SweetlyEvil
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Taxes go into people like John Prescott's nice pension and back pocket - amongst other monies we have to pay out.
GREED I TELL YOU.
Revolution would be welcomed. It's time these politicians realised what utter c*nts they are for paying us a pittance and taxing us left right and centre til we've got nothing left.
I saw on the news the other day about inheritance tax - 40% over £250,000 - I mean what f*cking right have they got to take that money that was not earned - it was left to someone!! If I earned £250,000 a year like they do, I'd expect to pay taxes but not if my gran dies and leaves me everything. Greed.
It really infuriates and sickens me. |
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peaseblossom81
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The goverment takes what it can get. This generation has been taught to follow not to lead. When the baby boomers have all gone we are in serious trouble. |
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Graham I
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This is rubbish. The cost of living in the UK is broadly similar to the cost of living in similar countries. Some things are more expensive, other things are less expensive. If what you said was true, what is your theory for where all the money is going? |
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Cave Man
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Probably you are paying more tax to keep the royal family happy & Blair is spending tax payer's money to keep Bush happy by fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan & Lebanon. |
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martini
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Its not the manufacturers , its the taxes on import , sales tax, and vat on sales.labour costs of retailers , fuel cost to move it around which is also very expensive because of tax. We are a highly taxed nation because we have a large civil service, national health service etc . TAX is the answer. CUT taxes and goods will be cheaper |
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Arimaa Player
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We are charged a lot more tax than some other countries like America, which does make goods more expensive in the UK. Also, as a whole Britain is a richer country than all other European countries except Germany. That means because rich people have more money they are willing to spend more on goods. This pushes the prices up for everyone because manufacturers obviously set their prices for maximum profit. We also have one of the highest minimum wages in the world. This means that any services that are labour intensive are expensive compared to the rest of the world.
Having said that the UK economy is reasonably efficient and things like financial services are relatively cheap due to competition. |
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Irish_bi_female
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Get on a boat and come over to Ireland and you'll really know what expensive is. I was shocked by how cheap things like alcohol and rent etc is in the UK compared to here. |
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edwin v
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because they have so many projects that won't materialize due to those forgerers |
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candyflosskid
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We pay through the teeth for everything! I lived in Aussie for a number of years and was far better off over there - unfortunately due to family illness I had to come back. If I hadn't of gone over there I would have never of been able to afford my own house - so glad we went! |
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Amshaegar
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becouse we are getting riped off paying much more tax than any other country in the world |
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MSMORTGAGE
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That's why we are known as "ripoff Britain". |
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Rich S
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It all depends where you shop.
Manufactors only charge prices that people are willing to pay.
Haggle. I do. |
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penny4themnow
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Good think is that the pound is strong against the dollar....so off to New York shopping!!! |
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Boscombe
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Crowbar has got it right |
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little.lost
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It's because you are earning little money, you can change this if you want to earn more. things won't seem so expensive- you pay for what you get, we are very fortunate to live in this country- we pay taxes so we don't have to pay for operations, treatment, road maintenance ect. i think it is worth it but thats probably because i'm going to be earning more than lots of other people. We are lucky though and people just keep moaning about it, at least were not so poor we have to live on streets in poor countries ect. |
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RAMSBOTTOM
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IF IT'S SO EXPENSIVE WHY IS IT THAT SO MANY PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE HERE AND CROSS FIVE OR SIX COUNTIES TO LIVE HERE
IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT LEAVE OR START YOUR REVOLUTION
I LIKE IT HERE |
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sparkleythings_4you
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Because we are an Island and if we want to stay here then we have to incur the cost of importing things we need. And because it is a desirable place to live and lots of people want to come here. |
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Mr Hyde
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They charge high prices because we pay them |
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liya79
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the economy is overheated |
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hisahito
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it's very very cheap |
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jan 1
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Shop rent is VERY expensive in the UK. A typical shop of 3000 square foot costs around £70-80,000 a year minimum.
Add Council Tax @ £30,000 a year.
Add Electricity @ £10,000 a year (air-con 'aint cheap).
Add staff costs.
Add a margin for profit. ( Also taking into account theft )
Add VAT @ 17.5%
So there you go ...... who'd want to run a small, independant business? |
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Stumpy
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The UK is expensive to live...but where in the world would you live if not here. Our community protection systems (NHS...POLICE...Social services etc ) are the best in the world and I am afraid that this costs money. I have travelled extensively and I would not like to live else where. |
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orfeo_fp
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i agree, we seem to get hit with tax after tax and money is made hand over fist, i would not mind if the country was on the up,
up the revolution |
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natasha *
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I bought petrol for 93.3p, and i was excited!! Its ridiculous!! |
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crowbar
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The answer is probably greed. English workers are paid more than other countries (hence a lot of EU migrant workers) and bosses, directors and shareholders want more profits out of the company. |
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scallywag
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Well, probably justified since the income is also relatively high! |
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bobby t
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How else do you think they can afford all of those asylum seekers? |
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Copper
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I've just moved to Switzerland, and everything is much more expensive! I'm going back to England in a couple of weeks time to buy some new clothes! |
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Connie K
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Well said! I think we should all move abroad, then they would be stuffed! |
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