Earl Aelfheah

I thought this was an interesting early response to the leak. Notice that many of the predicted responses have been trotted out: http://waitingfortax.com/2016/04/04/some-thoughts-on-the-panama-papers/

LondonMix Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It isn't equivalent because using offshore > structures isn't illegal unlike what the plumber > is doing. In fact, the only reason it works is > because this country (as is the case with most > countries) have specific tax treaties with certain > offshore jurisdictions that make the entire > structure work. > > It is more equivalent to the self employed person > taking dividends-- and every self employed person > I know does that. No one pays more tax than they > are legally obliged to. > > The only solution if you don't like the status quo > is to end all of the treaties but that would need > to be done by not just the UK but every country > globally to have the desired effect. > > Jeremy Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > IMO it's ethically equivalent to the plumber > who > > asks to be paid cash, or the IT contractor who > > avoids tax by paying himself dividends. Almost > > everyone who can, does - so to blame the > > individuals seems rather pointless. Like BB > says.. > > you need to close down the loopholes... I agree that the loop holes need to be closed. It is not true however that everyone who can avoid tax does. Many people take a principled position on it.

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > IMO it's ethically equivalent to the plumber who > asks to be paid cash, or the IT contractor who > avoids tax by paying himself dividends. Almost > everyone who can, does - so to blame the > individuals seems rather pointless. Like BB says.. > you need to close down the loopholes... There are plenty of people who chose not to avoid tax believe it or not.

There is a big sign up now in the window of the old deli

Speak to my kids

horrible name.

To insist that a high performing school, who are happy with how things are organised, must restructure in order to please the whim of central government is crazy in my view. Totally unnecessary disruption / distraction.

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you aren't on the road, I think you have an > extra 14 days. If you are currently parked on the > road, you are quite possibly stuffed (though I > imagine you have to be caught, first). It's an > ?80 fine. > > You could try ringing the DVLA (0300 123 4321) - > they might be able to help. Thanks for the number Loz. I managed to get it taxed over the phone in the end.

I'm on holiday and just realised that my car tax expires on Thursday. Stupidly I left the renewal form at home and from what I can tell, I need the reference number on the form in order to renew online. Does anyone know if DVLA have a grace period of a few days, or am I in trouble! Cheers

According to southwark's website all park gates should be opened by 7:30 http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces/600/opening_hours

No way. Toasted with butter and nothing else.

boulangerie jade also charging ?1.50. For what it's worth, i think it's perfectly reasonable for an eat in cafe. They're big, proper buns and no, you wouldn't need to eat more than one.

rendelharris Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Otherwise we could say yes, > those potholes in the road are dangerous and could > cause an accident, but if we repair them some > people will take advantage of the smooth road to > speed. Better to fill the holes and build speed bumps

a pack of seven buns from Lidl

dash

Wot Jeremy said. Seriously folks, if you think it's too expensive, don't go there.

I think gates are meant to be open from 7.30 am throughout the year.

You can disguise it as a plastic hedge: http://www.hidbin.ie/the-hidbin.php I like the idea of a giant lace dressed doll, like the ones people used in the 70s to hide toilet rolls, but bigger.

I'm sorry to hear that. People who do this sort of thing are absolute sh*tbags.

It's a shame I always thought it was a nice place. The upstairs 'morrocan' lounge was a hidden gem.

Eh?

PIPs are not easy to get and you have to be assessed by a healthcare professional. It's intended to help people be more independent - it is absoultely not about encouraging dependency. https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility

You're lucky in some ways Lou. I have to sit in my lounge watching people hit it over and over again.

Once spoke to someone who'd parked their 4x4 on my front bumper and they didn't seem to understand why I considered it a problem. Moved it forward, but grudgingly and without apology. Infuriating.