UK service sector contracts for first time in two years

[chesterfieldchris]

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[Old Cruser]

Manage on 60k - some have to manage on less than 3,500 a year - to put food in their bellies clothes on their backs and pay utilities

[Pete]

>> some have to manage on less than 3,500 a year

That's £9.60 a day + utilities - that's not living, that's just enough to stop yourself starving.

Oh for a government that cares about it's vulnerable people.

[chesterfieldchris]

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[Old Cruser]

Oh I agree CC there are some who milk the system because they are 'allowed' to and this has to be wrong we all see it and know of it on the other hand there are others who would love the chance to work although I think the minimum wage stinks abit to be honest. Neither do I think the statement from Labour this week about putting many back into work if they get in - not sure where they are going to find this work when others who 'want' it can't find it.
I believe some get £70.00 a week to live on, yes they may get council tax/rent relief - but not utilities and you will know the cost of them  then there is food, clothing, a few weeks ago it was on the news about teachers actually paying out of their own pockets to but food for hungry children in their school - this can't be right. yes I know you will say that parents should give up the fags, booze, drugs scratch cards or whatever and I agree entirley - but £70.00 a WEEK? They are not in the real world or living the real life, too cushioned in their world.

[mycul]

Sorry, having worked in Local Government for nearly 42 years nobody has ever explained to me the 5 a day co-oridnators or the use real nappies workers or the other people that have no real job that I have to put with, all under Labour who hoped that these people voted for them.  As many of you know I am having problems with my health at the moment. So an appointment was made with the Occupational Nurse who told me she couldnt help me??????? What is she for?

[Pete]

It's a sign of things to come Mick.

I've heard (it may just be a rumour) those that drink like a fish and smoke like a chimney like we do, will eventually be denied treatment because we got ourselves into this mess, why should the country pay to help us?

And before you jump in on this one Chris, guess what comes after drinking and smoking...

[Fly]

Govs have taken the tax on my fags for the last 30 years.

When will people get it, what ever gov finally bans smoking. The tax will be spread all over the spectrum.
Everybody will pay for it.

[mycul]

It's a sign of things to come Mick.

I've heard (it may just be a rumour) those that drink like a fish and smoke like a chimney like we do, will eventually be denied treatment because we got ourselves into this mess, why should the country pay to help us?

And before you jump in on this one Chris, guess what comes after drinking and smoking...

It is not a rumour,  told at 2 o'clock this afternoon that if I don't stop smoking and drinking I can't have the operation.  I have 2 to 3 weeks to stop. (As Mrs Brown says Fine Fecking chance).

[chesterfieldchris]

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[Old Cruser]

I'm fat, very fat, and I know this will affect my health. Raising taxes on fatty foods is probably a kick I need to help me (and others) make changes.

and sugar CC

[chesterfieldchris]

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[Old Cruser]

ohhh the dreaded bread 

Fill up with protein/fruit/veg that may speed things up 

[chesterfieldchris]

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[Old Cruser]

Sounds good yummy.
I have made broccoli and cheese soup for later (the cheese is the lowfat cow cheese  ) made it for Christmas Day (but with grated cheese  ) It's lovely though yummy