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£75 million well spent, then.
September 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
£75 million well spent, then.
Helluva loophole, it has to be said. But one that surely should be closed off at the time they make an application for (or are designated) an EPG channel number. If they are in News section, they are a news channel, otherwise, in "Entertainment". Wouldn't that make sense?
September 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Helluva loophole, it has to be said. But one that surely should be closed off at the time they make an application for (or are designated) an EPG channel number. If they are in News section, they are a news channel, otherwise, in "Entertainment". Wouldn't that make sense?
When I remember Ringo Starr being the voice of Thomas when I was growing up, that's quite a drop in age!!
September 17, 2026 at 9:06 AM
When I remember Ringo Starr being the voice of Thomas when I was growing up, that's quite a drop in age!!
That is a very fair point. However it has a knock on effect on those properties that don't have that level of "initial" cost, so everything becomes that less affordable. I admit, I haven't looked into this on a national level, so my knowledge is very narrow in scope.
September 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
That is a very fair point. However it has a knock on effect on those properties that don't have that level of "initial" cost, so everything becomes that less affordable. I admit, I haven't looked into this on a national level, so my knowledge is very narrow in scope.
To my eternal shame, I mixed him up with Robert Robinson!
September 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
To my eternal shame, I mixed him up with Robert Robinson!
Well, if you asked me if I could think of a better way around it, the answer would be a resounding no and these are more "practical" rather than "principle" problems. My biggest reticence is that it maintains an artificially high house price, which wages (afaik) aren't catching up to.
September 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Well, if you asked me if I could think of a better way around it, the answer would be a resounding no and these are more "practical" rather than "principle" problems. My biggest reticence is that it maintains an artificially high house price, which wages (afaik) aren't catching up to.
needs addressing. Have also seen clients struggle when the second charge payments kick in after a few years grace. It gets people on the ladder, but at the expense of existing "first time buyer" properties getting a look in. Appreciate I'm looking from a more micro rather than macro perspective.
September 15, 2026 at 11:49 AM
needs addressing. Have also seen clients struggle when the second charge payments kick in after a few years grace. It gets people on the ladder, but at the expense of existing "first time buyer" properties getting a look in. Appreciate I'm looking from a more micro rather than macro perspective.
No comment on whether HTB is a good thing in itself, but having dealt with the conveyancing side of things, the Help to Buy providers are shocking to deal with both during and afterwards (especially when owners later aeek to consolidate the mortgages into one). So there is a practical problem that
September 15, 2026 at 11:49 AM
No comment on whether HTB is a good thing in itself, but having dealt with the conveyancing side of things, the Help to Buy providers are shocking to deal with both during and afterwards (especially when owners later aeek to consolidate the mortgages into one). So there is a practical problem that
Undertaker's theme tune ("Graveyard Symphony") is a fine orchestral arrangement, however. The fact that it follows on from Dolly Parton does reveal Trump's linear thinking.
September 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Undertaker's theme tune ("Graveyard Symphony") is a fine orchestral arrangement, however. The fact that it follows on from Dolly Parton does reveal Trump's linear thinking.
It's the AML side of things that bemuses me. "You are accepting millions of pounds from a foreign "pardoned" money launderer.... and this hasn't raided any red flags for you?
September 14, 2026 at 8:21 AM
It's the AML side of things that bemuses me. "You are accepting millions of pounds from a foreign "pardoned" money launderer.... and this hasn't raided any red flags for you?
And that Reform are looking to disband regulators of various professions (including the legal profession).
September 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
And that Reform are looking to disband regulators of various professions (including the legal profession).
I've previously said (tongue in cheek) that everything went downhill after Gordon Brown apologised for calling a bigot "a bigot". Now I'm not so sure I was all that far from the truth.
September 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I've previously said (tongue in cheek) that everything went downhill after Gordon Brown apologised for calling a bigot "a bigot". Now I'm not so sure I was all that far from the truth.
Well it worked for Theresa May....
Theresa May's Iconic Dance Moves
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September 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Well it worked for Theresa May....
One day, someone will superimpose Farage's face into this clip. And it will be glorious!
Kenneth Williams' Dramatic Leespoons Performance
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September 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
One day, someone will superimpose Farage's face into this clip. And it will be glorious!
Pretty sure he'll be employing this guy soon....
George's Bank Account: Overdraft Cleared
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September 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Pretty sure he'll be employing this guy soon....
My mind went elsewhere....
Card Sharks Bust: Epic Game Show Fail
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September 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
My mind went elsewhere....
Thank goodness he wasn't recommending the song by the same name, because I would have had to agree with him then!
September 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Thank goodness he wasn't recommending the song by the same name, because I would have had to agree with him then!
Thank you, I appreciate that. Hopefully all on the mend. 🤞🏼
September 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Thank you, I appreciate that. Hopefully all on the mend. 🤞🏼
Thanks! I've been dipping my toes back into this (had some family health matters that took up much of my attention over the past few weeks) so apologies if this had already been discussed!
September 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Thanks! I've been dipping my toes back into this (had some family health matters that took up much of my attention over the past few weeks) so apologies if this had already been discussed!
Does this sway you further on the possibility of an early GE? My initial thought was that this would push it back further while the fallout from the undercover video continues.
September 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Does this sway you further on the possibility of an early GE? My initial thought was that this would push it back further while the fallout from the undercover video continues.
Watching Farage on mute (the best way i find) and am struck at the similarity of expression with an 80s cartoon character.
September 4, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Watching Farage on mute (the best way i find) and am struck at the similarity of expression with an 80s cartoon character.
After catching part of GMB this morning, it should be Lee "I've been up since 5:30" Anderson!
September 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
After catching part of GMB this morning, it should be Lee "I've been up since 5:30" Anderson!
You can imagine they tried everything to stop this being broadcast.
September 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
You can imagine they tried everything to stop this being broadcast.
I don't want to get my hopes up, but this seems very, *very* bad. Is there a convention that they have a right to respond before Ch4 broadcast? (Could be mis remembering something)
September 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I don't want to get my hopes up, but this seems very, *very* bad. Is there a convention that they have a right to respond before Ch4 broadcast? (Could be mis remembering something)