Marc505 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Whoever said it's not lockdown version 1.0 it's social distancing version 2.0 is bang on. Kind of feels like the government is saying "look stop being dicks will you". But it's left employment in utter chaos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 So, in Horwich tomorrow Butchers open? Greengrocers open? Co-op open? Or are we all being corralled into Tesco/Asda for a fight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, L/H White said: supermarkets are going to be horrendous tomorrow, give it 2 days and they'll be videos on social media of mass brawls We logged onto Ocado as soon as Boris started. Said we were 100 in the queue. Then it booted us off for some reason. Logged in again and we were 18,000 in the queue!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted March 23, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Spider said: There's a link going around for a LIVE STREAM to U2 doing a live gig in Bono's home. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK - it will take you to a live stream of U2 doing a live gig in Bono's home. Chris Martin too Have the people not suffered enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, Casino said: Thats not what he said Not our fault BBC reporter is a dick It is open to interpretation. I took immediately as work being essential. But they specifically said shops are shutting did not mention any other businesses. Sturgeon was clearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 The Government now seem to be saying you can't go to work unless you're a key worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, Ani said: It is open to interpretation. I took immediately as work being essential. But they specifically said shops are shutting did not mention any other businesses. Sturgeon was clearer. As always.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 No one has said that only essential work is allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Our place has said don’t come in as we are not classed as essential. Nobody was anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Ani said: It is open to interpretation. I took immediately as work being essential. But they specifically said shops are shutting did not mention any other businesses. Sturgeon was clearer. We’ve got adverts up here from the chief medical officer for scotland regularly quite informative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 the building sites will still be full tomorrow As will the London tubes Full lockdown will be announced soon enough, as soon as they have sorted out what to do with the millions of self employed That’s the hardest one to throw money at, you can’t let them just claim what they want with no proof, they would all just claim the £2.5k a month that’s the maximum available on PAYE. The only way I can see is it working is basing it on prior year self assessment but then your letting plenty slip through the net who only started this year. Tough to please everyone I suppose Get those lot sorted, then full lockdown 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 23, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Marc505 said: Whoever said it's not lockdown version 1.0 it's social distancing version 2.0 is bang on. Kind of feels like the government is saying "look stop being dicks will you". But it's left employment in utter chaos. Bbc and govt twitter aint helping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, Burndens Bogs said: No one has said that only essential work is allowed. 30 seconds into this tweet from the Government's official twitter account: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 23, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Burndens Bogs said: No one has said that only essential work is allowed. Govt twitter or website They are saying only essential work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, bwfcfan5 said: Only if absolutely necessary, it isnt, so you can’t. I can. It isn't. It wasn't spoken as being essential work only. The BBC initially said it was on their ticker. But then removed it from their article. I'll carry on until its official thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, birch-chorley said: the building sites will still be full tomorrow As will the London tubes Full lockdown will be announced soon enough, as soon as they have sorted out what to do with the millions of self employed That’s the hardest one to throw money at, you can’t let them just claim what they want with no proof, they would all just claim the £2.5k a month that’s the maximum available on PAYE. The only way I can see is it working is basing it on prior year self assessment but then your letting plenty slip through the net who only started this year. Tough to please everyone I suppose Get those lot sorted, then full lockdown 6 months Self employed submit accounts. If they have declared £30k income in last year put on the £2500 per month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 23, 2020 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said: I can. It isn't. It wasn't spoken as being essential work only. The BBC initially said it was on their ticker. But then removed it from their article. I'll carry on until its official thanks. Im on your side but website is contradicting what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 Official govt site saying food markets can stay open, surely that means shops selling food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 This is a post from a local (to me) community facebook group. I get that as it's his/her interpretation. Quote In case anyone missed it here's a breakdown: *What was just announced?* 23.03.2020 UK PM Boris Johnson has just announced a major ramping up of coronavirus measures. Here are the major points of his speech: From tonight, people in Britain will be allowed to leave their homes for only “very limited purposes” - shopping for basic necessities; for one form of exercise a day; for any medical need; and to travel to and from work when “absolutely necessary” People are warned not to meet friends or family members who they do not live with Shopping is only permitted for essentials like food and medicine, and people are advised to do it “as little as you can” *Police have powers to enforce the rules, including through fines and dispersing gatherings* All shops selling non-essential goods, such as clothing and electronic stores, are ordered to close Libraries, playgrounds, outdoor gyms and places of worship are to close All gatherings of more than two people in public - excluding people you live with - are banned All social events, including weddings and baptisms are banned Funerals are not included in the new restrictions Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed Restrictions “under constant review” and will be checked again in three weeks. They will be relaxed “if the evidence shows we are able to” It doesn't say travel to and from necessary work, it says travel to and from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestTurnip Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Think it said corner shops can open so butchers etc will be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I can. It isn't. It wasn't spoken as being essential work only. The BBC initially said it was on their ticker. But then removed it from their article. I'll carry on until its official thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I can. It isn't. It wasn't spoken as being essential work only. The BBC initially said it was on their ticker. But then removed it from their article. I'll carry on until its official thanks. It’s on government website. But you know, we can’t criticise the messaging or the shambolic nature of this...and as people claim the message is always really clear....ooops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ani said: Self employed submit accounts. If they have declared £30k income in last year put on the £2500 per month. I’d be fine with that Just a long time since last self assessment, plenty new self employed will drop through the cracks Should work for the majority though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 It appears that nothing has really changed. Or at least nobody can work out what has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 23, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2020 48 minutes ago, Ani said: It says you should not travel to work unless it is absolutely necessary and you can not work from home. I interpret that that it means to job is absolutely necessary. But it is not clear. I took it to mean don't travel if you can work from home. There was no mention of "essential work" like their was wrt kids at school. The transport system is still running to take folk to work. Despite captain know all saying otherwise, other nations initially allowed folk to go to work during lockdown. Whether that was restricted to essential jobs later is a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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