax purposes knows what a headache this is. It can take many months.The government can force banks to collect a lot of this information, and the bank can then get heavy with you, if you don't comply (this is a route I think we will go), but there is still an awful lot of scope for non-compliance, avoidance, and evasion. Most will be truthful about what they own; but many will not - and hope that HMRC does not have the resources to investigate them properly, which it doesn't. Many people have valuable things - from antiques to lost bitcoin wallets - that they don't even know have value or can't access. Note: I'm not saying a “net worth tax” won't happen - I'd give it a 50:50 chance - just that they are not quite as easy as they sound. The goose will hiss a lot.That said, I do think that, for sure, we will see changes to wealth reporting requirements, which is a first step in that direction.You really should subscribe to this letter.But if not a net-worth tax, here are some wealth taxes that could quite easily be imposed:* A savings tax. Savings are relatively easy to prove and then tax. Banks are the ally of government here. There is some £1.5 trillion held in savings accounts in the UK, so there is plenty there to be tapped (though a lot of this is in ISAs, which are supposed to be tax free). Starmer has made noises about ordinary working people not having savings, so I doubt he will have too many qualms about sticking his snout in that particular trough. The complaint is that people have already paid tax on their savings when they earned the money in the first place, plus they pay taxes on the interest.* An equity and bonds holdings tax. Again, relatively easy to prove - banks and brokers to report and collect. I doubt, however, Starmer will tax gilt holdings or remove the CGT exemption on gilts: he will want that particular income tap to remain free-flowing.* Taxes on ISAs. The tax-free goalposts on ISAs can quite easily be changed, and there are a lot of people who have built up large pots, which no doubt Labour will be eying. The £20 grand annual allowance might be reduced or, more likely, there will be a maximum tax-free cap of, say, £100 grand. As to whether they can tax existing holdings, difficult but not impossible.* Tax relief on pension contributions. The sixty grand limit will probably come down and the tax-free lump sum will probably not be quite so tax-free.* An off-shore wealth tax. You have to declare any holdings you have overseas and then pay tax on them. Lots of scope for dispute and non-compliance, of course. Doesn't mean it won't happen.* A luxury goods tax. It's not right that you should be able to afford luxury goods and that others can't, so we are going to tax them, just as we do alcohol, fuel, and cigarettes.* Exit taxes. A lot of rich people are already leaving, others will follow. Labour will know this. I would not rule out some kind of exit tax, as reader AK pointed out to me. The USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, and Denmark all have exit taxes - in many cases, taxes on unrealised capital gains. (Imagine paying a tax on the gain, not realising it, and that gain turns to a loss. Horrible).If you are interested in buying gold to protect yourself in these frightening times, check out my recent report. I have a feeling it is going to come in very handy.My recommended bullion dealer is the Pure Gold Company. I also like Goldcore.The equalisation of Capital Gains Tax and Income Tax, as mentioned in part two, looks more likely than ever. Wrong, of course. Capital gains are not something most people experience year in year out. For many, they are one-off events on the sale of a major asset or company. But such morals do not enter into it.Similarly, Inheritance Tax is likely to go to 50%, also as mentioned in part two.Angela Rayner has said that Labour is not planning rises to Council Tax “at the moment,” presumably with the permission of the party strategists, though Keir Starmer conspicuously did not rule rises out earlier in the week. As previously outlined, Council Tax is an obvious target because the banding - the prices at which homes are valued - is so out of date (based on 1991 valuations), but the money does not go to central government, which is what Labour would want. Local taxes also tend to create a lot of agro - Colbert's hissing - which governments prefer to avoid. There is, in addition, the fact that Council Tax rises target the “wrong” people (council taxes tend to be higher in Labour-voting boroughs, which are often less well off, and Labour will not want to tax these people as much as they will the “capitalist classes”). One solution is to levy much higher Council Taxes on the most expensive properties. As with wealth taxes, I'm not saying Council Tax rises are not coming. They probably are, but they are not the prime target. One final thought: thanks to VAT on school fees, there is going to be even more pressure for places at good state schools, which will mean homes in catchment areas will command an even higher premium than they do already. (Labour says it's going to modernise the curriculum. Oh, God. Is it not modern enough already?)Right, I think that's your lot on Labour's tax rises. Look out for pieces in the near future on Turkey's inflation and the damage it has done to its people (I am actually writing today's piece from Istanbul); on my picks from the Weird S**t Investment Conference; and I've got a great piece coming on wages and gold).If you are in the Edinburgh neck of the woods this August, look out for me at the Edinburgh Fringe. I'll be performing one of my “lectures with funny bits”. This one is all about the history of mining. As always, I shall be delivering it at Panmure House, where Adam Smith wrote Wealth of Nations. It's at 2pm most afternoons. You can get tickets here.Condor Gold (CNR.L/COG.TSX)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comNext week, I'm putting out my top ten picks from the Weird S**t Investment Conference, so look out for that, and at the end of today's piece, there is also a short note on Condor Gold, which will be of interest to some readers.But we have a General Election coming up in the UK, and citizens of this once-great nation want to know how to protect what they have worked for from the incoming Labour Government, which, you can be sure, is going to be sniffing around like a spaniel on luggage in an airport. We now have the Labour Manifesto, so we can start to be a bit more specific than we were in part one of this series.I stress: this is only the manifesto. There is a long history of governments doing things they didn't mention in their manifestos or failing to honour manifesto commitments. Roosevelt's confiscation of Americans' gold is one example that springs to mind, but that might just be because I have just been writing about it. There are plenty of examples in the UK too, even with the current government - increases to National Insurance, the Covid money splurge, failures on renters' reform, home building, immigration pledges, social care, and so on. Circumstances change and so will pledges, especially with a Prime Minister who has quite a track record when it comes to changing tack. Do not be surprised by the surprises that are inevitably coming.The broad argument of part one is that the pound will continue to be debased. It will buy you a lot less in five years than it does now. Whether we will see the 33% declines in the pound's purchasing power we have seen since 2020, I'm not sure, but the way to hedge yourself is to own non-government money - gold and bitcoin.Labour has pledged to “keep mortgage rates low” and to “retain the 2% inflation target,” which means it will keep a lid on interest rates, or try to, especially with official inflation now having come down to 2%. That all furthers my argument that the pound will continue to lose purchasing power.Labour has a gazillion things it wants to spend money on, ranging from Great British Energy to new teachers, breakfast clubs, and increased NHS appointments, so it is going to need low rates. It has also said it plans to move the “current budget into balance” and “ensure debt is falling.” All I can say is good luck with that. No chance. Spending is going to increase, and, even with the inevitable currency debasement, it is going to need to find tax revenue too. That means higher taxes.But higher taxes where? Taxes, relative to GDP, are already at their highest levels since World War Two, and Labour has promised no increases in National Insurance, Income Tax rates, or VAT. It has also pledged to cap corporation tax at 25% throughout the Parliament.Some increased revenue, it says, will come from clamping down on tax avoidance and modernising HMRC. A lot easier said than done.The big unmentionables have been Council Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax. All three, I expect, will go up. Council Tax valuation bands are based on 1991 property prices. That is an obvious anachronism to “update,” though council tax goes to local coffers and Labour will be more interested in revenue at the national level. Even so, it is an obvious area of tax revenue growth. Not a lot you can do to avoid it, except move.Inheritance Tax, meanwhile, will not come down and will probably go up. It is, of course, morally wrong to want to pass the wealth you have earned and already paid taxes on to your heirs. Changes will be justified on the grounds of unearned wealth and exploit the politics of envy. The rate could rise to 50%, I suppose, while areas of relief - the seven-year gift rule, perhaps, the relief on main homes - could be removed. All I can say is plan early.Capital Gains Tax, meanwhile, is likely to rise. Starmer has avoided saying it won't. I expect to see it rise to levels concomitant with Income Tax with similar bands (i.e., 40% above £37k and 45% above £125k). The way to avoid this is by not transacting, which is what most will do unless they really have to, and so the effect of CGT rises will be market atrophy.Labour will also come after your pensions too - there is so much capital there - with those in the private sector likely to take a bigger hit than those in the state.There is also a lot of blurb about the launch of Great British Energy to “harness Britain's sun, wind and wave energy” with a windfall tax on oil and gas giants. That makes British oil and gas companies uninvestable. It says it will “deliver one hundred percent clean power by 2030,” though we know that clean power is neither clean nor green . They clearly haven't read their Alex Epstein, and it all means that essential fossil fuel will inevitably get more expensive, and the country will function less well as a result. Labour says it is going to reduce energy bills. Not possible without subsidies somewhere else, and these have to be paid for.The Housing MarketFollowers of Fred Harrison and the 18-year property cycle will note that Britain's housing market is heading towards a cycle high, with collapse starting in 2026. Perhaps that will be triggered by Labour's plans. It wants to fix planning and build a lot of social housing - that means a bet on builders and builders' merchants (Travis Perkins and Vistry, for example) might make sense, at least in the short run. There is a long history of governments failing to deliver on this, and I don't think Labour has any chance of meeting targets. If it comes anywhere close, it means Britain's housing stock is about to get even uglier.Labour's Freedom to Buy scheme, like Help to Buy, is just another means to pump more money into the housing market, and the general drift seems to be to subsidize at the bottom and tax at the top. It has ruled out Capital Gains Tax on your main residence, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it anyway. Meanwhile, Stamp Duty will continue, even if it means atrophy at the top end of the market. The attack on non-doms will also hit homes at the top end. For homes above £1 million, the costs of moving - high stamp duty especially, more if we get CGT too - just points to stagnation.Meanwhile, I expect the introduction of numerous schemes to protect tenants, which will only drive away landlords and end with higher rental costs.You know that I am a free-market guy, and I dislike on instinct market intervention, subsidy, and all the rest of it. All Labour's grand plans to encourage investment just reek of crony capitalism to me, so I tend to avoid, but I've no doubt that industrialists, who position themselves correctly, might make good money out of them. More on this after the election.My theory used to be this: that in the same way a Conservative Party that was so scared of the left-wing press became a social-democrat party, so will this Labour Government, scared of the right-wing press, end up lurching to the centre-right. I no longer see that. Labour is trying to present itself as centre-left, but the instinct is for government intervention and I see a lot more of it coming. The civil service, the Blob, and the government are theologically aligned and that is not good. It means they can progress their agenda. I'd love to be more optimistic, but, despite Starmer's purges, there is still a lot of socialist instinct in that party.Bottom line. Taxes are going to go up. Freedom is going to be eroded. The pound is going to lose purchasing power.If you are interested in buying gold, check out my recent report. I have a feeling it is going to come in very handy.My recommended bullion dealer is the Pure Gold Company. I also like Goldcore.Don't forget Life After the State - Why We Don't Need Government (2013), my first book, and many readers' favourite, is now back in print - with the audiobook here: Audible UK, Audible US, Apple Books. I recommend the audiobook ;)And if you are in the Edinburgh neck of the woods this August, look out for me at the Edinburgh Fringe. I'll be performing one of my “lectures with funny bits”. This one is all about the history of mining. As always, I shall be delivering it at Panmure House, where Adam Smith wrote Wealth of Nations. It's at 2pm most afternoons. You can get tickets here.Thoughts on Condor Gold
National Insurance - a tax millions of working age people pay on their wages - is being cut this weekend, for the second time this year. The main rate of National Insurance has now fallen by a third - from 12% last year to just 8%. The Treasury says combined with above-inflation increases to personal tax thresholds since 2010, this will save the average earner over £1,500 compared to what they would otherwise have paid. What difference will it make to your pay?The debt charity StepChange has told Money Box a third of people they helped last year were behind on their Council Tax payments with an average debt of more than £1,700. What can you do if you're struggling to pay?Plus, changes to Child Benefit mean it will become available to thousands more families from this weekend - how will that work?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Sarah Rogers and Eimear Devlin Researchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo Krasner Producer: Craig Henderson Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 6th April 2024)
Wandsworth council tax the lowest in London at £961-a-year. Neighbouring Kingston taxes residents the most at £2,374. Just how badly are councils struggling? Are Sadiq Khan's tax hikes behind the latest rise? Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers explains the capital's council tax rises, and discusses what needs to be done to better support local authorities in London. In this episode:Are many London councils struggling financially?Why is there such a disparity between local authorities' tax rates?What can the government do to support them?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For most of us, our council tax bills are going up - with nearly every local authority in the country increasing it by the maximum amount. Nottingham City Council is the latest to declare itself bankrupt and has already approved huge cuts. Today, councillors in Birmingham consider whether to do the same.On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined from Birmingham by Midlands correspondent Becky Cotterill and local campaigner Shuranjeet Singh to look at what's gone wrong in the city and how it's affecting residents. Plus, Jessica Studdert from the thinktank New Local discusses why so many councils are struggling with their finances.Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Assistant producer: Iona Brunker Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Wendy Parker
Do you really pay more in council tax on a semi in Hartlepool than a mansion in Westminster? How do the Office for National Statistics work out how much the UK population is going to grow by? How much do junior doctor strikes cost? Is home grown veg worse for climate change than veg grown on a farm?Tim Harford investigates the numbers in the news.Presenter: Tim Harford Producers: Nathan Gower, Debbie Richford and Perisha Kudhail Series producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Mix: James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon
(If you prefer, you can watch this article in video form here)The youngster setting out on life in the west has a major problem. We live in a society that penalises hard work. Punitively and relentlessly.As Daylight Robbery readers will know, over the course of a life, half of everything a typical worker earns will be taken from him by the government. More if you factor in inflation. People think a house is the most expensive purchase you will ever make. It isn't. It is, by far and away, your government. And it's a forced purchase as well.Not only is the produce of your labour confiscated, it is spent on things on which you may often be philosophically opposed: wars, waste, masks, rainbow road crossings, corruption, human rights lawyers, Stonewall. I could go on.But that is the bind in which the western citizen finds himself. It is the price he must pay for a civilised society.So the typical worker finds himself working hour upon hour merely to stay afloat, his produce confiscated, week in week out. We can't all be Elon Musk, much as we would like to be. Unless you have a very well paid job indeed, this is your reality. It is very hard to get on. You are trapped.To make it worse, the money you are paid in also loses its value. Relentlessly. Thus what you got to keep is taken from you too.This will remain your reality, unless you change it.One solution, as I outline here, is to convert as much of your pay as possible into strong currency, but with 50% of your earnings constantly confiscated it is still a rough deal. (And don't say income taxes are lower than that, I know they are. There are many other taxes we must pay too.)So what to do?The answer is leave. Go somewhere where taxes are lower and the currency is stronger. Then you will be rewarded for your labour. And through your labour, you might actually be able to save and improve your lot.I have never been crazy about Dubai. I've always found the place a bit false. It lacks culture. I prefer places that are a bit more organic. I'd rather be in a quaint English village with an old pub and a beautiful church, wandering through the City with its mysterious, historical back alleys or lounging in some terracotta Mediterranean villa. What's more, the thought of the slave labour on which Dubai was built makes me feel very uncomfortable. In my stand-up act I sometimes do a joke: “as a stand-up you need some ready-made put-downs in case you have problem people in the audience, so I have been working on my put-downs, and the best I've been able to come up with is … You look like the sort of person that likes Dubai.” (Some audiences - usually cultured ones - love that joke, others are baffled by it)But all that said, every time I have been to Dubai I have had a good time. A very good time in fact. And I have always been well looked after.But here's the thing. There is no Income Tax in Dubai. VAT is just 5%. There is no Stamp Duty. There is no TV tax. There is no Council Tax. Petrol is cheap. Corporation tax is much lower. Booze, fags and sugary drinks face 50% excise duties. But who cares? You drink too much anyway.As for the money you are paid in, UAE dirham, well, that's pegged to the US dollar. It's not ideal, but it's better than the pound. So go the UAE, work, keep what you earn and, even in a relatively low-ranking job, in five years you will suddenly you'll find yourself in a very different, much stronger position than if you had stayed in UK, Europe or any high tax jurisdiction.Look at how crap our governments are. Why enable them? Live shows coming upIf you have not seen my lecture with funny bits about gold, we have two more dates in London lined up for Feb 14 and 15. Please come.And I am taking my musical comedy show, An Evening of Curious Songs, on a mini tour in the spring with dates in London, Somerset, Hampshire, Surrey and Essex. This is a really fun show.Here are the dates and places.* London, Crazy Coqs, W1. Wednesday March 20th. On sale now.* Bordon, Hampshire. Saturday March 23. On sale now.* Guildford, Surrey. Friday April 5. On sale now. * Bath, Somerset. Saturday April 6. On sale now.* Southend, Essex . Sunday April 14. On sale now.Buying gold?Interested in protecting your wealth in these extraordinary times? Then be sure to own some gold bullion. I use The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high, you can deal with a human being. I have an affiliation deal with them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe
Peter Wilson - Private Trusts and Dealing with Corrupt Systems About my Guest: Ex Royal Navy gunner and armourer, turned professional fighter. Owned and ran own martial arts gym for about 30 years. Always been aware of something not being right in the world, went deep into it after losing over £1million of property in 1 week including own home. So been up and been down even living in a car for a while with his wife Janine and 4 dogs. --------------------------------------------- Thanks to my Sponsors for Helping Support me: If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard. His research company spent 8 years testing to develop an innovative process that solves your anxiety permanently in just 6 weeks - with an astounding 90% success rate. Because their program is so effective, people who join their program only pay at the end, once they have clear, measurable results. If you're interested in solving your anxiety in 6 weeks - fully guaranteed - and you want to learn more and have a free consultation with Daniel, go to https://www.danielpackard.com/ -------------------------- Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the Meds Doctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do $50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY ------------ A safe and secure way to buy and sell crypto claims —----- Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster ------------------ What we Discussed: - Celtic Salt ( 5 mins) - Flouride in Water ( 6:30 mins) - True Democracy ( 9 mins) - Only one Law from the Creator ( 18 mins) - Spirituality go within ( 22 mins) - Tartarian Empire ( 28 mins) - Baning videos to make us think it must be true (31:30 mins) - Sycamore Gap Tree ( 32 mins) - Controlled Opposition ( 36 mins) - Dealing with Balliffs ( 42 mins) - Fighting the Council Tax ( 47 mins) - Private Trusts ( 53 mins) - Corrupt Mainstream Media ( 1hr 3 mins) - How to Set up a Trust ( 1hr 8 mins) - What to be aware of people setting up your trust ( 1 hr 12mins) - Inheritance Tax ( 1 hr 20 mins) - Dangers from Speed Cameras ( 1 hr 24 mins) and more How to Contact Peter: https://www.claimyourstrawman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCne3h6d7qH2hLTG4lalSVCg https://linktr.ee/PeterWilsonReturnToDemocracy ------------------------------ More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org All Social Media + Donations link https://bio.link/podcaster Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening
Peter Wilson - Private Trusts and Dealing with Corrupt Systems About my Guest: Ex Royal Navy gunner and armourer, turned professional fighter. Owned and ran own martial arts gym for about 30 years. Always been aware of something not being right in the world, went deep into it after losing over £1million of property in 1 week including own home. So been up and been down even living in a car for a while with his wife Janine and 4 dogs. --------------------------------------------- Thanks to my Sponsors for Helping Support me: If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard. His research company spent 8 years testing to develop an innovative process that solves your anxiety permanently in just 6 weeks - with an astounding 90% success rate. Because their program is so effective, people who join their program only pay at the end, once they have clear, measurable results. If you're interested in solving your anxiety in 6 weeks - fully guaranteed - and you want to learn more and have a free consultation with Daniel, go to https://www.danielpackard.com/ -------------------------- Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the Meds Doctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do $50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY ------------ A safe and secure way to buy and sell crypto claims —----- Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster ------------------ What we Discussed: - Celtic Salt ( 5 mins) - Flouride in Water ( 6:30 mins) - True Democracy ( 9 mins) - Only one Law from the Creator ( 18 mins) - Spirituality go within ( 22 mins) - Tartarian Empire ( 28 mins) - Baning videos to make us think it must be true (31:30 mins) - Sycamore Gap Tree ( 32 mins) - Controlled Opposition ( 36 mins) - Dealing with Balliffs ( 42 mins) - Fighting the Council Tax ( 47 mins) - Private Trusts ( 53 mins) - Corrupt Mainstream Media ( 1hr 3 mins) - How to Set up a Trust ( 1hr 8 mins) - What to be aware of people setting up your trust ( 1 hr 12mins) - Inheritance Tax ( 1 hr 20 mins) - Dangers from Speed Cameras ( 1 hr 24 mins) and more How to Contact Peter: https://www.claimyourstrawman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCne3h6d7qH2hLTG4lalSVCg https://linktr.ee/PeterWilsonReturnToDemocracy ------------------------------ More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org All Social Media + Donations link https://bio.link/podcaster Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening
In this episode I share my thoughts on the scrapping of proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards of EPC C+ for properties to be legally rented out. The tables were turned and I joined Rod Turner on his Property Business Investment ‘Rodcast' in my capacity as CEO of GreenResi, which helps residential investors with portfolios worth £100m+ to make efficient, reliable buy, sell and upgrade decisions at scale, so that they can future proof and grow portfolios in the context of the urgent need to retrofit homes. We covered topics including Why scrapping planned MEES is likely to be positive for the Private Rental Sector, its renters and the environment Why our clients, institutional investors, were and are self-regulating, and targeting better than the ex-proposed minimum EPC of C What other policies would work better than MEES, such as using Council Tax to incentivise upgrades. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Guidance: https://bpf.org.uk/media/4534/bpf-residential-esg-guidance.pdf Listen to The Rodcast: https://www.podpage.com/the-rodcast-property-business-investment/ Rod Turner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-turner-936a837/ Anna Clare Harper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/ GreenResi website: https://www.greenresi.com/
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