Coronavirus (OLD)

[nomadking]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I was repeating vertabim what the BBC news said, they went on to say that the money would be credited into people's bank accounts within 3 to 5 days.

It's looking like this was incorrect and a far more sensible idea of giving the discount at the point of sale is to be used.

As I said two different schemes, with two different mechanisms. The reduction of VAT scheme is immediate, they can reduce their prices or pocket the difference. The OTHER scheme with the discount, the money is aimed to be in their bank account, 5 days after claiming it.
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Six-month VAT cut for restaurants, hotels and attractions

Value added tax cut from 20% to 5% from 15 July to 12 January 2021 for selected areas

• Food and non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants, pubs and cafes, as well as hot takeaway food will be covered
• Accommodation in hotels and B&Bs and admission to attractions such as theme parks and cinemas also affected

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Discount on restaurant meals in August
"Eat out to help out" scheme offers 50% discount for every diner, up to £10 a head, from Monday to Wednesday throughout August

• Covers food and non-alcoholic drinks only
• Applies at participating restaurants, pubs, cafes etc
• Restaurant owners can claim the discount in full from the government via an online form

In the case of meals(not takeaways), it look like both schemes can apply.

---------- Post added at 19:10 ---------- Previous post was at 19:04 ----------

Originally Posted by Paul

Latest Re-Opening News ;

* Outdoor pools will be able to re-open on 11 July.
* Outdoor theatres will be able to start up from Saturday.
* Indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities will then be able to re-open from 25 July.

* Grassroots sport will be able to return from this coming weekend, beginning with cricket (other sports will follow).

* Small pilots of indoor performances with socially distanced audiences will also take place to help work out the best way to get them up and running.

* From Monday 13 June, beauticians, tattooists, spas, tanning salons and other close contact services can reopen "subject to some restrictions on particularly high-risk services".

Pity you can't keep nail bars, tattooists, and tanning salons permanently closed.

[jfman]

Absolute bitterness there for no reason there Nomadking. These are the small businesses that keep the world turning. Entrepreneurs don’t ya know?

[nomadking]

Originally Posted by jfman

Absolute bitterness there for no reason there Nomadking. These are the small businesses that keep the world turning. Entrepreneurs don’t ya know?

Not bitterness, just pointless businesses. People's money should be spent elsewhere, eg on feeding their kids.

[jfman]

Originally Posted by nomadking

Not bitterness, just pointless businesses. People's money should be spent elsewhere, eg on feeding their kids.

Restricting trade Nomadking? Sounds awfully communist. You can only buy what the state permits, etc.

Welcome, comrade.

[nomadking]

Originally Posted by jfman

Restricting trade Nomadking? Sounds awfully communist. You can only buy what the state permits, etc.

Welcome, comrade.

I did say "pity you can't", not "we must". Plenty of examples of where the government does prevent things, or sets rules, or issues permits.

[Carth]

Keeps em off the streets I guess.

Personally never been too sure about those (usually female) who think they look great with an all round glowing tan, glittering orange fluorescent fingernails, and a tattoo on the neck that reads "I LUV ROCHDALE"

[jfman]

Originally Posted by Carth

Keeps em off the streets I guess.

Personally never been too sure about those (usually female) who think they look great with an all round glowing tan, glittering orange fluorescent fingernails, and a tattoo on the neck that reads "I LUV ROCHDALE"

That isn’t to say good, hard working capitalist street workers are bad thing.

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by jfman

That isn’t to say good, hard working capitalist street workers are bad thing.

Pardon me Vicar !

I wonder how social distancing is affecting the oldest trade in the world. Take some adjustments I guess....

[jfman]

I’m sure masks and gloves are available upon request.

Originally Posted by jfman

I’m sure masks and gloves are available upon request.

Prophylactic in so many different ways...

[Russ]

Originally Posted by nomadking

Not bitterness, just pointless businesses. People's money should be spent elsewhere, eg on feeding their kids.

But businesses all the same. Creating employment and that's pretty much one of the most important things needed right now.

On a different note, I just can't wait until my local gym reopens but we have no date yet. Not all gyms have cardio equipment and those that do can space them out, use plastic clear screens etc and CV doesn't get transmitted through sweat.

I use one of the 24 hour gyms and I've been there at 4am and cleaners have been in there so if that was ramped up, masks made compulsory and elevated safety measures taken I don't see it being any more of a problem than shops etc

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Pardon me Vicar !

I wonder how social distancing is affecting the oldest trade in the world. Take some adjustments I guess....

The full nine inches.


Topic? can we stick to it please?

[nomadking]

Originally Posted by Russ

But businesses all the same. Creating employment and that's pretty much one of the most important things needed right now.

On a different note, I just can't wait until my local gym reopens but we have no date yet. Not all gyms have cardio equipment and those that do can space them out, use plastic clear screens etc and CV doesn't get transmitted through sweat.

I use one of the 24 hour gyms and I've been there at 4am and cleaners have been in there so if that was ramped up, masks made compulsory and elevated safety measures taken I don't see it being any more of a problem than shops etc

The money spent in those places, doesn't magically disappear if those businesses don't exist. It is available to spend elsewhere, supporting those jobs instead.

[Russ]

Totally missing the point but ok

[jfman]

Originally Posted by nomadking

The money spent in those places, doesn't magically disappear if those businesses don't exist. It is available to spend elsewhere, supporting those jobs instead.

It’s still available to spend by the new recipient. GDP isn’t a measure of how much money there is, it’s how quickly you can cycle it through the economy.