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« on: 16 March 2009, 11:06:02 »
They have told me I am getting an increase in March. Believe it or not 8%.
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« Reply #1 on: 16 March 2009, 13:26:17 »
I do believe it! Don't forget they've started the printing presses rolling at the Bank of England big style. What with the economy on its knees for the next few years there's no chance of your 8% being gobbled up by hyperinflation.

Prizes for all! Cheesy
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« Reply #2 on: 16 March 2009, 15:35:00 »
Quote from: Peter on 16 March 2009, 11:06:02
They have told me I am getting an increase in March. Believe it or not 8%.

I recently returned from a holiday in Lanzarotte, and the taxi driver bringing us home told me that he and his Mrs had each received a letter giving them a 5% rise as from 6th April.

My Missus and I haven't had any such letter. I must have upset somebody in power. Angry
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« Reply #3 on: 16 March 2009, 16:03:35 »
Quote from: Sunny on 16 March 2009, 15:35:00
I recently returned from a holiday in Lanzarotte, and the taxi driver bringing us home told me that he and his Mrs had each received a letter giving them a 5% rise as from 6th April.
My Missus and I haven't had any such letter. I must have upset somebody in power. Angry

My wife got one saying she was getting a 5% rise. I think my extra bit must have come from the pre 88 GMP.
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« Reply #4 on: 16 March 2009, 16:26:11 »
Quote from: Peter on 16 March 2009, 16:03:35
My wife got one saying she was getting a 5% rise. I think my extra bit must have come from the pre 88 GMP.

It's all right for some....

You and your friend Gordon...  Wink

I will await tomorrow's post with bated breath - just in case our letters come.
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« Reply #5 on: 16 March 2009, 17:30:47 »
Quote from: Sunny on 16 March 2009, 16:26:11
It's all right for some....
You and your friend Gordon...  Wink
I will await tomorrow's post with bated breath - just in case our letters come.

I think they must have done it geographically, starting in the south. If they have, they will be just by Knutsford!
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« Reply #6 on: 16 March 2009, 20:41:11 »
Quote from: Peter on 16 March 2009, 17:30:47
I think they must have done it geographically, starting in the south. If they have, they will be just by Knutsford!

Received my letter last month Peter,wouldn't be alphabetical would it ,me being a "B"
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« Reply #7 on: 17 March 2009, 00:18:06 »
Quote from: Penkvik on 16 March 2009, 20:41:11
Received my letter last month Peter,wouldn't be alphabetical would it ,me being a "B"

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I recently returned from a holiday in Lanzarotte, and the taxi driver bringing us home told me that he and his Mrs had each received a letter giving them a 5% rise as from 6th April.

My Missus and I haven't had any such letter. I must have upset somebody in power. Angry
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Wont be alphabetical as my taxi driver's initial is well after mine in the alphabet.

I live in hope....
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« Reply #8 on: 17 March 2009, 08:39:15 »
Quote from: Penkvik on 16 March 2009, 20:41:11
Received my letter last month Peter,wouldn't be alphabetical would it ,me being a "B"

Mine is an "L" --- that is why there needs to be another explanation as Sunny is between us!
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« Reply #9 on: 18 March 2009, 16:18:51 »
I still haven't received confirmation of the increase so, remembering that my old Granny used to say - "When all else fails, read the instructions" - I rang the Pension Service.

All is not lost as a recorded message stated that everyone will receive a letter by the end of March.
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« Reply #10 on: 18 March 2009, 16:44:40 »
Quote from: Sunny on 18 March 2009, 16:18:51
I still haven't received confirmation of the increase so, remembering that my old Granny used to say - "When all else fails, read the instructions" - I rang the Pension Service.

All is not lost as a recorded message stated that everyone will receive a letter by the end of March.

They must be leaving the biggest increases [or vice versa] till last!
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« Reply #11 on: 28 March 2009, 13:06:16 »
Quote from: Peter on 18 March 2009, 16:44:40
They must be leaving the biggest increases [or vice versa] till last!

Don't you believe it !!!

Got my letter today, dated the 21st inst, 5%.

Must go out and celebrate after today's game.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #12 on: 28 March 2009, 13:26:58 »
Quote from: Sunny on 28 March 2009, 13:06:16
Don't you believe it !!!
Got my letter today, dated the 21st inst, 5%.
Must go out and celebrate after today's game.  Roll Eyes

I am just wondering where my 8% came from. Previously I got £125 a week, and now I am going to get £135 which is circa 8%. Even the Inland Revenue said that. That is 4 extra pints of Guinness!
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« Reply #13 on: 28 March 2009, 13:31:10 »
Quote from: Sunny on 28 March 2009, 13:06:16
Don't you believe it !!!

Got my letter today, dated the 21st inst, 5%.

Must go out and celebrate after today's game.  Roll Eyes

Mine is 5% too Sunny,I thought everybody got the same % increase with the state pension or am I mistaken? Mind you,Peter IS aquainted with Gordon!(only joking Peter) Wink Wink Wink
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« Reply #14 on: 28 March 2009, 13:35:22 »
Quote from: Penkvik on 28 March 2009, 13:31:10
Mine is 5% too Sunny,I thought everybody got the same % increase with the state pension or am I mistaken? Mind you,Peter IS aquainted with Gordon!(only joking Peter) Wink Wink Wink


I think my extra bit must have come from the other bits like graduated pension and GMP pre 88. They tell me it is OK.
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