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If they left 40 years ago and were becoming pensionable age now it is very unlikely they would have any significant amount of NI qualifying years to contribute to a state pension. If they did, it would be minimal due to contributory years but would start at the pro rata rate they were entitled to on the date they could claim. It would then be frozen at this rate.

That's not the point though is it? Some people have it frozen at levels set some 5, 10, 15, 20 years ago. Some people are receiving less than £100 per week. Regardless of what additional assets you may have, an extra 4-5,000 baht per week always comes in handy.

They should all be made to sit outside....

Are you sure the way people are looking at you has anything to do whatsoever with your hat?

Surely your posting name should be Burma Old Bill based on your past occupation..... (not based on your age I hasten to add!) 555

It is my mother's 80th birthday today. She has received a letter from the DWP advising that she will be receiving a 25 PENCE per week increase in her state pension for reaching this milestone. It probably cost a months worth of the increase just to notify her by post.

The basic state pension first came about in 1948. As the DWP have stated that this rule has been in effect for over 70 years, it may have been incorporated at the outset. It probably would not have been an issue for the first couple of decades as not many people would have retired overseas. Now however, wholly unfair.

I do not dispute that she got what she deserved. How though does this make her a 'typical' Brit? Idiotic post.

They are much more likely to be smelling my fear from what has been deposited in the back of my shorts rather than from my bare leg....

Permanently wear this outfit whenever you leave the house. I can guarantee they will be more scared of you than you are of them.

Fantastic post, made me chuckle. 👍

Wayne Rooney probably had a go with her Grandma.

They might both be slags but they had enough common sense to both pick Brits over an Aussie.

Other examples on Youtube but below seems to do the trick.

Are you for real?

I applied for a SETV via the UK website 2 weeks ago. I also noticed that very little required by the way of documentation compared to previous applications. No financials, no details of most recent visits etc. Had an initial issue regarding payment confirmation but that came through within a couple of hours. From applying to receiving the e-visa was 36 hours. Very happy with the process. I was first aware of the reduction in paperwork required around September last year but not sure when it was actually implemented.

I do. LL opens the topic and then imparts on us all his infinite wisdom.

If it was an unprovoked attack then probably not.

His name is Rex. You can't get more dog friendly that that.....

You forgot to mention that you can sit outside with a Russian family partaking in a picnic comprising of cheese and ham toasties and a half bottle of cheap vodka.

School summer holidays going on for ever Why Don't You/Banana Splits/Arabian Knights on TV every morning of the school summer holidays Scrumping White dog poo (why was that?) Proper chips cooked in a chip pan Sunday Roast followed by cold meat and bubble 'n' squeak on a Monday night Bath on a Sunday night to get rid of the tide mark around your neck Snapittes (looked like they were in a rizla paper, made a bang when you threw them on the floor) Ice cream floats Sweet cigarettes Toffo's and Texan bar Holidays at the beach in a caravan or chalet Pink bubblegum (you could collect the coupons and order a pair of x-ray specs) Unigate Dairy (watch out, watch out there's a Humphrey about)

secrete /sɪˈkriːt/ verb 1.conceal; hide:

The perps upped their game a bit on their return visit.....

Even with the faces blurred in the picture, they still look Asian and the leaders name is Samrit so I think you may be slightly off the mark with your assumption.

I find the EVA premium economy seats quite a step up from their economy offering. I fly the UK-BKK-UK direct route 3 or 4 times per year always using EVA. I used to fly premium economy both ways but since Covid the round trip price has increased by around £400-£500. Now I tend to fly economy on the UK-BKK leg as the flight departs 9.30pm. Due to EVA reward status I am guaranteed a front row window seat with the extra legroom which makes it bearable. I normally have a good few scoops in the lounge beforehand, pop a pill at take-off and thankfully sleep for the majority of the journey. As the return from BKK departs lunchtime Thai time and arrives evening UK time I try not to sleep. I always book premium economy for this leg. The seats are noticeably larger and recline further than their economy offering. There is also a fairly substantial fixed arm rest/drinks holder between seats which eliminates the 'elbow wars'. Occasionally, I will use points to upgrade to Royal Laurel class on this leg which is an entirely different offering altogether. I would not part with my own cash though for Royal Laurel unless I was only flying maybe once per year.