Lloyds Banking Share Discussion Threads

[diku] 21/2/2020 14:38

Anybody know what is Goodmans target on lloy?...if it is 50p then it will be there...

[excell1] 21/2/2020 13:35

Thanks Jacko & Min for your car comments/experience.Certainly made me think.Decided my 4 year old petrol Golf will do me a wee while yet.Condition as new still,so why change it.I did feel as though it was getting old.Peer pressure I guess from my buddy's.

[k38] 21/2/2020 13:28

Fair comment but European people must stand up to Brussels. These companies do well under Brussels regime, Not the people. All these countries corrupt regimes are sworn to support Brussels not their people. The best thing you can do is to support your own. "The thing is, the EU doesn't make anything, companies in countries do. So boycotting them means affecting people in those countries"

[minerve 2] 21/2/2020 13:25

Gammons R us.

[k38] 21/2/2020 12:59

Another one Brussels servant in UK bite the dust .. lol

[xxxxxy] 21/2/2020 12:36

?EU budget blocked: There are still tensions amongst the EU member states over the most recent budget. Major contributors, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden have blocked progress on the issue at an emergency summit. They argue the budget should amount to 1% of the bloc's gross national income. "I can understand that when you're a prime minister in a country that has poor regions, infrastructures, I can understand that... but when it comes to the percentage, I stand firm," the Danish Prime Minister told reporters in Brussels. With Britain's exit leaving a 75 billion euro hole in the budget, it looks unlikely an agreement can be reached soon.The EU's misleading approach to trade negotiations: Following the tweet from No. 10 on Tuesday night that highlighted Michel Barnier and the EU's inconsistencies on what type of future trade deal would be on offer to the UK, the EU has hit back with their own slides. It appears however, that these second slides are also misleading. In the presentation titled "UK is different from other trade partners", the Commission attempted to show that Britain's trade with the EU is larger than Canada, Japan, Switzerland or Korea. However, the UK's bubble is much bigger than the trade volumes would allow for. Analyst Harry Chisholm, took the data and made a more accurate graph that can be found here. Professor David Spiegelhalter from Cambridge University described the Commission's approach as "indefensible" saying it goes against "standard graphical practice". Professor Kevin McConway also called it "horribly misleading".Global Vision Chairman, Shanker Singham, appeared on NewsNight last night to discuss future trade relationship possibilities. He said "What the UK Government is looking for is a normal trade agreement... we're an independent, sovereign country, we're going to have our own rules." You can watch the full video here.US-UK Trade Deal progress: Debate on whether or not a free trade deal with the US will be linked to the UK's use of Huawei for its 5G capabilities continues. A source told the Telegraph "The Americans impressed upon us that the free trade agreement is going to have to be part of this Huawei discussion." However, Downing Street has said this is emphatically not true.Individual EU state demands: With EU negotiations needing approval from the governments of every member state, the Elgin Marbles debate is just the beginning of individual governments attempting to distort a deal with their own interests. France has pushed for strict level playing field rules, Spain has demanded a veto over Gibraltar and Greece wants the Elgin Marbles back. This represents the tough challenge ahead in achieving a deal but Britain must take a firm stance on the demands made by individual member states.  Points-based immigration and end of cheap labour: Following the introduction of Priti Patel's new immigration policy, cheap low-skilled labour will be less accessible. Businesses will be forced to adapt as the government to set to tackle low-wage culture. Michael Portillo spoke on the immigration issues and its impact on the care sector on BBC question time last night. He said "I think we ought to get back to a situation where more British people see the care industry, the National Health Service, catering, hotels, see these as careers." Portillo also highlighted the transitory nature of most migrants working in the industry, suggesting these jobs will have better pay as a result of the policy. You can watch the full video here. In an attempt to improve the productivity of Post-Brexit Britain, the Cato Institute's Ryan Bourne argues the government should abolish the UK's 'factory tax'. He says "Not many policy changes could raise GDP, move the tax code towards improved neutrality and further Boris's aim for regional 'levelling up' simultaneously. But removing this 'factory tax' bias would do all three."Writing for us today is our Editor, Rebecca Ryan, examining how former LibDem MCaroline Voaden's recent tweet, is the perfect display of a wealthy metropolitan class reaction to a policy that will ultimately benefit workers across the country.  For the latest news and developments throughout the day, please do follow @GlobalVision_UK on Twitter.Thanks for reading, and enjoy the rest of your day.

[minerve 2] 21/2/2020 12:34

cheshire

If the Tories don't get the economics spot on they will not have any choice other than to scale back tax handouts to the economically ineffective generation. Demographics are already not in our favour and immigration restraint makes it even worse.

The Tories have shown little competence in growing decent business over the last decade I doubt it will change under the current bunch of clowns and charlatans.

But do keep on dreaming. I would hate to pop your fantasy in your twilight years.

[cheshire pete] 21/2/2020 12:30

Michael Portillo spoke well on QT last night. Sad loss to politics. He and Lord Norman Tebbit the best PMs we never had imho.

[cheshire pete] 21/2/2020 12:26

Minerve: "Tax giveaways like ISAs will be items of history."

lol, not under the Tories. Will be interesting to see if £20k annual input increases, hasn't done for a while now. At worst probably stay the same but effectively diluted through fiscal drag. Won't claw back from existing ISAs.
Tories encourage thrift, saving and individual responsibility. Labour encourage spending, waste and dependency culture. LibDems...who knows any more.

[gotnorolex] 21/2/2020 12:26

"What the hell was that all about?" Trump's criticism of the Oscar going to South Korean Parasite for best picture, the silly sod could not keep up with the subtitles!
Want's Sunset Boulevard & Gone with the Wind back!

[minerve 2] 21/2/2020 12:22

Honda is good tech.

Even Hayter (lawnmowers) seem to be dropping Briggs and Stratton for Honda Engines.