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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening "
I think fuck off
Plenty of send employed people will be out of pocket that day for the queen. You want to extend that to businesses too? |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening "
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong |
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Sick of hearing about it and bored of the sudden emergence of fanatical royalists demanding respect and competing to demonstrate their level of mourning.
Apologies if you're genuinely upset by the passing of HRH but I don't understand why you need to demand that everyone else shares your distress.
So no, I don't think things should close and I don't give a fuck about an extra bank holiday. |
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Respectfully, I’m so bored of hearing about it.
If people want to mourn, that is their choice but it shouldn’t be pushed on everyone else. Sick of seeing the TV dressed in mournful black and purple and nearly every channel saturated with programmes about it.
I understand it’s important to mark the occasion, as she was obviously a very significant figure to many people, but not everyone is bothered  |
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Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit” |
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I don't mind people mourning, or commemorating everything. If there is a bank holiday for it, then fine, but as a chef, I don't get bank holidays. So for me it's just another reason for everyone else to have the day off, and me (and other chefs) to get worked harder than a normal shift, and not get paid anything extra for it either. |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
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We should all be equal and this is a democracy.
Those who want to mourn can stay at home and those who want to live their lives should be free to do what they want.
I feel that there is an element of competitive mourning and being grief police by some people, not on here, but out in the wider world. |
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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago
Brighton |
Funeral should be on a Saturday. People/businesses will lose income at exactly the worst time with the cost of living crisis.
We already had an extra bank holiday for the Jubilee.
Hitting people’s pockets is not the best way to ensure support for the Monarchy.
Small businesses can’t afford it. Self employed or contractors and zero hours folk can’t afford it. Kids off school only having just gone back etc
And then there are plenty who will not in any way benefit from a bank holiday such as NHS, emergency svcs, hospitality etc. |
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"We should all be equal and this is a democracy.
Those who want to mourn can stay at home and those who want to live their lives should be free to do what they want.
I feel that there is an element of competitive mourning and being grief police by some people, not on here, but out in the wider world. "
The thing with that is its not really equal.
Those people who are financially struggling as it is will have to continue to work. Unless you pass the burden to their employers who could also help struggling. You could pass it to the government but again I think the finances could be used in a better way.
Obviously I'm removed from the mood of your nation and the connection some people feel towards your monarchy.
But imo of someone is feeling that strongly about needing to mourn or pay respects on the day could apply for an annual leave day |
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"Sick of hearing about it and bored of the sudden emergence of fanatical royalists demanding respect and competing to demonstrate their level of mourning.
Apologies if you're genuinely upset by the passing of HRH but I don't understand why you need to demand that everyone else shares your distress.
So no, I don't think things should close and I don't give a fuck about an extra bank holiday."
Totally agree with this |
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By *entbi99Man
over a year ago
Streatham |
"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit” "
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked. |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked."
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
I think fuck off
Plenty of send employed people will be out of pocket that day for the queen. You want to extend that to businesses too? "
self employed can still work I’m still going in as I do every bank holiday unless I’m doing something |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point"
They don't have to, it’s not compulsory   |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point"
Nobody is compelling any business to close. |
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"Sick of hearing about it and bored of the sudden emergence of fanatical royalists demanding respect and competing to demonstrate their level of mourning.
Apologies if you're genuinely upset by the passing of HRH but I don't understand why you need to demand that everyone else shares your distress.
So no, I don't think things should close and I don't give a fuck about an extra bank holiday."
Apart for the apologies. I am not responsible for either the passing of the queen nor how anyone else feels about it. |
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"We should all be equal and this is a democracy.
Those who want to mourn can stay at home and those who want to live their lives should be free to do what they want.
I feel that there is an element of competitive mourning and being grief police by some people, not on here, but out in the wider world. "
Oh on here definitely. I've been reading it since last thursday/friday. |
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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago
Brighton |
"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked."
You are a decent employer then. I know someone whose company has already said they need to take it out of their normal leave entitlement and it is compulsory to take the day off. |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close. "
Look up at who I replied to. That’s not no one |
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over a year ago
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close. "
Wasn't the point of the thread asking should it be?
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong"
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! |
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I’m self employed and will be working as normal, that’s my choice.
Many businesses will close that can’t really afford to, simply because other businesses that they rely on have shut, making it impractical for them to stay open. |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness!"
very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close.
Wasn't the point of the thread asking should it be?
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It doesn't matter what the point of the thread is in relation to should it be, because it's not Compulsory for businesses to close. |
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Other than the essentials such as hospitals, fire service etc everything should shut for the day, I'm self employed and will be out of pocket, but I don't care. It'll be a massive day in our history and I for one wouldn't want to be disrespectful and go to work. RIP our noble Queen. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close.
Wasn't the point of the thread asking should it be?
It doesn't matter what the point of the thread is in relation to should it be, because it's not Compulsory for businesses to close. "
I don't see how the point of the thread doesn't matter.
The OP asked if people's opinions on if everything should be closed or not. So arguments why it shouldn't be compulsory, as is the case, are completely on line with the topic and the query posed by the OP |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close.
Wasn't the point of the thread asking should it be?
It doesn't matter what the point of the thread is in relation to should it be, because it's not Compulsory for businesses to close.
I don't see how the point of the thread doesn't matter.
The OP asked if people's opinions on if everything should be closed or not. So arguments why it shouldn't be compulsory, as is the case, are completely on line with the topic and the query posed by the OP"
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A choice I think but it can’t be really. Plenty of people have to work and won’t have a choice. Plenty will want to work but can’t because other businesses are choosing not to. Plenty will be stuck as schools are closed. So there isn’t really a choice for many. I do think it’s right that there’s a bank holiday though. |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close.
Wasn't the point of the thread asking should it be?
It doesn't matter what the point of the thread is in relation to should it be, because it's not Compulsory for businesses to close.
I don't see how the point of the thread doesn't matter.
The OP asked if people's opinions on if everything should be closed or not. So arguments why it shouldn't be compulsory, as is the case, are completely on line with the topic and the query posed by the OP"
I stand by what I said. Not compulsory for businesses to close. |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did "
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles."
It isn't the king that gets Decide if we have bank holidays it's the government.
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles."
so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles.
It isn't the king that gets Decide if we have bank holidays it's the government.
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He had the final say and approved it. It was on the telly on Saturday. |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose "
He didn’t, it’s a bank holiday, but only if your company allow it. |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose
He didn’t, it’s a bank holiday, but only if your company allow it."
so what’s you’re plans are you working or taking the day off |
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"How can people be on Fab all day, every day when they can't take a day off work  "
This made me chuckle.
I browse in between calls X
But it made me laugh X |
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"How can people be on Fab all day, every day when they can't take a day off work
This made me chuckle.
I browse in between calls X
But it made me laugh X "
I'm just a terrible employee |
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"Respectfully, I’m so bored of hearing about it.
If people want to mourn, that is their choice but it shouldn’t be pushed on everyone else. Sick of seeing the TV dressed in mournful black and purple and nearly every channel saturated with programmes about it.
I understand it’s important to mark the occasion, as she was obviously a very significant figure to many people, but not everyone is bothered "
Well said!
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose
He didn’t, it’s a bank holiday, but only if your company allow it."
Are we annoyed because you don't get the day off?
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose
He didn’t, it’s a bank holiday, but only if your company allow it. so what’s you’re plans are you working or taking the day off "
Hasn’t been clarified at my company yet, but I’d love the day off. |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose
He didn’t, it’s a bank holiday, but only if your company allow it.
Are we annoyed because you don't get the day off?
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I bloody well will be if I don’t! |
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"Should it be a total shut as we morn that day on a bank holiday day or your choice wot do you think I personally think no shops open ,waitrose are not opening
100% should be similar to Christmas day or Easter Sunday with most things shutting down. Or at the very least closed until after the service has concluded
A bank holiday, with no requirement to close seems wrong
It’s a bullshit bank holiday. No employer has to give you a days holiday for it. So it’s an empty gesture. Thanks for nothing your royal highness! very inconsiderate of her passing away when she did
Nah, wasn’t blaming lizzy, it’s that fuckwitted son of hers. He should have made it a mandatory holiday….1 demerit to HRH Charles. so Charles has made it a mandatory holiday? I’m confused either will I’ll work or I won’t my choice I’m in a fortunate position to choose
He didn’t, it’s a bank holiday, but only if your company allow it. so what’s you’re plans are you working or taking the day off
Hasn’t been clarified at my company yet, but I’d love the day off."
it probably come down to choice by the individual I normally work bank holidays as I’m self employed but in this instance I think I’ll stop home and watch the funeral on the tv it’s probably something I won’t see again it’s a unique time in our history as we probably won’t have another female monarch for at least 100 years when you look who’s next in line after Charles |
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Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it! |
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"Can you imagine being a struggling business and people are saying “you need to pay all your staff to have a day off”
Then others are saying “you should just close out of respect and lose a whole days profit”
My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked.
But not every business can afford to do so which is kind of the point
Nobody is compelling any business to close.
Wasn't the point of the thread asking should it be?
It doesn't matter what the point of the thread is in relation to should it be, because it's not Compulsory for businesses to close. "
You said nobody. OP literally said it. |
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"Businesses have lost enough money over the last few years, we shouldn't all be forced into mourning or having to change our plans.
I'll be glad when it's all over."
I’m sure they got all the relevant grants available to them courtesy of our ex pm Boris |
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" And then there are plenty who will not in any way benefit from a bank holiday such as NHS, emergency svcs, hospitality etc. "
Agreed, and most of those see no financial benefit from it either, or another day off down the line etc..
" My business will close for the day and I will pay all my staff as though they had worked. "
A VERY kind employer here.
" You are a decent employer then. I know someone whose company has already said they need to take it out of their normal leave entitlement and it is compulsory to take the day off. "
This to me is just plain wrong. If you are being forced to take the day off, it shouldn't come out of your annual leave. |
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Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved. |
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"Businesses have lost enough money over the last few years, we shouldn't all be forced into mourning or having to change our plans.
I'll be glad when it's all over. I’m sure they got all the relevant grants available to them courtesy of our ex pm Boris "
Not everyone did though |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved. "
That's sounds slightly Orwellian |
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"Businesses have lost enough money over the last few years, we shouldn't all be forced into mourning or having to change our plans.
I'll be glad when it's all over. I’m sure they got all the relevant grants available to them courtesy of our ex pm Boris
Not everyone did though"
it’s only one day hardly going to break the economy |
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"I do wonder tho if she died cos they couldnt afford the gas bill cant be cheap to heat a castle can it"
Multiple castles mate. And all those private jets and SUVs that ferry them from one awkward handshake to the next. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved. "
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement |
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over a year ago
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!"
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral. |
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"I do wonder tho if she died cos they couldnt afford the gas bill cant be cheap to heat a castle can it
Multiple castles mate. And all those private jets and SUVs that ferry them from one awkward handshake to the next."
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement"
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days. |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral. "
can’t help themselves it’s probably them thinking they are being all edgy and cool to da yoof  |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral. "
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you? |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days. "
But they'd have still signed the contract?
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?"
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on. |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on. "
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on.
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own"
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It’s a really tough decision, for me my business ( a small retail operation) will lose £2-3k by being closed for that day, we have made the decision to close but mostly as our clients wanted to cancel so we could either sit around and try and pick up some trade ( we are appointment only and specialist) or close, that and one employee is a royalist and would refuse to come into work as he believes the whole world should shut
Personally, it should be up to the individual. But when we called the remaining 4 ( 5 had already called to move before I could even get to calling them ) to say that we were going to close only one was not happy, ( guess you can’t please all the people)
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on.
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own"
I agree people can have opinions I just don't understand why people would say I've had enough and don't want to talk about it anymore and be glad when it's all over yet still commenting on these threads. It's not people having opposing views this the problem as long as it's done respectfully. |
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" Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on. "
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
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Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. "
Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people. |
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over a year ago
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on.
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own
I agree people can have opinions I just don't understand why people would say I've had enough and don't want to talk about it anymore and be glad when it's all over yet still commenting on these threads. It's not people having opposing views this the problem as long as it's done respectfully. "
Again though the comments are actually relevant to the topic and the ones you have responded to haven't been disrespectful.
Like you tried to shut down the hypothetical conversation the OP started. If the threads are annoying you in that way you could always avoid them too I guess |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on.
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own
I agree people can have opinions I just don't understand why people would say I've had enough and don't want to talk about it anymore and be glad when it's all over yet still commenting on these threads. It's not people having opposing views this the problem as long as it's done respectfully.
Again though the comments are actually relevant to the topic and the ones you have responded to haven't been disrespectful.
Like you tried to shut down the hypothetical conversation the OP started. If the threads are annoying you in that way you could always avoid them too I guess"
I haven't tried to shut anybody down I simply asked a question as to why people that seem to detest the Royal family and say they have had enough keep commenting. I think it's others actually that have tried to shut me down from having an opposing opinion. No point of how I said the threads are annoying me all the posts I have simply asked a question. |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people. "
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval. |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval. "
I'm still not understanding the point because the majority of people that will go to see the floral tributes Will do on public transport or foot anyway. Like I said businesses in these areas will probably be doing a better trade than they normally do as there is more footfall. |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on.
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own
I agree people can have opinions I just don't understand why people would say I've had enough and don't want to talk about it anymore and be glad when it's all over yet still commenting on these threads. It's not people having opposing views this the problem as long as it's done respectfully.
Again though the comments are actually relevant to the topic and the ones you have responded to haven't been disrespectful.
Like you tried to shut down the hypothetical conversation the OP started. If the threads are annoying you in that way you could always avoid them too I guess
I haven't tried to shut anybody down I simply asked a question as to why people that seem to detest the Royal family and say they have had enough keep commenting. I think it's others actually that have tried to shut me down from having an opposing opinion. No point of how I said the threads are annoying me all the posts I have simply asked a question. "
If you could keep it in the forum and out of my dms that would be super thanks.
The question has been answered. People feel it's a relevant place to discuss their feelings about the topic. Fan moderators clearly don't disagree, you do but I guess everyone will just have to agree to disagree on that |
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"Nope I don’t think shops should be forced to close. I won’t be watching the funeral and will live my life as if it’s a normal day!
Looking forward to the funeral purely so people can stop banging on about it!
You and others have said they are sick of hearing about it yet have commented on every single post about the Queen. If people don't want to be involved in any way I don't understand why they are involving themselves in the threads they seem to detest. There are far more threads not about the Queen than there are about her or her funeral.
Given how many threads there've been I have not commented on any where near all of them but you seem super keen to police any response not royalist in nature!
A question was asked and I answered it, that okay with you?
Absolutely not I just don't understand the number of people that are commenting on these types of threads saying they had enough surely there are other threads to comment on.
Perhaps online is a safe space for them to voice their frustration that they feel they can't in real life.
Also the fact that forums are for opinions even if they aren't in agreement with your own
I agree people can have opinions I just don't understand why people would say I've had enough and don't want to talk about it anymore and be glad when it's all over yet still commenting on these threads. It's not people having opposing views this the problem as long as it's done respectfully.
Again though the comments are actually relevant to the topic and the ones you have responded to haven't been disrespectful.
Like you tried to shut down the hypothetical conversation the OP started. If the threads are annoying you in that way you could always avoid them too I guess
I haven't tried to shut anybody down I simply asked a question as to why people that seem to detest the Royal family and say they have had enough keep commenting. I think it's others actually that have tried to shut me down from having an opposing opinion. No point of how I said the threads are annoying me all the posts I have simply asked a question.
If you could keep it in the forum and out of my dms that would be super thanks.
The question has been answered. People feel it's a relevant place to discuss their feelings about the topic. Fan moderators clearly don't disagree, you do but I guess everyone will just have to agree to disagree on that "
Huh? I'm not following.
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval.
I'm still not understanding the point because the majority of people that will go to see the floral tributes Will do on public transport or foot anyway. Like I said businesses in these areas will probably be doing a better trade than they normally do as there is more footfall. "
I'll give you an example. Over 1000 people through one establishment yesterday. 50 of those were paying customers.
Normal Sunday turnover would be 200 paying customers. |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval. "
upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval |
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"upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval"
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval.
I'm still not understanding the point because the majority of people that will go to see the floral tributes Will do on public transport or foot anyway. Like I said businesses in these areas will probably be doing a better trade than they normally do as there is more footfall.
I'll give you an example. Over 1000 people through one establishment yesterday. 50 of those were paying customers.
Normal Sunday turnover would be 200 paying customers. "
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval. upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval"
They could well be 1000s visiting the floral tributes etc but they aren't staying for lunch or spending time in the area because of the restrictions. Those who normally spend their afternoons walking the dog or eating out in these areas can't do it so they are staying away. |
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"upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval
What in the sweet baby Jebus are you on about do I need to explain are you really that thick headed ?"
Well... yes please explain the relevance of the comment.
Do you say it to anyone who feels inconvianced by anything that is less that fleeing a war ravaged country at the moment?
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"upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval
What in the sweet baby Jebus are you on about do I need to explain are you really that thick headed ?"
This is the the trouble with 'da yoof' innit.
They just don't appreciate the perils beyond their understanding. Take asteroids for example. That would be upheaval. Or time travel... |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval. upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval
They could well be 1000s visiting the floral tributes etc but they aren't staying for lunch or spending time in the area because of the restrictions. Those who normally spend their afternoons walking the dog or eating out in these areas can't do it so they are staying away."
oh dear dam the pesky nuisances showing a bit of respect as for this post I’m out |
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"upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval
What in the sweet baby Jebus are you on about do I need to explain are you really that thick headed ?"
You realise it’s not a competition on who has the most upheaval right and that’s coming from someone who has Ukrainian family that have had to move here because of the war. You can always find someone worse off that doesn’t mean the issues can’t be discussed! |
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval.
I'm still not understanding the point because the majority of people that will go to see the floral tributes Will do on public transport or foot anyway. Like I said businesses in these areas will probably be doing a better trade than they normally do as there is more footfall.
I'll give you an example. Over 1000 people through one establishment yesterday. 50 of those were paying customers.
Normal Sunday turnover would be 200 paying customers.
Is this where you work? "
No it's not but I'm in the supply chain. Some customers have lost £1000s due to large events being cancelled and they had already purchased perishable goods and stock.
Others are caught simply because of location and have no option but to put up and shut up. |
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"upheaval? Could be worse you could have to leave you’re country because it’s getting bombed by Russia that’s what I call upheaval
What in the sweet baby Jebus are you on about do I need to explain are you really that thick headed ? Time travel would be fun
This is the the trouble with 'da yoof' innit.
They just don't appreciate the perils beyond their understanding. Take asteroids for example. That would be upheaval. Or time travel..."
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"Slightly different twist on this but I'm aware of companies that are providing food and beverage services to all those involved in events related to the funeral.
Park and ride drivers, medical staff and members of the media are entitled to refreshments foc.
These companies have to provide these services from 5am to midnight until next Tuesday and have to claim the costs back from the government.
They are only allowed to claim cost price plus staff wages so are therefore working for nothing.
They have been told to think of the prestige involved.
They'll have tendered for this work (and similar) on those terms.
And many public sector contracts would be similar terms, cost and wages is not an unusual arrangement
In many cases this is not true. Some have not tendered at all and have been seconded because their premises fall within the catchment area that has been taken over in the last few days.
But they'd have still signed the contract?
Of course they have because they have no other option. No parking allowed in the area so they've lost all normal trade for 10 days. Better to sign a contract than have mobile units parked outside their door. Deliveries in the area are still taking place and I know this because I've seen them. You can't normally park in that area anyway and the majority of businesses rely on tourists going to Buckingham palace in that area so surely they will do better because there's far more people.
I'm not talking about London. I've no idea what's going on there. I'm talking about other locations around the country including over here that have become landlocked by the media and increased traffic restrictions so they will not benefit as people are staying away because of the upheaval.
I'm still not understanding the point because the majority of people that will go to see the floral tributes Will do on public transport or foot anyway. Like I said businesses in these areas will probably be doing a better trade than they normally do as there is more footfall.
I'll give you an example. Over 1000 people through one establishment yesterday. 50 of those were paying customers.
Normal Sunday turnover would be 200 paying customers.
Is this where you work?
No it's not but I'm in the supply chain. Some customers have lost £1000s due to large events being cancelled and they had already purchased perishable goods and stock.
Others are caught simply because of location and have no option but to put up and shut up. "
Well on the upside I guess florists are doing a roaring trade. |
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By *irldnCouple
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"Businesses have lost enough money over the last few years, we shouldn't all be forced into mourning or having to change our plans.
I'll be glad when it's all over. I’m sure they got all the relevant grants available to them courtesy of our ex pm Boris "
Over 3million newly self employed and small Ltd company directors got nothing at all. |
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There will be literally millions of extra people in London this week and next. Many thousands in other places. Loads of businesses of all kinds will benefit, as some always do on a Bank Holiday.  |
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