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Title: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: symes on 10 December 2014, 21:36:38
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: Lagondanet on 10 December 2014, 21:39:13
We are a soft touch. Why do you think people want to come here?
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Post by: Dan282 on 10 December 2014, 21:40:48
If this episode isnt enough of a wake up call I give up.  :-X
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 December 2014, 22:35:13
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Actually no different to Brits living in Spain and drawing UK state pensions and winter fuel allowances :-X
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Post by: Vamps on 10 December 2014, 22:36:23
Watching on +1.................... :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: Varche on 11 December 2014, 05:01:15
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Actually no different to Brits living in Spain and drawing UK state pensions and winter fuel allowances :-X

Chalk and Cheese but then you knew that when you wrote it.

It doesn't,t matter where the pensioner lives when they draw their pension that they spent a lifetime working for. As far as the winter fuel allowance is concerned looking at my free weather station it is 0C outside. Not many houses here with CH. If I reach retiring age the rules have changed to stop expats getting WFA
Funnily enough Romanians looking for work in the UK have more rights than an expat looking for work in the UK. How strange is that?
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Post by: aaronjb on 11 December 2014, 09:38:59
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o

I don't think the ones working with me on £50k+ salaries are claiming benefits or living in Romania.. so it's not all of them ;)
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 December 2014, 10:21:07
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Actually no different to Brits living in Spain and drawing UK state pensions and winter fuel allowances :-X

It's very different Al and you know it.  ::)  You seem to be in shit stirring mode recently. Time of the year maybe?  ;)  ;D
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Post by: The Sheriff on 11 December 2014, 10:23:57
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Actually no different to Brits living in Spain and drawing UK state pensions and winter fuel allowances :-X

It's very different Al and you know it.  ::)  You seem to be in shit stirring mode recently. Time of the year maybe?  ;)  ;D
His back is at him from sitting in his luxury taxi for too long  ;D

A nice, comfy chevrolet orlando would ease his pain  :y
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 December 2014, 10:28:59
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Actually no different to Brits living in Spain and drawing UK state pensions and winter fuel allowances :-X

It's very different Al and you know it.  ::)  You seem to be in shit stirring mode recently. Time of the year maybe?  ;)  ;D
His back is at him from sitting in his luxury taxi for too long  ;D

A nice, comfy chevrolet orlando would ease his pain  :y

The return fare to Darlington will pay for one as well I expect.  :y
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 December 2014, 10:56:50
Blimey Romanians claim benefits from us  :o :o and live in Romania :o :o
Actually no different to Brits living in Spain and drawing UK state pensions and winter fuel allowances :-X

It's very different Al and you know it.  ::)  You seem to be in shit stirring mode recently. Time of the year maybe?  ;)  ;D
His back is at him from sitting in his luxury taxi for too long  ;D

A nice, comfy chevrolet orlando would ease his pain  :y

Oh.....I see....You've sold the Daewoo and replaced it with a 'yank tank'
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: AndyRoid on 11 December 2014, 11:11:38

Oh.....I see....You've sold the Daewoo and replaced it with a 'yank tank' the shit that Vauxhall can't sell
Fixed that for you  ;D
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 December 2014, 11:55:07
You boys are so nice about my wheels. I know I could only aspire to omega ownership, and all the stuff that brings with it but, for now, I'll make do with just arriving at my destination without drama and not spending all of my money on repairs. ;D
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Post by: AndyRoid on 11 December 2014, 12:14:36
You boys are so nice about my wheels. I know I could only aspire to omega ownership, and all the stuff that brings with it but, for now, I'll make do with just arriving at my destination without drama and not spending all of my money on repairs. ;D
You mean the need for a bottomless wallet just to put fuel in?  ;D
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Post by: The Sheriff on 11 December 2014, 12:30:02
You boys are so nice about my wheels. I know I could only aspire to omega ownership, and all the stuff that brings with it but, for now, I'll make do with just arriving at my destination without drama and not spending all of my money on repairs. ;D
You mean the need for a bottomless wallet just to put fuel in?  ;D
If you are able to fuel an omega you are lucky. It means it's actually running  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 December 2014, 12:39:46
You boys are so nice about my wheels. I know I could only aspire to omega ownership, and all the stuff that brings with it but, for now, I'll make do with just arriving at my destination without drama and not spending all of my money on repairs. ;D
You mean the need for a bottomless wallet just to put fuel in?  ;D
If you are able to fuel an omega you are lucky. It means it's actually running  :y
Yes but consider the warm and cosy feeling that this produces inside ;D
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 December 2014, 12:45:42
Ok, pensions was a bad example, but my point was that there's nothing preventing the free movement of people within the EU, and nothing to stop those people from expecting the same state support regardless of where they are.

Trouble is the eastern europeans here for welfare know the system better than the system knows itself. It's a messed up world, but changing it will mess it up more :-\
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 December 2014, 13:33:17
You boys are so nice about my wheels. I know I could only aspire to omega ownership, and all the stuff that brings with it but, for now, I'll make do with just arriving at my destination without drama and not spending all of my money on repairs. ;D
You mean the need for a bottomless wallet just to put fuel in?  ;D
If you are able to fuel an omega you are lucky. It means it's actually running  :y
Yes but consider the warm and cosy feeling that this produces inside ;D
Provided your heater matrix isn't fubared  ;D
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: Varche on 11 December 2014, 17:09:24
Here is a thing that no one in Britain has cottoned on to including Cameron and his coalition.

Spain demands and expects under law , that immigrants show they have the means of supporting themselves. An expat forum I frequent has succeded in bringing this to the attention of BBC radio4 for an upcoming programme.

My question to cameron would be as follows:-

If Spain(Eu country) can do this why doesn't Britain(EU country) do it? very simple question Could it be it suits the Uk governemnt to have all and sundry in order to reduce wages year on year as has happened. If so they misjudged the slump in tax take big time but kept their cronies raking in the money.
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 December 2014, 17:17:53
As I understand it, with a pension, and within reason, once retired/over 65 you can move anywhere in the world...

Certainly, in the States, your income must cover all living costs including housing, food, transport and medical costs plus change :-\

Not at all unreasonable imho ;)
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: Varche on 11 December 2014, 17:25:09
No in Spain , it is for people below retirement age. So much in the bank or a regular monthly income. I can't remember the figures being an oligarch equivalent. It doesn't include people who were here before a certain date and under retiremnt age. In other words a recent inititaitive.
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: The Sheriff on 11 December 2014, 17:25:39
Here is a thing that no one in Britain has cottoned on to including Cameron and his coalition.

Spain demands and expects under law , that immigrants show they have the means of supporting themselves. An expat forum I frequent has succeded in bringing this to the attention of BBC radio4 for an upcoming programme.

My question to cameron would be as follows:-

If Spain(Eu country) can do this why doesn't Britain(EU country) do it? very simple question Could it be it suits the Uk governemnt to have all and sundry in order to reduce wages year on year as has happened. If so they misjudged the slump in tax take big time but kept their cronies raking in the money.
I'm pretty sure they are aware of this situation in downing street, Varche, but it obviously suits them not to implement it here. If we did, I'm pretty sure it would be challenged in the European court of umin rights., so I can't see why no potential immigrant to Spain hasn't challenged it.
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Post by: Varche on 11 December 2014, 17:29:35
I rest my case STMO. It suits Downing Street not tonothing to do with European Human Rights as no one in Spain has taken it up with ECHR to my knowledge- it is just an accepted fact. So all their bluster about immigration is just a nonsense.
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Post by: Lagondanet on 11 December 2014, 19:02:01
As I understand it, with a pension, and within reason, once retired/over 65 you can move anywhere in the world...

Certainly, in the States, your income must cover all living costs including housing, food, transport and medical costs plus change :-\

Not at all unreasonable imho ;)

Medical costs in USA & Oz could be prohibitive for some pensioners & I'm not so sure visas for there are that easy to get.
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 December 2014, 19:16:35
As I understand it, with a pension, and within reason, once retired/over 65 you can move anywhere in the world...

Certainly, in the States, your income must cover all living costs including housing, food, transport and medical costs plus change :-\

Not at all unreasonable imho ;)

Medical costs in USA & Oz could be prohibitive for some pensioners & I'm not so sure visas for there are that easy to get.
I meant that the concept was not unreasonable...  ;) Medicare in the US can cost upwards of $800 a month, so clearly must be factored in. But with a clear mortgage and a half decent pension pot, retiring abroad needn't be prohibitive :y
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Post by: ted_one on 11 December 2014, 19:47:39
Under consideration as we speak :-X
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 December 2014, 20:27:42
As I understand it, with a pension, and within reason, once retired/over 65 you can move anywhere in the world...

Certainly, in the States, your income must cover all living costs including housing, food, transport and medical costs plus change :-\

Not at all unreasonable imho ;)

Medical costs in USA & Oz could be prohibitive for some pensioners & I'm not so sure visas for there are that easy to get.
I meant that the concept was not unreasonable...  ;) Medicare in the US can cost upwards of $800 a month, so clearly must be factored in. But with a clear mortgage and a half decent pension pot, retiring abroad needn't be prohibitive :y

My mate in Houston's neighbours, a healthy, non smoking couple of about 60 with no history of ill health, pay $3500 per month health insurance for the pair of them.  :o :o :o
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 December 2014, 20:58:17
Ow much :o

I had a quick rummage at shipping mother to Florida a while back, could well vary state to state :-\

Certainly emigrating is a lot more straight forward if you don't require a job/work permit...
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: symes on 11 December 2014, 21:25:26
did anyone see program? the Romanian came over here with family--set claim for another baby-stayed 1 week then went home and gets £1400 FFS yet when I got made redundant after 4 years-got told cant get anything--bring on UKIP-fair enough British citizens getting whats allowed-as having worked/lived here --Before this program I wondered what the fuss was about
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: Vamps on 11 December 2014, 23:43:10
So, when I get my pension, I would be pretty well off in Romania..... :D :D
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Post by: aaronjb on 11 December 2014, 23:51:47
€80000 will get you a 400m2 house on 4000m2 of land up in the mountains.. I was looking the other day..
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 December 2014, 23:53:27
So, when I get my pension, I would be pretty well off in Romania..... :D :D

I worked in Romania a few years ago and my £30 'Per Diem' went a very very long way and a very good time was had!  :y
Title: Re: channel 5=benefits britain
Post by: Vamps on 12 December 2014, 00:40:04
So, when I get my pension, I would be pretty well off in Romania..... :D :D

I worked in Romania a few years ago and my £30 'Per Diem' went a very very long way and a very good time was had!  :y

I looked into this in the early 90's to work in Children's homes, I was hoping for 'Time out' from my work at the time, but they said No............ ::)