Coronavirus

[Routy56]

I read that and thought it a little harsh on the bloke. At the time no one knew what was going on (not that they do now),but to put his picture on the front page he is going to get a lot of grief.

Yep I think you are right But IF people see it in the wider context then it is clear that he and his family are all victims
The video shows some shocking lavish behaviour
I think that giving him and his family the antibody test should be a priority

 

[Grahams]

But IF people see it in the wider context then it is clear that he and his family are all victims

Trouble is in this internet age people don't stop to think. Mobs form over the mildest percieved slight. He will be lucky if he gets away with only his house being attacked. He will probably get assulted in the street, he will certainly get insulted.

 

[Gecko]

 

[Grahams]

Rishi Sunak has just announced plans to help self employed who can't work. 80% of wages up to £2500 per month, but it is going to take until June to organise. Not sure what proof you will need.

 

[Lancs Lad]

Rishi Sunak has just announced plans to help self employed who can't work. 80% of wages up to £2500 per month, but it is going to take until June to organise. Not sure what proof you will need.

Interesting ...lot of talk about Tax shake up on the future....for self employed etc...wonder if the whole "cash" economy is going to get a thrashing ?

 

[craig]

Rishi Sunak has just announced plans to help self employed who can't work. 80% of wages up to £2500 per month, but it is going to take until June to organise. Not sure what proof you will need.

He seemed to be talking about average monthly profit, over the last three years.

 

[Brendan]

I've not had a chance to actually look at it but read it's based on your last three tax returns and the average monthly amount. If your trading less than a year you get diddly squat except for universal credit

 

[tinydigger]

got given this today at work so looks like i am there for the duration as a essential worker so if you need any chains or slings or lifting equipment sorting let me know lol

 

[Brendan]

Is this how it started in the UK
The Telegraph 25/3/20

Papers should be banned from this sort of stuff.
Idiots will now start targeting them.

 

[Grahams]

got given this today at work so looks like i am there for the duration as a essential worker so if you need any chains or slings or lifting equipment sorting let me know lol

We had emails saying what we work on are essential national assets so must be maintained regardless, so looks like we will have to do our duty, whilst people are off sunning themselves down the beach. Only trouble is they haven't explained how we are to work away when all the hotels are closed. We are going to be putting in some very long days commuting to jobs we would normally stay over for the next few weeks, but have got jobs booked near Liverpool and Dundee which will be interesting.

 

[Smiffy]

We had emails saying what we work on are essential assets national assets so must be maintained regardless, so looks like we will have to do our duty, whilst people are off sunning themselves down the beach. Only trouble is they haven't explained how we are to work away when all the hotels are closed. We are going to be putting in some very long days commuting to jobs we would normally stay over for the next few weeks, but have got jobs booked near Liverpool and Dundee which will be interesting.

Could you try air bnb, might help support smaller business whilst getting a good deal
A local firm uses air bnb for all there away work as they can house a whole gang for the price of 2 rooms and the blokes can make there away money go further not spending out in a restaurant every night if they wish to cook something

 

[JD450A]

Well, that's me working for the duration regardless..... Can't go without income until the end of June without either selling a machine or getting a grant.... hopefully we will receive the £10,000 we seem to be entitled to but equally i've been told by a few that the grant is actually likely to be a loan I ain't selling things i've worked hard to achieve because Stacy the virology expert on facebook thinks I haz to stay home.

 

[Lynchy]

Looks like don't qualify for self employed dole,only started back again last year,after firm went bust I worked for....but on bright side,managed to 'obtain' network rail management spec toilet roll,hidden away at work today,every cloud n aw that...

 

[Grahams]

Could you try air bnb, might help support smaller business whilst getting a good deal
A local firm uses air bnb for all there away work as they can house a whole gang for the price of 2 rooms and the blokes can make there away money go further not spending out in a restaurant every night if they wish to cook something

I'll have a look, but if hotels and resturants supposed to be closed I would have thought they ought to be as well.

 

[Quattromike]

Applaud the NHS at 8. I did go out and applaud but never heard any of my neighbours out

 

[Quattromike]

I'll have a look, but if hotels and resturants supposed to be closed I would have thought they ought to be as well.

Hotels are closed but can still accommodate key workers

 

[Grahams]

Hotels are closed but can still accommodate key workers

Premier inn, where we always stay said they may help out NHS only.

I'll have a look, but if hotels and resturants supposed to be closed I would have thought they ought to be as well.

Just signed up for the app. Brilliant suggestion. They are still open. Never used them before as we like to have breakfast, supper and beer provided, but needs must. If hotels aren’t up and running shortly I’ll book with them.
Has anyone used them? Any tips?

 

[V8Druid]

Premier inn, where we always stay said they may help out NHS only.

Just signed up for the app. Brilliant suggestion. They are still open. Never used them before as we like to have breakfast, supper and beer provided, but needs must. If hotels aren’t up and running shortly I’ll book with them.
Has anyone used them? Any tips?

Pam's boy Josh and his missus have used them all over -- especially Europe ... and some far flung places too ...... they think they're a great way of finding accommodation

 

[Komatsu]

Well I suppose this can’t be blamed on global warming

 

[V8Druid]

Well I suppose this can’t be blamed on global warming

yet ........ they'll find a way though