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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405421)
Never mind REJOICE - we will soon have BLUE PASSPORTS !
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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12405468)
Very true. We were after all awfully inconsiderate to our Teutonic cousins by being so bloody minded. I would go one further to say chucking in the towel in May 1940 would have been so much easier all round and all that money we wasted on Spitfires and tanks could have gone on some really super pensions for everyone! Du hast den Nagel auf den Kopf getroffen - zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen, ja?
:rolleyes: the reason why Britain fell into an economic tailspin was not the Second War but the Korean War. Spending on the Korean War effectively bankrupted the UK. The creditors and banksters regained their grip on the nation's throat and were vigilant to ensure that they never again lost it. Terminal mistake by the Attlee government. The rest, as they say, is history. |
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BritinParis can rejoice that we have Blue Passports AND an aircraft carrier. Those nasty Huns have neither. And will have to make do without these essential acoutrements of a civilised society.
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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by holly_1948
(Post 12405591)
I realise that you were being sarcastic, but for the record let us be accurate here -
the reason why Britain fell into an economic tailspin was not the Second War but the Korean War. Spending on the Korean War effectively bankrupted the UK. The creditors and banksters regained their grip on the nation's throat and were vigilant to ensure that they never again lost it. Terminal mistake by the Attlee government. The rest, as they say, is history.
Originally Posted by scot47
(Post 12405727)
BritinParis can rejoice that we have Blue Passports AND an aircraft carrier. Those nasty Huns have neither. And will have to make do without these essential acoutrements of a civilised society.
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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 12405468)
Very true. We were after all awfully inconsiderate to our Teutonic cousins by being so bloody minded. I would go one further to say chucking in the towel in May 1940 would have been so much easier all round and all that money we wasted on Spitfires and tanks could have gone on some really super pensions for everyone! Du hast den Nagel auf den Kopf getroffen - zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen, ja?
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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by Editha
(Post 12405476)
While on the topic -- I'm unclear whether it has yet been decided whether the UK state pension increases will continue for pensioners living in the EU. This is of great significance to a French friend of mine who has lived in the UK for more then 40 years, but wants to retire in Normandy, where she can care for her father.
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Her dad lives in Caen.
I'm not 100% convinced the pension uplift issue is dealt with. Only the Daily Telegraph and The Express reported that it was, and I don't regard either of them as reliable sources of information. I couldn't find anything in the FT or on the BBC. |
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Editha
These are "Affairs of State" and should be left to our masters. They know best. (IRONY ALERT !!!!!!!!!!!!!) |
Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by Editha
(Post 12406357)
Her dad lives in Caen.
I'm not 100% convinced the pension uplift issue is dealt with. Only the Daily Telegraph and The Express reported that it was, and I don't regard either of them as reliable sources of information. I couldn't find anything in the FT or on the BBC. |
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Thanks for that, but the FT article only says Brits in Spain will be able to receive their state pension. It doesn't mention the annual increases, although I guess that is implied.
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Re: UPGRADING PENSION
Originally Posted by Editha
(Post 12406689)
Thanks for that, but the FT article only says Brits in Spain will be able to receive their state pension. It doesn't mention the annual increases, although I guess that is implied.
http://researchbriefings.files.parli...2/CBP-8082.pdf |
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If so, the Daily Telegraph was jumping the gun.
From page 9 of the briefing: On health care and social security both sides agreed that commitments were needed on protecting pensions, existing health care rights and future social security costs of EU and UK citizens |
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