hissingsid Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Not a lot of cash to play with so I am not expecting any radical announcements plus they will be stashing some cash away to pay for the windmills that are going to be dotted over the Island. The Bat Society and the Bird Society have already indicated that they will disapprove regardless of where they are placed if there is any sign of Bat or Bird in the vincinity. If they annoy humans that is just tough but opposition seems to be building up on Social media. Hopefully pensioners will get a decent increase but we will have to see. Mannin Line has been cancelled so David, Howard, Juan etc will be at a loose end so that we can all tune in and hear what the future holds……misery….probably. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I predict a continuation of lavish spending on Govt but a strange lack of detail on from where and how the funds are are to be made available. Other than some minor tinkering in reductions for the lower unwashed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 NI increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, hissingsid said: Not a lot of cash to play with so I am not expecting any radical announcements plus they will be stashing some cash away to pay for the windmills that are going to be dotted over the Island. The Bat Society and the Bird Society have already indicated that they will disapprove regardless of where they are placed if there is any sign of Bat or Bird in the vincinity. If they annoy humans that is just tough but opposition seems to be building up on Social media. Hopefully pensioners will get a decent increase but we will have to see. Mannin Line has been cancelled so David, Howard, Juan etc will be at a loose end so that we can all tune in and hear what the future holds……misery….probably. It’s already been announced that state pension will go up by cpi , 10.1% I recall. hopefully NI & tax will go up for higher paid & no money for railway bridges!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holte End Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I can only see this budget being like, asking for your first repeat prescription. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, Banker said: It’s already been announced that state pension will go up by cpi , 10.1% I recall. hopefully NI & tax will go up for higher paid & no money for railway bridges!! Sadly these bridges which will probably get built. Expect another over budget, and delayed scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, 2112 said: Sadly these bridges which will probably get built. Expect another over budget, and delayed scheme. They made a start on the bridge, didn't baker say they were in negotiations with land owners before we was turfed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Picking low hanging fruits. Nothing proactive. Everything reactive. Farmers get everything. Real tax payers getting bum fucked. Squeaky wheels getting oiled. Doctors appointment charges. Smoke, mirrors and lots of detail not said but to be slipped in when no one is looking. I commend this budget to the forum. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 i second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) It'll come as no surprise to everyone when we get royally fecked... ETA - I hope they do increase the state pension... Edited February 21, 2023 by Passing Time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Earnings over £100k wily have personal allowances reduced, good & pension up 10.1% as previously mentioned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Anybody nearby able to deliver some strepsils to the chamber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 3 hours ago, cissolt said: They made a start on the bridge, didn't baker say they were in negotiations with land owners before we was turfed out? No, Crookall called a halt to it during a review of "active travel" saying that the lines had "become blurred" over what constituted "active travel" and what constituted leisure and footpaths. As in needs and wants and appropriate budgets I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 A summary https://www.manxradio.com/on-air/budget-programme/the-isle-of-man-budget/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Non-Believer said: I predict a continuation of lavish spending on Govt but a strange lack of detail on from where and how the funds are are to be made available. Other than some minor tinkering in reductions for the lower unwashed. I must be fecking psychic.... 😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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