Musings of an aging fan

In just over two weeks, I will be abseiling about 90 feet down the outside of my office to raise money for Children in Need. Any sponsorship would be much appreciated!

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ETA: You can either use this page:
http://www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Wells4
(assuming it works!)

or just tell me (here or by email) how much you are sponsoring me for, then send me a cheque (etc) afterwards.

Thanks!

Remember this poll?
http://wellinghall.livejournal.com/801693.html

Well, on 31 December 2010, the base rate was 0.5% pa. On 31 December 2011, it was unchanged, still at 0.5% pa.

On 31 Dec 2010, the FTSE 100 stood at 5,900. By 31 Dec 2011, it had fallen 5.6% to 5,572.

skordh and firin were closest across the two questions.

I note that the FTSE 100 share index currently stands at 6006.66.

I am easily amused.

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Tax
From 4 Jan 2011, the main rate of VAT will rise from 17.5% to 20%. Current zero-rated items like children's clothes and magazines will remain exempt.

Corporation Tax will be cut next year to 27%, and by 1% annually for the next three years, until it reaches 24%. The small companies' tax rate will be cut to 20%.

The government will help low-spending councils in England to freeze council tax for one year from April 2011.

CGT remains at 18% for low and middle-income savers but from midnight, higher rate taxpayers will pay 28%.

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Titian's Diana and Actaeon saved for the nation
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/feb/02/titian-diana-actaeon-saved

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