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Off topic but is anyone else getting tired of google adds interfering in your LSE reading? Add blocker not stopping them. I am close to getting rid of google. Its interference becoming worrying.

Savage, you are right present pay rises are not to blame for recent high inflation. However if you have a garden fire and a can of petrol kept away from the fire, fire will die down. But add the petrol and up it goes again. Above inflation pay rises will eventually lead to higher inflation, can not be helped. Just my opinion and no offence intended, indeed my last word on the matter. GL all.

Savage, I now believe the BoE will keep rates high. Just look at the public sector pay deals the gov is dishing out. This has to fuel inflation. And so the Labour spiral begins again- spend more, tax more, productivity drops, prices rise, employment drops, sell gold reserve,oops Gordons already done that, picket lines, leading to sick man of Europe badge again. labour do not learn.

Finley1 I like your confidence. Unfortunately the Government, Starmer and co, are eyeing banks and insurance/pension company's with greedy lustful eyes. ISA,s private pensions? who knows what this lot are capable of. Shares are going to be targeted again hence why London,s FTSE has been in doldrums for 15years. Your money is their money.

David, you are right. Then after being knighted many become politicians. Allowing in thousands of unchecked migrants who walk amongst us. They could be rapists terrorists, murderers, thieves, running from justice. We don`t know and its us and our children who pay the price. Perhaps Guy Fawkes had the right idea.

Does anyone take the bigoted lying, fact changing hypocritical BBC seriously anymore? They have challenged the CEO of Starbucks for using a corporate jet. Hypocrites. While we are all very naughty for flying anywhere the bastion of bull541t the BBC sends reporters pundits and commentators all round the world. We are naughty for keeping warm with log burners whilst they sit in fossil fueled warm studios telling us how bad we are. I asked the BBC under the freedom of information act what their annual energy cost was? Reply- " We don't have to tell you as journalism is exempt" Again hypocrites. Time to disband this self-righteous organisation and consign it to the dust bin. rant over.

"Bharti said it has no intention of making an offer to acquire all of BT."

Basher, you are behaving like corp Jones, "don`t panic, don`t panic bid is coming, I told you idi0t5, pond scum etc."

A bid is still highly unlikely given the UK gov would not allow it on security grounds. So calm down old spud, Its not good for your health and enjoy the rise.

Savage, I hope you are right about investment. I worry where the money is coming from. I feel the tax burden is becoming unsustainable. Work hard over pay to much tax = why work hard. I remember Tony Blair and Gordon Brown wooing big business but old Labour resurfaced and the rest is history. I hope they get it right this time. The country is in a mess atm.

Afternoon Aus, like I said all IMHO, not gospel.

I returned to BT because I had bad experience talking to somebody from the far East trying to fix a fault with my broadband. There were three people in the problem, myself, some tired person working nights in the Philippines and the carrier, probably Openreach. they constantly denied the fault was theirs and I went round in circles. I pay a bit more for BT and there is no passing the buck, only BT and their agent in the UK.

As for "jogging along with Fleccy" What the ell are you on about? I agree with Fleccy`s thoughts most of the time ( not banks) he gives his view and that's it.

"Analysis is full of holes" Well Aus only time will tell.

Fleccy, Bt have been in a rut for some time now. However patience is key for us LTH`s. My view is building and investment will vastly reduce in near future. By nature pension deficit will reduce as numbers reduce, hard but true. contractors will be removed from BT`s books along with that massive cost. Divi will improve as finances get better. Customers will ebb and flow just like I have because of poor back up service from other suppliers. BT now using home grown customer support. Then we have falling inflation which in turn will reduce interest rates. No bank will give a 6% yield so profit hunters will return to stocks and shares. All IMHO. The only fly in the ointment is the Labour Government and its voracious appetite for cash. I would not put it past them to introduce some form of tax grab on ISA`s. Or some trumped up windfall tax through its attack dog OFCOM. They have shown true form with the winter fuel cash grab off pensioners. Gordon did a similar trick when he rewarded our pensioners a 75p per week rise but I digress. I will reinvest divi in BT. I am still under water but with divi not by much. Pinkies crossed for a much needed relief for LTH`s. I think its on the cards now. All IMHO of course.

Well Bash it appears you are that desperate for friends that you are willing to cozy up with EU appeasing loony left. Where are your principles Bash? Out the window when the going gets... mild. Shown your true self there pal.

Yes way way past enough- on your part. "Nastiness" do you suffer from short term memory as well? Read your last ten posts and see if they qualify for a "nastiness" label.

To take you seriously and not laugh at you please stop the Pip nonsense, its embarrassing.

Bash, nobody is fooled by you talking to your alter-ego "Pip". Carry on that charade and men in white coats will be visiting you. Never known anyone who can be weird and funny at the same time. However you may be borderline schizo phrenic, and suffering Toure tte's syndrome at the same time. Would explain talking to ones self and the language you use.

Talk about BT for a change and not the fictional bid.

Agree there, strategy is paying off. Reduced maintenance, contractors nearing end of term hence lower costs and profits inline. I may reinvest divi as I feel we have come 90% of the way to work paying off. Pension and debt under control and will improve. Will kick ourselves for not grabbing more at these low prices. Anything below 135p a gift IMHO.

Re 400p.

I think this is doable within five years. Reasons - A slow and steady buy back in place. ( supply and demand). Then we have the inevitable interest rate drop. 1.5% in a bank or 8-9 % dividend from Lgen. Lgen appears very well run with no skeletons I can find. The only fly in the ointment is our government. Hence why I have moved all my holdings into an ISA. However still not convinced ISA`s are safe with a Labour Gov.

You Want Some? I'll Give It Ya! - YouTube. Is this you Bash?

" I am sure he would be the life and soul of any gathering "Well Dave/ SOM that gave me a wonderful laugh, cheers. If Rod had a "gathering" he would struggle to fill a phone box.

Well I don`t think BT is "doomed" at all. Neither did you at one point when you bought into BT. Did you not check BTs fundamentals before buying? This is what I find confusing, you know all about BT and its problems but still bought. Why?

Must say better post in reply Bash.

Just for a change basher why not say something positive about BT. Maybe about OFCOM`s Xmas party now paid for with yet another outrageous fine.

Well Bash You are traveling to Yorkshire, with a mosquito swat, and wish to know the size of my nuts. HAHAHAHA oh dear oh dear. Better than any comedy shows on TV. Should not be hard to spot, I will look for a man with three heads. There there there. Hehe. That reminds me I must decide how much of my divi to reinvest in BT. Hmmmm.