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Blootin , are you serious, fs, what happend to the 24hr deal to stop the war....if anyone is a war monger, it's Trump and Vance..

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Lee Rex, problem is that Farage is the only one actually speaking to the public on a level that they relate to...the other parties are living in a each others minds...

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Will this have any impact on Lloy SP, after all Lloy is the bellwether for the UK economy....

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Inflation may sit above 3% for some months - but economists say effects likely temporary.

The unexpectedly sharp rise means inflation was distinctly higher than the average in Europe as so called "awful April" saw households hit by sharp rises in energy and water bills.

Much of that can be ascribed to the way those bills are set in the UK. But higher food, vehicle duty and airfare costs added to the pain (the latter spiked largely due to the late timing of Easter holidays).

The same factors are expected to keep inflation above 3% for some months - and may persuade the Bank of England not to cut interest rates in June, especially given that services inflation, a key concern for the Bank, also rose.

But economists expect many of these effects to be temporary.

Already, wholesale energy and commodity prices are coming down on global markets, oil prices in particular have fallen as concerns about the world economy intensified after President Trump unveiled his tariff plans.

Those should help reduce inflation as we go into 2026.

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Blootin, "Recall al the noise on here about tariffs from many very stupid posters. What happened? "

Well apparently, after weeks of you and Skier going on how great Trump was for getting Trade deals reset, they, trade deals, according to you both are not important, and they don’t matter. You both also championed the way he did it and is continues to do it. What a couple of swell ends.

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Chips, "TFE

Yes fore sure Darth has a lot to say about Politics and Religion ,and doom and gloom ,never comments on Lloyds share price doing well . Paid De Ramper I think , sorry i know not think :}

Thinks he knows all , copy and paste"

Yes, well due to the nature of the markets we all rely information for all areas, one of which is poilitics. As for not comenting on LLoy SP not doing well, as i stated I already gave my TA and prediction back in late 2024. Paid De-ramper, lol, of course i am, idiot. If anyone is conning anyone it's you and the church, silly moo. I also see from you reply above that you also speak to the biggest far roght member on the BB, who gets all her information from Guido Fawkes website, copy ' n' paste...the little copy * writer.....

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Chips, i gave my TA, and prediction back in late 2024...now go float...

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Chips, you've convinced me, sign me up for the full package!

What do i get in the starter kit, gown, pointy hat, candles, sacrificial tool kit, tarot cards, scientology cans, etc..

I'm guessing the Spiritual church Wi-Fi password is, R. I. P OFF

Happy journeys girl... B 👀

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Obviously the defects don't help Labours cause, so unless the UK is running at full throttle and

the economy is turning a coin then its an early bath for them...

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I wonder how many will defect, walk across the floor to join Reform when the realisation of the situation bites..

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PI's had been certain the Chancellor would reduce the maximum cash ISA to 5k, a reduction of 15k.

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Barely a week into a U.S.-China truce in their long-running trade war, Beijing has accused Washington of violating the temporary agreement reached in Geneva.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Monday that the U.S. was taking "discriminatory measures" against China, after the U.S. Commerce Department recently warned American businesses to avoid Chinese-made microchips, specifically those produced by Chinese tech giant Huawei.

Why It Matters

Both countries have walked back a series of punitive actions against the other as part of a 90-day pause agreed at the recent talks in Switzerland after U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed heavy tariffs. A consultation mechanism was created to discuss their wide-ranging trade disagreements, but the scope of the special channel may now be under dispute.

The Chinese government's strongly worded pushback against sustained U.S. industrial policy in emerging and critical technologies—such as advanced computer chips fueling the race for AI supremacy—suggests the deep-rooted economic security concerns present in both camps will not be easily addressed despite agreements on paper..

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UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is under pressure as a new poll shows her party’s popularity has dropped to the lowest in at least 24 years, sliding to fourth place behind the Liberal Democrats.....

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Reduction abandoned by Reeves.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the government will not cut the £20,000 limit on cash ISA deposits, after speculations that the limit could be slashed to encourage investment.

Speaking to the BBC, Reeves said: “I’m not going to reduce the limit of what people can put into an ISA, but I do want people to get better returns on their savings, whether that’s in a pension or in their day-to-day savings.”

“At the moment, a lot of money is put into cash or bonds when it could be invested in equities, in stock markets, and earn a better return for people. But I absolutely want to preserve that £20,000 tax-free investment that people can make every year,” she added.

In the Spring Statement earlier this year, Reeves confirmed that ISA reform was on the horizon, with changes to the regime expected to be announced in the Autumn Budget or July’s Mansion House speech.

https://www.cityam.com/cash-isa-limit-reduction-abandoned-by-reeves/

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Https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-20/after-putin-call-trump-seems-keen-to-hand-off-ukraine-peace-process?taid=682c539950408a000148e0cf&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

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Aldebaran, Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court heard the appeal from April 1 to April 3, 2025. Arguments were presented by the involved parties, including interventions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). The FCA emphasized the need for legal clarity to guide potential industry-wide redress schemes.

Upholding the Court of Appeal Decision: This would affirm that non-disclosure of commissions breaches fiduciary duties, potentially leading to widespread compensation claims.

Overturning the Decision: This would relieve lenders from the obligation to disclose commissions in the manner previously determined, possibly limiting compensation liabilities.

A Nuanced Judgment: The Court may provide a more detailed ruling that clarifies the extent of disclosure required, balancing consumer protection with industry practices.

The decision, expected in July 2025, will significantly influence the motor finance industry. If the Court of Appeal's decision is upheld, the FCA has indicated it may implement a redress scheme to compensate affected consumers. This could result in compensation payouts ranging from £8 billion to £44 billion, depending on the scope of affected agreements.

Given the complexity and significance of this case, stakeholders are advised to stay informed about the forthcoming judgment and its potential ramifications.

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Daniel davis "The ruling is already out there. It's the appeal that might change things - and Lloyds already has a provision set for the current known outcome."

with respect Lloy track record with regards to provisions stinks...

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Aldebaran, "Based of TA alone, I am expecting a positive outcome for Lloyds here one way or another. I have no details about the case, infact I didn't even no of it until yesterday. It was price action that bought me here"

good luck, keep one eye on the newsfeeds..

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Daniedavis, yes, i think we all kow this and i could have worded it better, apologies.

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Aldebaran,

"1. The market is forward looming

2. Price tells you everything you need to know

The above 2 facts lead me to the conclusion that the court case will either rule in Lloyds favour or it will not be anywhere near the worst case estimates with Lloyds already earmarking money for this specific reason"

so, just to be clear, you are basing the court ruling on this...?

Darth