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GateBoy, you have become part of what is a vitriolic populist attack on Angela Rayner, driven by the right wing media. So, socialist are not permitted to have more than one home, accumulate wealth and prosper as a consequence of their hard work?

Sam, lots of folks including myself have been in lloyds for years, waiting for the sp to do what it has done this year. There is no need to fly off the handle, as the sp has just had a bit of a wobble this week! A walk in the park might be a good idea, before posting anything else.

Sam, take a chill pill!

Remember, we are up from the 50s this year!

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Morning Taverham, don't eat cornflakes! I'm more into my oats and nuts.

Evening hardup, anyone and everyone who is hell bent on destroying this countries economy, regardless of political persuasion, at the altar of some fictitious green agenda!

Triumph, thanks for your helpful thoughtfull opinions on capitalism verses socialism.

My immediate conundrum tonight will be which English real ale to start on tonight, followed by which one to follow up with.

Triumph, both my wallet and my socialist principles are precious to me.

I'd like to see corporate landlords outlawed, which would free up housing, reduce prices, and make housing stock affordable for young people.

Private landlords would also be hammered by my good self.

I would tax anyone who supports a green agenda and wants to save the planet, with their hair brained, half baked ideas about global warming.

Taverham, thank you.

HardDown, please do not post misleading titles!

You are prempting the outcome of the budget!

One should remain optimistic!

Taverham, "I am beggining to think the market foresees a raid on the banks in the budget - hence they are falling gradually."

Is that simply speculation on your part or have you seen that reported by the media?

Sam, the sp has come up a long way and been on a bull run, so just let's see where it settles now....

Does anyone what the Reform UK policies actually, because they very clearly don't.

We all know that those saying they'll vote for Reform UK are joking really, as in their heart of hearts they know what a disaster they'll be!

I need a serious party in power after the next election, that will protect the interests of the UK and my investments!

So far!

I guess the sp had a bit of wobble this week, that is all.

"the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) signalled the triple lock has become an unaffordable expense for the British taxpayer to keep paying."

"Research from Pensions UK reveals that maintaining even minimal living standards demands £13,400 yearly for individuals and £21,600 for couples.

Those seeking moderate retirement comfort require substantially more - £31,700 annually for single people and £43,900 for couples."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/state-pension-age-should-be-pushed-back-to-75-under-radical-reset-labour-told/ar-AA1LlEuv?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=68af9acd3af74f4aaa44557903599a29&ei=11

'The People's Party', is running favourite!

They get my vote, with Labour running second!

Farage is very short on detail like for example, how and where he is going to build detention centre for asylum seekers, that’s ten times larger than the UK’s largest prison?

If you vote for Farage you, setting yourself up to be hoodwinked!

"The FTSE 100 has stormed to over 9,000 points, and some of us must be wondering if it’s time to sell UK shares. It could could bag us a five-year gain of close to 75%, including dividends."

"year gain of close to 75%, including dividends.

But what counts is valuation.

What about Lloyds Banking Group? That’s up more than 50% so far in 2025 alone. There’s a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of over 12 for the full year now, with the forecast dividend yield down under 4%.

I saw Lloyds as a screaming bargain a few years ago. But I’d say it’s far from a no-brainer now. With the uncertainties around economics and interest rates, I don’t see much safety buffer left. And I do see better dividend prospects out there.

I won’t sell my Lloyds shares — but that’s because forecasts for the next few years predict strong earnings and dividend growth. Without that, there’d be other stocks I like better for the money."

Lads, just sit on your lloyds shares for retirment, ignore the day to day noise, as the trend is undoubtedly up!

GateBoy, on this day 27/08/25 @ 15:32. "Reform intend to eradicate IHT. Gets my vote 👍!"

But you are leaving the UK by your own admission, will be long gone and not subject to tax in the UK, so why do you even care about IHT, if you're not even a UK resident and tax payer???