Simon Cowie
@simonpcowie.bsky.social
Retired manager. Business angel, Carer. Interests - Greyhound, Horse Racing; Business; Economics; Management.
Online gamblers will be likely to get round any significant tax increase.
August 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Online gamblers will be likely to get round any significant tax increase.
So easy to avoid. Still, if it makes you feel good about yourself, go ahead.
August 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So easy to avoid. Still, if it makes you feel good about yourself, go ahead.
When I first started work (1966),my employer had a comptometer room in which 10-20 staff (always lasses) spent the day calculating invoice totals and then checking their figures.
We had a print room, and a mail room, and secretaries with typewriters. All gone.
Things change if we like it or not.
We had a print room, and a mail room, and secretaries with typewriters. All gone.
Things change if we like it or not.
August 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
When I first started work (1966),my employer had a comptometer room in which 10-20 staff (always lasses) spent the day calculating invoice totals and then checking their figures.
We had a print room, and a mail room, and secretaries with typewriters. All gone.
Things change if we like it or not.
We had a print room, and a mail room, and secretaries with typewriters. All gone.
Things change if we like it or not.
Also comparing National Debt with GDP - then we can jail all the economists.
August 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Also comparing National Debt with GDP - then we can jail all the economists.
What price Jeffrey Epstein to get a posthumous pardon?
July 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
What price Jeffrey Epstein to get a posthumous pardon?
Damned when you do - damned when you don't.
July 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Damned when you do - damned when you don't.
When do you plan to go on strike Stephen?
July 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
When do you plan to go on strike Stephen?
Is that sarcasm or do you really think that?
July 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Is that sarcasm or do you really think that?
Surely it wasn't solely on that basis. Take a look at George Peretz's post on this for a broader picture.
July 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Surely it wasn't solely on that basis. Take a look at George Peretz's post on this for a broader picture.
I had no sympathy at all for the police until I came to "75 year old ex teacher", then all became clear.
July 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I had no sympathy at all for the police until I came to "75 year old ex teacher", then all became clear.
That bus stop serves the US Embassy.
July 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
That bus stop serves the US Embassy.
You are paying far too much, unless you are employing a cleaning company which is hardly a like for like comparison.
July 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
You are paying far too much, unless you are employing a cleaning company which is hardly a like for like comparison.
Agree with this. Many carers want to care for their loved ones and many sufferers feel less anxious when this happens.
Advice, prompt medical support, available respite care, and assistance to remain at home (when required) would help. Those carers whose careers suffer need particular support.
Advice, prompt medical support, available respite care, and assistance to remain at home (when required) would help. Those carers whose careers suffer need particular support.
July 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Agree with this. Many carers want to care for their loved ones and many sufferers feel less anxious when this happens.
Advice, prompt medical support, available respite care, and assistance to remain at home (when required) would help. Those carers whose careers suffer need particular support.
Advice, prompt medical support, available respite care, and assistance to remain at home (when required) would help. Those carers whose careers suffer need particular support.
The incorporation agent should be regulated, in which case they should carry out KYC checks and report any suspicious activity (and the individual responsible) to the authorities.
The fact that Barbarat is able to do this unchecked may suggest that they are not (yet anyway) defrauding anyone.
The fact that Barbarat is able to do this unchecked may suggest that they are not (yet anyway) defrauding anyone.
July 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The incorporation agent should be regulated, in which case they should carry out KYC checks and report any suspicious activity (and the individual responsible) to the authorities.
The fact that Barbarat is able to do this unchecked may suggest that they are not (yet anyway) defrauding anyone.
The fact that Barbarat is able to do this unchecked may suggest that they are not (yet anyway) defrauding anyone.
Can we get it to the right place at the right price though? I had high hopes for regional pricing but it looks as though that approach is dead in the water. Can the Grid and storage options develop quickly enough? I agree about maintaining some gas.
July 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Can we get it to the right place at the right price though? I had high hopes for regional pricing but it looks as though that approach is dead in the water. Can the Grid and storage options develop quickly enough? I agree about maintaining some gas.
How do the historical data support that view?
July 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
How do the historical data support that view?
Say it goes up by 4% in 2026. Then the minimum increase in 2027 is 1.0625 % (2.5% twice is 5.0625%).
If earnings or prices have gone up by more than 5.0625% over the two years, it goes up with the higher of those.
Over time, should broadly increase with earnings, which is fair.
If earnings or prices have gone up by more than 5.0625% over the two years, it goes up with the higher of those.
Over time, should broadly increase with earnings, which is fair.
July 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Say it goes up by 4% in 2026. Then the minimum increase in 2027 is 1.0625 % (2.5% twice is 5.0625%).
If earnings or prices have gone up by more than 5.0625% over the two years, it goes up with the higher of those.
Over time, should broadly increase with earnings, which is fair.
If earnings or prices have gone up by more than 5.0625% over the two years, it goes up with the higher of those.
Over time, should broadly increase with earnings, which is fair.
You are not recalculating against the previous year - you are recalculating against the base year (2025 say) instead. An annual rebasing is currently leading to gross distortions over long periods.
July 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
You are not recalculating against the previous year - you are recalculating against the base year (2025 say) instead. An annual rebasing is currently leading to gross distortions over long periods.
Compare with a base year (say 2025) every year. Guarantee a minimum of 2.5% per annum, or increase in earnings/prices if greater. Over time, should broadly increase with earnings, which seems fair.
July 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Compare with a base year (say 2025) every year. Guarantee a minimum of 2.5% per annum, or increase in earnings/prices if greater. Over time, should broadly increase with earnings, which seems fair.
Who is the man in the photo?
July 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Who is the man in the photo?
Is the arms budget 5%?
July 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Is the arms budget 5%?
Blaming markets is like blaming the scorer when your winning strategy fails and you lose the match.
July 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Blaming markets is like blaming the scorer when your winning strategy fails and you lose the match.
Do you believe what Shipman writes is accurate?
July 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Do you believe what Shipman writes is accurate?
The simple truth is probably Bob V and Kneecap don't give a fuck for the people of Gaza. It's career enhancing posturing which would best have been ignored.
July 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The simple truth is probably Bob V and Kneecap don't give a fuck for the people of Gaza. It's career enhancing posturing which would best have been ignored.