They say, money makes the world go round, but if there's no money, the world could stop spinning. Not literally, but financially.

People have better things to do with their time than round up all their existing old stamps, complete a form and submit them for new style stamps. Many people will have bulk bought in order to protect themselves from future price rises, on the understanding that they would be valid forever. Now Royal Mail is moving the goal posts by making them expire and has wasted a vast sum of money organising an exchange system and producing publicity; this at a time when the organisation is making a loss. People should not be forced to waste time exchanging their stamps, making sure they have submitted them all and then being in a situation where they find some after the expiry date and they are worthless.

Current government plans for tax cuts only benefit the rich and will do nothing to create real growth. The National Insurance rate rise is a tax on workers and employers. The government borrowing to fund the Energy Cap will leave ordinary tax payers to pick up the bill. None of this will create growth nor will it do anything to reduce the cost of living crisis. Instead we should tax the massive profits of the fuel suppliers like BP who said they are making more money than they know what to do with. Use this to fund the Energy Cap. To fund the NHS and Care remove the inequality in National Insurance that has always meant the CEO pays less NI, as a percentage of income, than the person that cleans his office. This means removing the Upper Earnings Limit. The extra money raised could allow the return of NI rates to original levels as promised by this Prime Minister and may still create a genuine surplus to fund the NHS. Finally, if Tax Cuts really do create growth then why not apply that to everyone, not just the highest earners, by doubling the current basic rate tax threshold that Mr Sunak froze so that everyone benefits. Nobody earning less than the Real Living Wage would pay any tax if this was done.

Everyone will save 1 hour a day of electricity for 6 months by being brighter.

Current pension levels are falling and not keeping pace with average earnings or even meeting subsistence levels.

We are all aware of the way products are often not worth repairing, because those costs are greater than buying replacements. Many things which could be repaired end up in landfill sites, with potentially valuable components being lost forever. Our world has finite resources. Already some rare minerals are becoming more difficult and expensive to mine, as well as being extremely damaging to human health and the environments in the areas around the mines. Populations have expanded exponentially over the last few decades and we, in the developed world, should accept that we can no longer consume so much of those resources often to the detriment of other peoples. By looking after and maintaining what we have, we will be helping to make a more sustainable future for our children and further generations. Making Maintenance, Repairs and Recycling cheaper by removing VAT will begin that process.

Because we are the only people that can stand up for the families who suffer, those making huge profits are only interested in their bank balance, while those who need our help are living in debt.

The Goal. To help cinemas and arcades bounce back after being severely affected by the economic consequences of the pandemic. The Problem. Many businesses have shut down because of the restrictions imposed during the pandemic. And while at present, so businesses are gradually getting back on track, some businesses—like arcades and cinemas that depend on visiting customers—are still facing uncertainty. It’s heartbreaking to see these recreational areas that used to be so alive and vibrant now turn into dark and empty halls and gaming rooms. Those owning these businesses must have a tough time making ends meet, now that people are required to stay indoors. And for those families and friends that used to share so many memories in cinemas and arcade halls, there’s also the sadness that comes with the possibility that the good memories will never be replicated again. The Solution. Owners of arcades, cinemas, and other local gaming businesses need all the help they can get. For them to operate today, they have to receive safety training, financial assistance, and the support from the local community. We can all try to hire them in our private functions and get our meals from them if they offer deliveries or pick-ups. These businesses can also look into new equipment to make transactions safer, faster, more efficient, and more convenient for customers. Check out Embed today to learn more about the business solutions they offer like the movie theater POS system.

Aid to Yemen has been cut from £164m to £87m owing to ‘current straitened circumstances’, says Boris Johnson (3 March), while he is spending £11.9m on a Whitehall ‘situation room’ and refurbishing No. 9 Downing Street. Meanwhile, after five years of war in Yemen, 'Extreme hunger and disease may have already claimed the lives of up to 85,000 young children' (Save the Children). Over 2 million people have been displaced, and now, with coronavirus, 'medicines and medical supplies are extremely scarce' (British Red Cross). Of course, Yemen is not alone. Cuts will also affect Syria, South Sudan, Libya, and Somalia. But the government are turning their backs and using our money to put up new wallpaper. What would we want and hope for from richer countries if we were in a similar situation?

Gambling is the hidden addiction after smoking, and alcohol. And it can be just as destructive. It ruins families. I know of one family who lost everything and ruined five lives. His wife divorced him. Th children lost a father. And he had mortgaged his house against his gambling debts.. So his wife was left with a huge debt.

In current times, people are struggling to make ends meet. Jobs are being lost by the thousands as more and more businesses fold under the colossal weight of financial ruin caused by the virus plaguing the world. No council should be allowed to reap more money from their tax payers whilst the future of the workplace, high street and the economy are so unstable.

It’s important because Scotland Fishing Industry is in jeopardy !