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Capped at 8% instead of what would have been 16% top rate. Inflation was 13.5%
Capped at 8% instead of what would have been 16% top rate. Inflation was 13.5%
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January 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Capped at 8% instead of what would have been 16% top rate. Inflation was 13.5%
Capped at 8% instead of what would have been 16% top rate. Inflation was 13.5%
They capped it during the inflation spike but it was obviously still higher then previously- just less high than if they’d taken no action
January 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM
They capped it during the inflation spike but it was obviously still higher then previously- just less high than if they’d taken no action
I think he just doesn’t want to put off poorer kids from going to university. They are the ones that are scared of the debt
January 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I think he just doesn’t want to put off poorer kids from going to university. They are the ones that are scared of the debt
I think they did? They capped it iirc.
But part of the issue is they keep tinkering with interest rates, repayment thresholds etc
But part of the issue is they keep tinkering with interest rates, repayment thresholds etc
January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I think they did? They capped it iirc.
But part of the issue is they keep tinkering with interest rates, repayment thresholds etc
But part of the issue is they keep tinkering with interest rates, repayment thresholds etc
People have got to wake up to the reality that facts need to be checked at source. It’s not so hard is it.
January 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
People have got to wake up to the reality that facts need to be checked at source. It’s not so hard is it.
But people have to put up with being killed by irritated law enforcement?
January 12, 2026 at 5:35 AM
But people have to put up with being killed by irritated law enforcement?
This is obvious. And equally shocking.
January 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM
This is obvious. And equally shocking.
Yes there have always been courses that are essentially easy ways in for private school applicants because there’s effective no state school competition
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Yes there have always been courses that are essentially easy ways in for private school applicants because there’s effective no state school competition
Yes, this. They are competing with other more attractive colleges.
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Yes, this. They are competing with other more attractive colleges.
Pretty much all weight loss interventions have the same issue - none is permanent. Only a small percentage of people can maintain themselves at the lower weight by willpower/habits alone.
I guess there will not be very much evidence on long term safety yet, so the answer will be ‘we don’t know’
I guess there will not be very much evidence on long term safety yet, so the answer will be ‘we don’t know’
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Pretty much all weight loss interventions have the same issue - none is permanent. Only a small percentage of people can maintain themselves at the lower weight by willpower/habits alone.
I guess there will not be very much evidence on long term safety yet, so the answer will be ‘we don’t know’
I guess there will not be very much evidence on long term safety yet, so the answer will be ‘we don’t know’
How is this working out in the US, which has much stricter laws and consequences for creation of these kind of images? Or is there an exemption for AI generated content and/or social media?
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
How is this working out in the US, which has much stricter laws and consequences for creation of these kind of images? Or is there an exemption for AI generated content and/or social media?
Why do people of ‘other faiths’ (and none?) have to prove ‘Christian sincerity?’.
December 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Why do people of ‘other faiths’ (and none?) have to prove ‘Christian sincerity?’.
I believe so. Doctors complete the certificate and coders assign the best code they can.
December 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I believe so. Doctors complete the certificate and coders assign the best code they can.
Well, plenty voted for them exactly because they could see where he was coming from…that’s how nationalists work
December 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Well, plenty voted for them exactly because they could see where he was coming from…that’s how nationalists work
How do you know it isn’t?
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
How do you know it isn’t?
Just watched and can’t believe Gold’s ignorance about gay rights history. Doesn’t he prepare?
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Just watched and can’t believe Gold’s ignorance about gay rights history. Doesn’t he prepare?
Yes I agree. I want to be supportive but cannot agree with some of the simplistic arguments/unwillingness to engage in the difficult issues and grey areas that of course exist.
December 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Yes I agree. I want to be supportive but cannot agree with some of the simplistic arguments/unwillingness to engage in the difficult issues and grey areas that of course exist.
Oops sorry for duplicate copy
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Oops sorry for duplicate copy
Had my grubby copy 25 year old copy out last week twice for some Christmas stalwarts. And thought ‘I must have a go at more of these’
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Had my grubby copy 25 year old copy out last week twice for some Christmas stalwarts. And thought ‘I must have a go at more of these’
The EA includes gender reassignment as a PC so it was clearly considered.
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The EA includes gender reassignment as a PC so it was clearly considered.
I meant the EHRC guidance based on the SC ruling, assuming same law.
Clearly a new law could make things better (probably the only thing that could now). Not going to happen any time soon.
Clearly a new law could make things better (probably the only thing that could now). Not going to happen any time soon.
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I meant the EHRC guidance based on the SC ruling, assuming same law.
Clearly a new law could make things better (probably the only thing that could now). Not going to happen any time soon.
Clearly a new law could make things better (probably the only thing that could now). Not going to happen any time soon.
Certainly not especially with well funded campaigns watching everyone ready to threaten litigation (see WI, GG).
I can’t see how the SC ruling is consistent with the GRA. Need to read some legal commentary I think.
I can’t see how the SC ruling is consistent with the GRA. Need to read some legal commentary I think.
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Certainly not especially with well funded campaigns watching everyone ready to threaten litigation (see WI, GG).
I can’t see how the SC ruling is consistent with the GRA. Need to read some legal commentary I think.
I can’t see how the SC ruling is consistent with the GRA. Need to read some legal commentary I think.
Essentially being driven by ‘this isn’t working let’s try something different’, both now and in 2024. Much more than any actual view of policy platforms
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Essentially being driven by ‘this isn’t working let’s try something different’, both now and in 2024. Much more than any actual view of policy platforms
But do you think the next iteration will be any better? It’s still got to reflect the SC ruling. Has anyone come up with anything that reconciles that with inclusion for trans people?
December 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
But do you think the next iteration will be any better? It’s still got to reflect the SC ruling. Has anyone come up with anything that reconciles that with inclusion for trans people?