God he's such a condescending wanker. This should be the end of his career.

He bullied Richarlison all game. Fantastic, dominant performance.

I'm not saying it would necessarily go directly to GDP, just that the amounts are similar. Though as someone else pointed out, that money would be spent by gov and likely stimulate similar GDP.

I think perspective is interesting here, because 1% is simultaneously tiny, but when framed as a permanent 0.5% boost to annual GDP (v rough working!), it sounds fantastic.

Very interesting, thank you!

How does that compare to other companies and industries?

Yeah, like I say, it's the minimum. We have the LLW for London, and various other benefits to help on the other issues.

P.s. I think there's a typo around "I" in your 2nd para? I don't follow exactly what you're saying there.

It is intended to cover the min for most individuals. I can't find an official methodology for the gov living wage, but the Real Living Wage which is only 9p ph more and tracks it closely, includes cost of basic goods, childcare, tax, benefits etc. www.resolutionfoundation.org/app/uploads/...

I'm surprised that you consider making businesses pay their staff the bare minimum for them to live on, "shunting a cost" onto them.

The one that just increased by 20% in one stroke? Do you honestly still think the threshold will be £35k in 35 years time?

This is an odd take. I'd be stunned if the threshold is still £35k in 35 years time!

Sure, but then any mass-produced item counts, assuming the original is also art. If I refer to an album I own as a piece of art, I'm physically referring to the CD on my shelf, but re content I'm referring to the original.

So any CD or vinyl of a song isn't art, only the original live performance?

No one's suggesting they shouldn't take care over it. I'm suggesting this is a good policy and that article is making a mountain of a molehill.

Again, what is your alternative?