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A real shame we have to post this, but unfortunately our crew have already struggled to attend two separate call outs, as well as a training exercise this morning, thanks to members of the public parking in reserved RNLI spots. 📟
Delays to our crew launching costs lives.
Extremely sad news.
Rob leaves behind an incredible legacy in his work to raise awareness and advocate for those with Motor Neurone Disease.
My thoughts are with his family and friends through this time.
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URGENT SAVERS WARNING (pls share).
The Bank of England minutes ago voted to maintain interest rates at 5.25% - not increase as many predicted.
It's therefore possible fixed rate savings may shave down their rates at speed (as they're based on longer term predictions of interest rates).
If so, and you were looking to lock-in a fix, you'll want to open a top fix this minute as the rates could drop even by later today, certainly if it does happen by later this week.
Tactic to play it both ways: Open the fix today, but don't fund it (you've usually 7 to 14 days to do that). Just hold it so you've got it available, and you can wait and see what happens to rates. If they go the other way, just don't fund the facility you've opened now - that's not a problem.
Full rundown of top rates https://t.co/XYpBcJHT1J
Pls DON'T let this be true. It reports @hmtreasury plans to shelve much needed, called for & worked on plans (by @WhichUK, @TheFCA, @CitizensAdvice & til now govt itself) to regulate Buy Now Pay Later
Why'd it not regulate the UKs fasted growing form of debt, with billions lent?
Yes, BNPL used right can help people borrow interest free to spread necessary costs, but it's still a debt. Protection's needed for when it's not right. Regulation doesn't curtail the industry, it'd just means that for both existing firms & new entrants:
- Fairness rules apply like with other debt
- If treated badly you can go to @financialombuds
- Firms must be honest that this is borrowing not market it as a lifestyle choice
Clearly amidst a cost of living crisis, when many are desperate and living on deficit budgets - all forms of major consumer debt need the protections embedded which regulation gives.
I'd urge @Jeremy_Hunt to continue with the plans, which we were promised years ago, and have huge support amongst consumer groups (and some BNPL firms) and ensure it's fully regulated like the debt it is.
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