Antony Peacock

[Antony Peacock @AntPeacock]

Having just been blocked by Mel Stride for retweeting @DrICampbell comments about the government's behaviour in regards to the NHS, I'd like to know who else has been affect by this blanket silencing of public opinion. Have you been blocked by @MelJStride?

[Dave Chaplin - CEO, ContractorCalculator @ContractorCalc]

Mel Stride appears to have forgotten about his Governments tax rises. He was responsible for the Loan Charge and IR35 Reforms. Never forget what this man did. Never vote Tory whilst he could be Chancellor. He cannot be trusted.

[Alan Smith @AlanJLSmith]

In the 24 months since Labour came to power, we've seen;

• Employer National Insurance increased from 13.8% to 15%.
• The employer NI threshold cut from £9,100 to £5,000.
• Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds frozen until 2031.
• Capital Gains Tax increased from 10% and 20% to 18% and 24%.
• Business Asset Disposal Relief increased from 10% to 14%, then 18%.
• Investors’ Relief increased and its lifetime allowance cut from £10 million to £1 million.
• Carried interest taxation increased and moved towards the Income Tax regime.
• Dividend tax rates increased by two percentage points.
• Savings-income tax rates increased by two percentage points.
• Property-income tax rates increased by two percentage points.
• Most unused pension funds brought into the Inheritance Tax net.
• Agricultural Property Relief restricted.
• Business Property Relief restricted.
• Inheritance Tax thresholds frozen for longer.
• The non-dom regime replaced with a more extensive residence-based system.
• VAT imposed on private school fees.
• Business-rates relief removed from private schools.
• Stamp Duty increased on second homes and buy-to-let properties.
• The Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime abolished.
• Pension salary-sacrifice benefits capped at £2,000 before National Insurance applies.
• The Cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for most under-65s.
• A 22% charge introduced on interest from cash held inside non-cash ISAs.
• Restrictions introduced on transfers and cash-like holdings within ISAs.
• The Energy Profits Levy increased and extended.
• Investment allowances for oil and gas producers reduced.
• A new Vaping Products Duty introduced.
• Tobacco duties increased above inflation.
• Vehicle Excise Duty increased for many new cars.
• Electric vehicles brought into the Vehicle Excise Duty system.
• A new mileage tax announced for electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
• Air Passenger Duty increased.
• Climate Change Levy rates increased.
• Plastic Packaging Tax increased.
• A new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism introduced.
• Making Tax Digital extended to more landlords and self-employed people.

Together they represent one of the biggest transfers of wealth from households and businesses to the Treasury in decades - with no noticeable improvement in public services.

Whether you're a business owner employing staff, a parent paying school fees, a farmer planning succession, an entrepreneur building wealth or simply someone trying to save for retirement...

You keep less of what you earn.
You keep less of what you invest.
You leave less to your family.

Death by a thousand cuts is becoming tax policy.

[Antony Peacock @AntPeacock]

If you like these then check out next value type proposal. P4148R2 - Protocol: Stuctrual Subtyping for C++: https://t.co/wyKmBQwCcd

We now have a open source implementation working in C++26 in GCC 16

[CPPAlliance @CPPAlliance]

P3019 ships std::indirect and std::polymorphic in C++26

indirect<T> – a heap allocated value with automatic copy semantics

Pimpl without the boilerplate polymorphic<T> – same thing, but copies the derived type. Virtual dispatch with value semantics

No more Rule of Five for wrapper types

By Jonathan Coe, Antony Peacock @AntPeacock , and Sean Parent

[Justin Bechler @1914ad]

https://t.co/fA1UmGvKou

[Merryn Somerset Webb @MerrynSW]

Overton window on the move again. The U.K. cannot afford its absurd welfare state - and the number of people prepared to say so is rising very fast.

[Sam Dumitriu @Sam_Dumitriu]

NEW: Britain is the most expensive place in the world to build a new nuclear power station. Here's how to change that.

Backed by industry and senior politicians from across the spectrum (including a former SoS and a former nuclear minister), @BritainRemade have launched a plan to fix that.

From 80,000 page environmental impact assessments and 'fish discos' to pointless safety features to prevent us being exposed to a Banana's worth of radiation, Britain makes a safe and green technology far more expensive than it needs to be.

France and Finland built the same design as Hinkley Point C for around half the cost.

South Korea can build reactors for one-sixth the cost as us.

If we change the rules to make planning and safety rules more proportionate - while opening up new routes to market for private investment in SMRs, Britain can have a new golden age for nuclear.

Every recommendation in our plan was reviewed by top experts. People who have run major nuclear projects and navigated our planning system.

This week saw deals announced to build reactors in Teesside, Essex, and Nottinghamshire to power heavy industry and AI.

The opportunity is absolutely massive.

Lower bills, less exposure to gas shocks, and a grid that can power heat pumps, industry and AI around the clock. In short, clean energy abundance.

Nuclear is safe, clean and reliable. In other countries, it’s affordable too.

Britain can get there — if we change how we regulate, how we plan and how we finance.

Here's our plan to do just that.

https://t.co/E2l8nRyS28

[Merryn Somerset Webb @MerrynSW]

This is absolutely right. Stamp duty is killing the housing market. And ruining lives along the way.

[CrediBULL Crypto @CredibleCrypto]

This cycle has done a real good job of absolutely draining the resolve of many before what is arguably the most aggressive multi-year cycle finale we have seen in 7 years.

You're not the only one who is feeling it- believe me I am a pretty patient guy but even I am getting impatient here.

Reign it in. You worked your ass off to get this far, don't give up or lose focus at the finish line.

Focus for a few more months and let's bring it home fam.

[Sarah Gabbai @SarahEGabbai]

Update: I have written to @TulipSiddiq to congratulate her on her recent appointment and to ask her to bring our letter to Sir Keir’s attention, with a copy enclosed.

[Sarah Gabbai @SarahEGabbai]

Our group of sector professionals has written to @Keir_Starmer asking the new Government to honour its earlier commitment to an independent review and to sort out the #LoanChargeScandal once and for all. We will see where this goes.

[shibatarzan.booe.eth @Cryptotarzan19]

People ask me all the time why $OPSEC?

Because of this:

- cloudsec router
- Onesec (coming soon)
- one-click node deployment
- scalability

The ecosystem Opsec team is building is just crazy! 🚀

Futures: staking, major cex list, product launch💎

#opsec #Altcoins #btc

[Aethir @AethirCloud]

Hey there @aiarena_ community 👋🏼 Aethir has some exciting news for you

👉 If you are a mint pass holder of the AI arena ecosystem, then you're in a treat!
You've been handpicked for Aethir's Cloud Drop campaign because you've shown your commitment and belief in the potential of AI to take gaming to the next level 🎉🎉

Aethir and AI Arena have a strong partnership and a shared vision to enhance AI applications. Aethir's focus is to bring decentralized cloud infrastructure to enhance AI and gaming. Similarly, AI Arena is developing crucial infrastructure for AI gaming (ARC and SAI), which has significant implications for advancing artificial intelligence 🤖

[Aethir @AethirCloud]

Recap of Aethir Cloud Drop till now ☁️🪂

In just 38 hours,
🔹 more than 78000 members have joined the campaign and earned over 23000 badges
🔹 Aethir has distributed 3000+ additional checker node licenses, strengthening the decentralization of Aethir's DePIN stack.

These numbers demonstrate that the infrastructure ownership of Aethir rests with the community rather than centralized control 🌐

[Aethir @AethirCloud]

The long-awaited question of "Wen Airdrop?" has finally been answered. Aethir proudly presents the Aethir Cloud Drop to you all ☁️🪂

Launching today and continuing until May 12, this campaign will distribute a portion of the upcoming $ATH token supply to the community 🌍

[Aethir @AethirCloud]

Aethir Edge is here 👀📁

We are proud to present Aethir Edge, the hardware component of the Aethir DePIN. In all aspects, it is a hardware device built to power the next generation of GPU cloud computing.

Through @AethirEdge, we are democratizing access to the Aethir ecosystem and inviting everyone who wants to contribute to DePIN's future as a service provider while earning $ATH token (to be released) rewards for their services.

Aethir Edge is now actively building partnerships with distributors worldwide, including crypto mining companies, hardware vendors, and distributors. Interested parties can fill out Aethir Edge's distributor form: https://t.co/H02ORCDvma, so the team can explore win-win opportunities to distribute the product together and shape the community-powered landscape of tomorrow.

Check our new blog for all the details about Aethir Edge 👉 https://t.co/ilIDXugate

[Antony Peacock @AntPeacock]

Verifying my Twitter account for my #GalxeID gid:WbpvZryV82VHEse5TNJTdY @Galxe

https://t.co/1rLIQzcZRv

[Hairy Bikers @HairyBikers]

Hi everyone, I’m afraid I bear some sad news. Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past couple of years. Last night, on 28th February 2024, with Lili, Dave’s wife, his family, close friend David and myself by his side, he passed away peacefully at home. All who knew Dave are devastated at his passing. His beloved wife brought him such happiness as did her children, Iza and Sergiu who Dave loved like his own.

Personally, I am not sure I can put into words on how I feel at the moment. My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can’t follow. I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime. I wish you god’s speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world. See you on the other side. Love ya.

I know Dave and his family would want me to thank all of you who sent messages of support in recent times. It meant the world to him, his family and all The Hairy Bikers team. I am sending you all much love and gratitude for those simple acts of kindness, generosity and spirit. We are eternally grateful for them.

May I ask you all for one further kindness and allow Lili, his wife, his family, close friends and I some time and some peace to process our huge loss. I am sure I will see you all soon.

Love Si x

[Loan Charge Action Group [LCAG] @LCAG_2019]

"HMRC is treating loans as both income &amp; loans.. therefore forcing to pay income tax and IHT on the amounts."

@duncancbaker #LoanChargeDebate 18th Jan 2024

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

Far too many people who are victims of mis-selling are now facing financial ruin because of the loan charge.

Their ordeal is the clearest possible proof the Government needs to think again.

Today I pressed Ministers to agree to Labour's call for a new, truly independent review.

[David Hencke @davidhencke]

Exclusive: Legal papers lodged at the High Court to start proceedings against Mel Stride over 50swomen pensions https://t.co/FtHIRPTFfb