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TFE, congratulations on winning the competition, but I'd like you to acknowledge the role that Labour have had in driving the share price up and also acknowledge your mistake in voting for the most catastrophic decision in UK politicial and economic history.

If we can sort out those minor things we can be friends and meet for a pint someday.

* condescending

Anyone understand why LTI is constantly abusive and condensing?

He must be a real bundle of joy to know in person...

We've done it!

Please update your forecast!

Lads, Labour are playing a blinder!

"The Bank of England is set to slash interest rates to their lowest level in more than three years "

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/bank-of-england-interest-rates-update-as-forecast-predicts-major-change/ar-AA1TrLND?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=6957c35ad78c4c198733cb3d4bee26d6&ei=10

This just keeps climbing!

Lads, it's a happy new year to all!

It's been a long time coming!

Mitigation for those planning for their future include:

- Using your full ISA and Pension tax allowance!

- Don't forget SIPS!

- Gilts and Bonds offer do not attract CGT when sold.

- VCTs and EISs do offer savings, but for the experienced investor only!

- Finally, speak to a tax advisor about what your game plan is for retirement.

First attempt to make donation aborted! They've over complicated this donation platform! First attempt was on phone, but will retry on computer.

I declare myself the winner!

"Lloyds Bank has announced it will shut 16 branches in January 2026. The closures form part of Lloyds Banking Group's broader strategy to axe 15 Halifax sites and 40 Lloyds branches nationwide next year."

https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/high-street-bank-closures-2026-36478064

LTI, your wisdom is profound!

I think we should erect a statue in your honour!

TFE backpeddling!

Shakey end to the year,it seems!

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ftse-100-live-london-market-stocks-090044535.html

Looks like we're not to hit the elusive 100p today as the market appears quite muted. However, its been a great year for investors in FTSE 100 Stocks and banks. Long may it last!

"Could there be a fairytale ending to the year for London’s blue-chip index? The FTSE 100 ended the day at 9,940, another fresh record high and tantalisingly close to that 10,000 mark which at the start of the year seemed inconceivable,”

https://www.investments.lloydsbank.com/markets-and-commentary/market-news/article/?id=21439285&type=bsm

98.62p today's high

Looks like we are going to close on a year high, on quite a few UK banks!

"Since the start of the year London's premier index is up more than 21% while the US' benchmark indices, the Dow (^DJI), S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq (^IXIC), have gained 13.9%, 17.4% and 21.6% apiece."

Great year for investors 2025!

Let's hope for the same in 2026!

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ftse-100-live-stocks-markets-shares-090805172.html

Troublesome / paddy, please share your views with Admin about Gate13Boy and his constant distuption of this forum as he just wants to discuss right wing politics!

He has no interest in lloyds shares!