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Old 26-03-2010, 14:14   #29
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Re: The Budget

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Originally Posted by Benipete View Post
We have to tighten our belts - The poor old Cornish people have to pull in the strings of their trousers.
I know being pedantic .. but Somerset people Benipete, not Cornwall.

Can someone explain please, is this an increase of 10% on the tax of cider or does it work out at 10% increase to the consumer ? Don't think will have any effect on binge drinking, and the breweries will just pass on to the consumers/landlords anyway.

I don't like the freeze on personal allowance either .. still cutting into my pension whilst the price of goods increase ...

Can understand that the relaxation of stamp duty may help to get the housing market going which will be good for all concerned.

Just puzzled that there are comments that have stated this budget is hitting the middle class ... if someone can explain in detail, would be helpful ... ta ....
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