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Stronger outlook growth and sustainability for UK dividends....... maybe !

However if safety is the current watch - word for investors, they should never ignore " dividend cover " this gives a solid true indication of the margin of safety for dividends.

Asylum seekers and illegal immigrants are now likely to think twice before crossing the channel, the mere threat of being shipped of to Rwanda for processing will put the fear of god into many of them, swapping the bright lights of London for darkest Africa is not an option most illegal immigrants and asylum seekers will now want to consider.

Dissapointing but expected, first - quarter profit fell 42% from a year ago, lackluster results may set the tone for first-quarter earnings from Wall Street banks as the FED looks to rein inflation.

Boris needs to be removed well before the next General Election, otherwise the prospect of a Labour Government in 2023 will soon begin to cast a dark shadow over financial markets.

Tesco became the latest company to feel the heat, as fuel, energy and food prices soar for the UK consumer.

The UK economic outlook has deteriorated significantly.
UK households are now facing their biggest income squeeze in nearly 50 years.

Mortgage payment holidays may soon be back on the agenda for households in severe financial difficulty.

mick
Fast -tracking Ukraines EU membership is not something that can be done overnight or in a couple of months.
What Ukraine needs now is more weapons, they are fighting for its very own survival.

Myluck,

Double standards by the west maybe, yes an invasion is an invasion wether Iraq or UKraine, unfortunately invasions are appraised differently, depending on where they take place and more importantly by whom.

Surging imports of discounted Russian oil into the country are fuelling the Russian war machine, prolonging the suffering of the Ukrainian people...... " Enough Said " !

Tax rate on UK Dividends

Basic Rate 8.75 %
Higher rate 33.75%
Additional Rate 39. 35%

Yes Falky
Economic and political uncertainty are the " achilles heel " of the UK banking industry.

Watching like a Hawk !
Its shareholders cash we're talking about here.

Lloyds are going to struggle to return to pre - covid share price levels.
Although numbers at the bank look fairly positive, one thing banks don't like is political and economic uncertainty.

Yes interest rates are rising, however it may reduce consumers appetite in borrowing to spend, and comes with the prospect of increasing loan defaults creeping back on to bank balance sheet once again.

machiismo

No other option available but to carry on burning wood and central heating oil, no mains gas available, and intermittent electricity supply in inclement weather. Planning authorities even refused me permission to build a miniature ground based solar farm on vacant land I own.

In today's ever changing world of banking technology it may be easier, more cost effective and less risky to start a new bank from scratch rarther than buying an exsisting one.

Grab the wrong stick and the rest of the pile moves too !

No change here, as usual high street lenders ignoring long suffering savers and punishing borrowers.

Walkersworld

Agree, I also live in a large 18th century countryside residence ( 16 rooms ) wood burning system heats the entire building complete with lashings of hot water, also no VAT or energy company standing charges to pay.

No thanks, i will keep warm using my trusty old efficient wood burning stoves with negligible maintenance and running costs.

" Window Dressing " by deceitful incompetent Fund Managers, often has no useful purpose other than to defraud the retail investor.

Paltry Amount !
Lloyds could easily double their current dividend payments, and still have money available for future investments.

Grim outlook UK consumers.
Low economic growth, high inflation and a surge in credit card borrowing to pay for household utility bills, could be storing up problems further down the line for banks when mortgage and credit card payments are due.