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If you are really fully aware of the current state of play, then there is one simple question: " are we in a period of economic stress?" Binary response. The management of risk when the answer is YES is already scripted, most especially after the last disastrous period. Your point is not validated. It's easier to make a couple of reversed entries on a set of accounts and retain the earnings, than make a distribution in a world of unknowns - and definitely before record date.

To draw comparisons it would need to be apples for apples. Barc went ex/d on 27th February, followed by the record date and the payment to be made on 3rd April. Lloyds has not yet gone ex/d so not yet recorded. A dividend can be suspended up to the record date.

Ben, grants are not re-payable.

Pat, simples - you buy the tickets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KPbJ0-DxTc

The cure? 1% of the population v just over 1,000 ...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8148745/Top-executives-offloaded-shares-just-time-pandemic-slashed-company-values.html

has been added https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

No can do Wids, for many reasons in the campo.

Wids, not being an average numpty, what would you think about Caixa bank emailing you their list of instructions, the week before last, in preparation for lockdown, that included not using notes and coins but using your card/s for ALL purchases?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8138675/PETER-HITCHENS-shutting-Britain-REALLY-right-answer.html

mebo2, thank you for telling us how it is, real world stuff is appreciated.

Good post George, why only in schools, surely it should all start at home - grandparent input (if not from parents)? Eternally grateful to my father who taught me this "stuff" before I sat the 11+. Also hope that I passed that learning on, especially in working life. The backbone - private sector - could teach a lot out there, a lot.

kenny, I note that WMH did that thing - rns was not long after I posted to you - and rightly so. Would imagine all divi paying companies are totally reviewing their strategy. My view is suspend all divis and bonuses/payments over and above basic salaries, until further notice.

hi kenny, just be aware that divis can be suspended right up until the record date and that can be applied to extra-ordinary circumstances

well balanced post john. I feel they have all become complacent. When will they learn?

The same today in the pueblos of inland Andalucia in the shops and supermarkets at 9 am on a Saturday morning ... fighting at the fish counters amongst the older spaniards, shelves being emptied before 9.30 am - madness.

john, rent increments @ 16%? Where in the world are you?

ignore that as recovery confirmation not solely attributable to that region.

84.4% confirmed recovered in that place it started - reference Johns Hopkins stats.