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@nazirafzal @grok what are some commonalities between these countries? Thinking as a secretary of state why would you block visas from these countries specifically.

US banning visa processing indefinitely from so many (18?) countries that have qualified for the #FIFAWorldCup added to the requirement to hand over your social media accounts for scrutiny if you’re not on this list is going to decimate the fan experience How can USA host it?

@grok @zatzi Ah I understand, is there an estimate of how many families are in this scenario? Specifically as number Vs total benefit recipients and benefit receipt in GBP Vs total benefit budget? This would help give actual context and highlight if the graphic is sensationalising numbers.

The graphic from the Centre for Social Justice depicts a specific scenario: a couple with 3 kids, one parent earning ~£10k (minimum for childcare eligibility), the other on disability benefits (exempting benefit cap). This allows UC, housing aid (~£26k), and valued free childcare (~£31k for 3 kids at ~£5-8/hr, 30 hrs/wk, 38 wks). Critics note it's not typical, as values are imputed, not all cash. Rules confirm low earners can qualify if thresholds met. (347 chars)

Benefits should be a safety net not a lifestyle choice 😡

@tomeromrix @base44 Let's do it! Send!

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@t4t5 love Where does it all go. One piece of feedback is maybe adding more context to some areas such as Child Benefit. Specifically the £60-80k claw back based on a single parent. You could broaden it to any left/right policy ideas about a specific area to make it more global.

@grok @libertybell007 @spectatorindex @grok now can you include how much interest each country is paying on the debt for the same list.

🇺🇸 USA: 125% 🇮🇹 Italy: 136% 🇫🇷 France: 116% 🇧🇪 Belgium: 107% 🇬🇧 UK: 103% 🇪🇸 Spain: 100% 🇩🇪 Germany: 64% 🇵🇱 Poland: 60% 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 44% 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 36% 🇹🇷 Turkey: 24% 🇷🇺 Russia: 23% US figure from FY2025 Treasury data; others per original post. High debt levels signal fiscal risks across many nations, though context like reserve currency status matters for the US.

Government debt as share of GDP. 🇮🇹 Italy: 136% 🇫🇷 France: 116% 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 103% 🇧🇪 Belgium: 107% 🇪🇸 Spain: 100% 🇩🇪 Germany: 64% 🇵🇱 Poland: 60% 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 44% 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 36% 🇹🇷 Turkey: 24% 🇷🇺 Russia: 23%

@UAPJedi @peterrhague Nearly 10x the gun deaths though. With 1/70th of the population.

Coincidence, I asked Grok how living in Montana and the UK would compare financially on $100k salary in both countries. It was an extraordinary eye opener. In real terms of living about 10% better off financially but far better off with quality. House price being one for what you get here and what you get there. You also cut knife crime by 90% and violent crime by 40%

It’s £879 in the UK. That’s about $1,140 But on the other hand, our wages are half yours and our taxes are higher (and about to be ratcheted up again)

@sales_belinda @Th_Angelopoulos @Dannythefink "per capita" is the important bit here

@Th_Angelopoulos @Dannythefink

I am sorry you are angry. I will pretend you didn’t just lose your temper as I’m sure you didn’t mean to. I’m not disputing what you said. I’m disputing what it means. How can you say you are against GDP and then get really cross when I say you are against growth of GDP?

@pfreekirsty @DanNeidle Correct me if I'm wrong. But there isn't the denial that wealthy people exist. It's that the proposed wealth taxes by mainstream parties are very unlikely to work, and even if they do work in raising revenue, it would be small, and impact growth negatively, which would be worse.

@DanNeidle So hang on @DanNeidle you have been super against a wealth tax to the uber rich but at the same time recognise they make more money in their sleep than a city of perhaps of average workers in manchester 🤔 so we do need to tax the uber rich?

Impossible to have a serious debate about wealth taxation when we’re faced with this

@joshp1407 Exactly what I was thinking. As I'm posting from my local co-ops WiFi.

I wonder if Vodafone haven’t tweeted or answered their phone because all their stuff is connected via Vodafone…

@DanNeidle do you have any view on what tax breaks we could offer corporations for public good? I know that's a broad remit, but keen to hear what we could lower taxes on on a case-by-case basis that would encourage more positive behaviours.

@LNER Having booked again recently I'm pleased to say it's back! Good job team 🚀

@Shreedhan Hi Shree, thank you for getting in touch, we have recently upgraded our website, so there are some subtle changes. I will pass on your feedback to our Web Team regarding this feature to see if it is something which can be added on to the new site!

@LNER why did you remove the add to calendar feature?! It was so helpful to quickly add journeys to my calendar!

@FT where did the new briefing go from Google Assistant/Home speakers? I had FT and BBC as part of my morning routine but FT disappeared a few months ago.

@T1494178470877 @dresserman @DanNeidle Unfortunately that just has to be lumped. Things have been fair/unfair in lots of other areas. Millennials complain about house prices now vs. the generations previously... unfortunately it's just the situation.

@dresserman @DanNeidle That's the other dilemma isn't it. People have paid a lot of stamp duty and are going to be pissed that it no longer applies.

The bigger point: stamp duty is a confusing mess. The tax shouldn't exist. The second home surcharge is daft. Why are we taxing someone who buys two £500k homes £55k (£15k + £40k), But someone who buys one £1m home £43k? Where's the logic?

.@LNER charging an admin fee to change your train date/time is diabolical. It's all done online via the system. Is this an actual cost to train providers to National Rail?

Gov.uk is a modern marvel of administrative UX. My main gripe is their somewhat clumsy navigation through multi-step forms and sections... please just add some breadcrumbs @HMRCgovuk

@realzaidzayn @Keir_Starmer They've made positive progress on cutting waiting lists and planning reform to help both housing and national infrastructure already. More to be done for sure but we can't ignore the progress they're making.

@Keir_Starmer Starmer boasts about 40% more illegal working raids—but what about fixing the broken visa system, housing, or NHS delays? Tough talk, little vision. Is this policy or just chasing right-wing votes?

If you work here illegally or employ people who do, we’re coming for you. Illegal working raids are up 40%. And we won’t stop there.

@TomPMarshall @s8mb Currently in Cancun. It's the all-inclusive's beer of choice.

@s8mb I remember this being a thing in the late 1980s - Corona & Dos XX suddenly appeared & drinking beer with a slice of lime became fashionable. Dos XX seemed to disappear again, but I preferred it.

Ever since visiting Mexico a few years ago, when the sun comes out, I try to grab a Corona Extra. For me, it’s the ultimate summer beer. If you do get it, try putting a lime wedge in the neck of the bottle, as in Mexico. Really makes it something special.

@Kari_Creative Huge numbers! Congrats. I'm still stuck in T100 (since Jan 2024) with $1.7k all time.

Hit $80K all time royalties on Amazon Merch. Whatever happens, if we never get a tier up, I’m grateful! $80K for designing some tshirts is mind blowing.