Nero Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is it likely that a newspaper such as the Daily > Mail will ever say anything complemetary about the > BBC and its finances? Please read between the > lines and not just the heads! The article from the Daily Mail was the only example I could find at the time. It is the topic of discussion in other areas though. As mentioned my neighbour would be one of those affected and I have heard her discuss the topic with other colleagues - her trying to figure out how much money she would be able to claim, wanting the top amount. Yes read between the lines if you will.