High Inflation.

Here

A drinks fridge? Don't tell Boris. You'll never get rid of him.

Libman

Casdon

Callistemon21

Yes, but going from Rock to Padstow is posh whichever way you travel!

???

Not as posh as going from Barry to Porthcawl though obviously Callistemon21.

Is there really a ferry that goes between Porthcawl and Barry. Ah memories of the fair at Barry Island many years ago.

Sadly only in my dreams Libman, but I do love Barry!

I get sick of seeing young women with children on tv complaining that the cost of living is going up and they won't be able to manage but they all seem to have long painted nails and often false eyelashes. I don't know how much they cost but it's hardly the most important thing to spend your limited budget on. I passed a large nail 'emporium' the other day and it was packed. What's going on?

LuckyFour beauticians and nail technicians have mortgage/rent/bills to pay like everyone else. I hope you are not begrudging them earning a living?

Folks decide when and where to spend their money.

Fine as long as their family doesn’t go short as a result.

GrannyGravy13

LuckyFour beauticians and nail technicians have mortgage/rent/bills to pay like everyone else. I hope you are not begrudging them earning a living?

Folks decide when and where to spend their money.

I agree with you. Personally, I've never been to a beautician or nail technician because I can't afford it, but there are people who go regularly and keep the economy ticking over - and pay for other people's mortgages and bills. I'm glad they're spending their money rather than squirreling it away into offshore fund.

Thanks growstuff the U.K. ‘s economy relies heavily on the service sector if everyone cuts out/cuts down on what some refer to as treats I can see many small enterprises closing and folks losing their jobs.

I think we are heading towards a perfect storm with the Captain of the U.K. ship having no clue how to avoid it…

But how to avoid it …?

We’ve been on the perfect storm since Covid came on top of Brexit, now Ukraine, energy prices and food prices.
What next a “Plague of Frogs”

Or locusts. One thing after another.