Simon Gompertz
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The two-child limit…
“The Liverpool Riverside constituency was the worst affected in our region last year, with a total of 4,350 children impacted by the policy. This works out at 26% of kids living in the area, among the highest rates in the country”
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“The Liverpool Riverside constituency was the worst affected in our region last year, with a total of 4,350 children impacted by the policy. This works out at 26% of kids living in the area, among the highest rates in the country”
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Rachel Reeves' budget decision could help 40,000 Merseyside kids
As build up to the hugely anticipated budget continues, there is one big decision that could have an enormous impact here on Merseyside
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November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The two-child limit…
“The Liverpool Riverside constituency was the worst affected in our region last year, with a total of 4,350 children impacted by the policy. This works out at 26% of kids living in the area, among the highest rates in the country”
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
“The Liverpool Riverside constituency was the worst affected in our region last year, with a total of 4,350 children impacted by the policy. This works out at 26% of kids living in the area, among the highest rates in the country”
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Laughable.
“There are growing concerns that the pension contributions are not high enough to support people through retirement, creating a ticking timebomb”
These concerns have been there for 13 years, well known to govt, providers, employers and press.
The money was never going to be enough
“There are growing concerns that the pension contributions are not high enough to support people through retirement, creating a ticking timebomb”
These concerns have been there for 13 years, well known to govt, providers, employers and press.
The money was never going to be enough
July 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Laughable.
“There are growing concerns that the pension contributions are not high enough to support people through retirement, creating a ticking timebomb”
These concerns have been there for 13 years, well known to govt, providers, employers and press.
The money was never going to be enough
“There are growing concerns that the pension contributions are not high enough to support people through retirement, creating a ticking timebomb”
These concerns have been there for 13 years, well known to govt, providers, employers and press.
The money was never going to be enough
Classic ostrich behaviour. Make a series of policy and political mistakes, then blame the comms team
July 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Classic ostrich behaviour. Make a series of policy and political mistakes, then blame the comms team
Ottie failing to get excited about the return of pet passports. Bound to take ages, she thinks.
Despite Downing St promising she’ll “be able to travel more easily” and the stupid requirement for expensive health certificates every trip will be “eliminated”
Despite Downing St promising she’ll “be able to travel more easily” and the stupid requirement for expensive health certificates every trip will be “eliminated”
May 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Ottie failing to get excited about the return of pet passports. Bound to take ages, she thinks.
Despite Downing St promising she’ll “be able to travel more easily” and the stupid requirement for expensive health certificates every trip will be “eliminated”
Despite Downing St promising she’ll “be able to travel more easily” and the stupid requirement for expensive health certificates every trip will be “eliminated”
Bring back Pet Passports! No sign of that, though
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Confirmed: EU-reset deal now done. Key block was fishing rights. They’ve agreed:
🐟EU access to UK fishing grounds extended until 2038 w/ UK arguing annual renegotiations didn’t suit anybody
🐟 no link between fishing & SPS meaning no time limit on duration of checks on food, animal & agric products
🐟EU access to UK fishing grounds extended until 2038 w/ UK arguing annual renegotiations didn’t suit anybody
🐟 no link between fishing & SPS meaning no time limit on duration of checks on food, animal & agric products
May 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Bring back Pet Passports! No sign of that, though
🐶🛂
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Worth a read if you have the FT - be wary of claims that shares always outperform the long run
Are equities ‘always’ better in the long term? - on.ft.com/4i8VKt6 My latest FT piece. "Why won't firms pushing the "equities always outperform in the long run" mantra put their money where there mouth is, & offer a cheap guaranteed equity product?
Are equities ‘always’ better in the long term?
For most 20-year outcomes, equities will certainly beat boring bonds, but there are many where they will lose
on.ft.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Worth a read if you have the FT - be wary of claims that shares always outperform the long run
First Microsoft tries to charge me more for Office because of AI add-ons which I don’t want or need.
Now WIX is trying to do the same with its Google-run email package - a 21% hike for “access to an AI assistant”.
So AI becomes just an excuse to put up prices
Now WIX is trying to do the same with its Google-run email package - a 21% hike for “access to an AI assistant”.
So AI becomes just an excuse to put up prices
February 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
First Microsoft tries to charge me more for Office because of AI add-ons which I don’t want or need.
Now WIX is trying to do the same with its Google-run email package - a 21% hike for “access to an AI assistant”.
So AI becomes just an excuse to put up prices
Now WIX is trying to do the same with its Google-run email package - a 21% hike for “access to an AI assistant”.
So AI becomes just an excuse to put up prices
Fresh out of the oven - malted sourdough round. The new marmalade behind…
January 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Fresh out of the oven - malted sourdough round. The new marmalade behind…
Very interesting take on Cymbeline - and wonderful candlelit atmosphere at the Sam Wanamaker
www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/cym...
www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/cym...
Cymbeline | What's On
A secret marriage changes the course of two kingdoms in Shakespeare's tragic comedy of love and rebellion, in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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January 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Very interesting take on Cymbeline - and wonderful candlelit atmosphere at the Sam Wanamaker
www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/cym...
www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/cym...
Chilly by the Thames this morning
January 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Chilly by the Thames this morning
Having followed the news on South Korea since last night, it strikes me how little people seem to know about the country - despite K-pop, Squid Game, Parasite, Kimchi and the huge cultural influence.
I mean, virtually nothing - and that includes most journalists who are still catching up
I mean, virtually nothing - and that includes most journalists who are still catching up
December 4, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Having followed the news on South Korea since last night, it strikes me how little people seem to know about the country - despite K-pop, Squid Game, Parasite, Kimchi and the huge cultural influence.
I mean, virtually nothing - and that includes most journalists who are still catching up
I mean, virtually nothing - and that includes most journalists who are still catching up
If you’re around Camberwell, this is a great new place to go…Cafe Mondo
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November 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM
If you’re around Camberwell, this is a great new place to go…Cafe Mondo
www.instagram.com/cafe_mondo_s...
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