Cost of Jubilee

vegansrock

Just think about all the extra alcohol that is being drunk, not to mention tons of tat made in China. So good for the economy. Meanwhile, staff shortages in the NHS, the travel industry, distribution, agriculture, hospitality are bringing the country further into decline.

Citizens are spending their own disposable income for the most part though vegansrock, so there isn’t a correlation between the country’s financial problems and how people choose to spend their own time and money over one weekend, which will benefit some businesses considerably.

Just think about all the extra alcohol that is being drunk, not to mention tons of tat made in China. So good for the economy. Meanwhile, staff shortages in the NHS, the travel industry, distribution, agriculture, hospitality are bringing the country further into decline.

Some of the bunting up round our church fence was from the Silver Jubilee.

Only 45 years old, before recycling was even heard of.

Make do and mend.

That sounds right mokryna. This from Huffpost.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/platinum-jubilee-cost-to-taxpayer-economy-boost-cost-of-living-crisis_uk_62960f50e4b0b1d9845a941b

Under the heading Money from the taypayer unclear which numbers are cumulative. There are around 30 million households in the UK.

I would far rather the £12m had gone on general books for schools not just a commemorative book from Dorling Kindersley to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Estimates suggest the consumer spend over the weekend could far exceed those costs. Consumers are expected to spend £408 million over the four-day weekend, with £281.5 million alone going on souvenirs, memorabilia and gifts.

More worrying is the anticipated loss in GDP for the extended work break, estimated by a DCMS impact report published in April 2021 (so before the cost of living crisis started to bite) at around £2.5bn.

I agree with with Hithere as well. Also I believe we the taxpayers are paying for Harry and Megan to have protection and arming of steel around them. I object to this. I just feel that the Queen should now retire and give the crown to Charles, this could be her retirement party!1

What about all the enjoyment and pleasure the jubilee is bringing to many people, including those who are less well off.

'Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?'

You can still listen to BBC radio 4 Wednesday 1 June 2022. More or Less discussed this subject and it was said the cost was about £1 per household, the rest is seems is coming out of the National lottery paying for community events.

Thanks! glad to see I am not alone

Hithere

So there is a celebration paid by the people for a person who is not willing to pass the torch to the next generation and cannot be kicked out of her job

Doesnt anybody else see how nuts this is?

I do !

Hithere

So there is a celebration paid by the people for a person who is not willing to pass the torch to the next generation and cannot be kicked out of her job

Doesnt anybody else see how nuts this is?

I do.

I'm looking forward to the Jubilee celebrations .
I think that most have been paid for the individual .
My bunting has !

So there is a celebration paid by the people for a person who is not willing to pass the torch to the next generation and cannot be kicked out of her job

Doesnt anybody else see how nuts this is?

On the other hand, it’s a boost to businesses which sell decorations, and all the other things people are using to celebrate with, surely?

I would imagine there are plenty of decorations in storage that have been used for previous events

I haven’t noticed any jubilee decorations except those which private individuals have put up on houses or shops etc.