Lloyds Banking Share Discussion Threads

[gotnorolex] 15/1/2020 13:15

Boris commits to reduce waiting times at A&E!
First measure should be to exclude drunks from entering hospital premises using motion behavior sensing cameras, 1/3rd of the burden gone! Then non life threatening ailments needs attention.... "A&E attendance and emergency admissions account for over 80% of all hospital admissions for migraine and headache disorders"
Easily accessible primary care can help shrink ques and waiting times in heavily populated metropolitan areas.

[grahamite2] 15/1/2020 13:06

Interesting, PC. Europe gives them a soft option but even that's not good enough for them. It goes to show that Trump has the right idea. As usual.

[montyhedge] 15/1/2020 12:52

Mortgage market tough, BOE rate cut odds on shortly, margins even lower, 49.25p here we come.

[montyhedge] 15/1/2020 12:50

I can see this back below 50p again.

[patientcapital] 15/1/2020 12:48

Just let them try."Iran's president warned today that European soldiers in the Middle East "could be in danger" after three nations - Britain, France and Germany - challenged Tehran over breaking the limits of its nuclear deal, the AP reports."

[minerve 2] 15/1/2020 12:47

Brexiters clutching at straws....

[xxxxxy] 15/1/2020 12:45

UK tech sector surged by 44% in 2019, outpacing US and ChinahtTps://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-tech-sector-surged-by-44-in-2019-outpacing-us-and-china-000330500.html

[minerve 2] 15/1/2020 12:32

"Investment in Britain's tech sector surged 44% to a record
$13.2 billion pounds in 2019, accounting for a third of all European funding and
exceeding the total in France and Germany combined, the UK government's Digital
Economy Council said."


Sounds impressive but I bet the underlying reality of investing in decent tech is poor. It has been for a very long time. Something that Jacko's friend Woodford was trying to addressing before he went 'AWOL'.

A lot of this investment is probably in companies similar to Uber or Deliveroo and comes because we have demographics that match the target base of these companies. Something we have regardless of whether we are in the EU or not and we may not necessarily gain much other than the death of an incumbent and the rise of a smorgasbord of delivery drivers.

[crossing_the_rubicon] 15/1/2020 12:25

Hey PB35

What "PM" companies do you recommend out of interest.
I used to use "Coininvest" but havent bought much physical recently...

Cheers

[maxk] 15/1/2020 12:21

Businesses tone down Brexit deal demands as reality hits home





Tim Wallace
14 JANUARY 2020 • 3:43PM



Business leaders are giving up their ambitious demands for the UK to maintain frictionless trade, freedom of movement or a customs union with the EU after Brexit, as Boris Johnson’s resounding election victory forces europhiles into a new political reality.

The Confederation of British Industry, the leading business group and a pro-remain force in the referendum, is scaling back its lobbying plans to push for what it sees as more “pragmatic” goals.

“We have to look at the reality of where we are now. We used to talk about frictionless trade - that is not the world we’re in,” said Rain Newton Smith, the CBI’s chief economist.

“We are not going to be a member of the single market and we are going to have a different system of immigration. As a service-oriented economy, being open to talent from around the world is a key part of that....

[gotnorolex] 15/1/2020 12:18

How many no's does the SNP need to get to a yes?

[crossing_the_rubicon] 15/1/2020 12:17

#DespiteBrexit

Investment in Britain's tech sector surged 44% to a record
$13.2 billion pounds in 2019, accounting for a third of all European funding and
exceeding the total in France and Germany combined, the UK government's Digital
Economy Council said.

[smartypants] 15/1/2020 12:11

What are 80% of trades?..(99%)

[crossing_the_rubicon] 15/1/2020 12:07

I'm guessing SNP's plan involves complete Independence but England continues to foot the bill/Barnet formula + politically motivated contracts to Clyde rather than Portsmouth et al.

[maxk] 15/1/2020 11:52

SNP plans 'alternative' economic case for independence after official figures showed highest deficit in Europe





Simon Johnson, scottish political editor
14 JANUARY 2020 • 10:00PM



The SNP's Finance Minister has unveiled plans to overshadow official figures showing Scotland has the highest deficit in Europe with a new "annual economic case for independence."

Derek Mackay expressed frustration at the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures, which last year disclosed that Scotland's deficit is proportionally six times higher than the UK's.

Although he admitted they are produced by "impartial" Scottish Government statisticians, he argued they only described Scotland's finances now and not after independence.

To rectify this, he said he will now publish in tandem a second set of figures that would aim to show how the situation could be improved with the powers of a separate Scotland....




More jock sophistry here:

[gaffer73] 15/1/2020 11:49

It's the right target for later this year imo.

[utrickytrees] 15/1/2020 11:49

Long-Bailey says,

'More cheese Gromit'

[cantrememberthis2] 15/1/2020 11:31

Anyone having trouble with Lloyds Payment service?

IT ISSUES now at both Scottish Widows and HSBC (High number of calls on payment department). HSBC cant track a successfully sent CHAPS from SW (Lloyds)... FFS

[grahamite2] 15/1/2020 11:28

I don't know the detail of the Flybe situation. I do know that collecting debts from those on the verge of insolvency is a matter for delicate judgment. With a debt of this size one must assume HMRC have been through the books in detail and that their assessment of the best way to play it is an informed assessment.

[patientcapital] 15/1/2020 11:18

Seems about right. When my interests receive VAT, for example, it is used to pay to HMRC not left to swill around in general working capital. Working capital being a dirty word these days of course.

[minerve 2] 15/1/2020 11:12

IAG chief executive says taxpayers picking up the tab for airline’s mismanagement

Absolutely right.

[minerve 2] 15/1/2020 11:11

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