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I don't expect the USA to be in Britain's position any time soon - maybe 2070. I'm guessing that after the mid-east wars are ended there will be deep military cuts.
But we can look towards Europe for some of our future. There will be a VAT (around 2025?) that will not (like it didn't in Europe) solve the debt/deficit issue. Then as in Europe there will be increased taxes and fees.
Something to add to your retirement planning.
British Armed Forces Cuts Announced: UK Addresses Deficit, Trims Defense Spending
UK budget cuts of £81bn announced - Leadership | Ireland's online business and management news service - Businessandleadership.com
Confronting debt bills
"Today is the day when Britain steps back from the brink, when we confront the bills from a decade of debt. It is a hard road, but it leads to a better future," said Osborne.
The pension age is to rise to 66 in 2018, a date much sooner than expected. However, universal benefits for pensioners will remain unchanged and the temporary increase in the cold weather payment will be made permanent.
Local councils are also to be affected, with a 7.1pc decrease in money available to them.
The Ministry of Defence was told yesterday that it would lose 8pc of its budget, requiring 42,000 job losses over the next five years. It will also lose high-profile equipment and aircraft.
About 490,000 public sector jobs are to be lost overall, across all departments.
But we can look towards Europe for some of our future. There will be a VAT (around 2025?) that will not (like it didn't in Europe) solve the debt/deficit issue. Then as in Europe there will be increased taxes and fees.
Something to add to your retirement planning.
British Armed Forces Cuts Announced: UK Addresses Deficit, Trims Defense Spending
UK budget cuts of £81bn announced - Leadership | Ireland's online business and management news service - Businessandleadership.com
Confronting debt bills
"Today is the day when Britain steps back from the brink, when we confront the bills from a decade of debt. It is a hard road, but it leads to a better future," said Osborne.
The pension age is to rise to 66 in 2018, a date much sooner than expected. However, universal benefits for pensioners will remain unchanged and the temporary increase in the cold weather payment will be made permanent.
Local councils are also to be affected, with a 7.1pc decrease in money available to them.
The Ministry of Defence was told yesterday that it would lose 8pc of its budget, requiring 42,000 job losses over the next five years. It will also lose high-profile equipment and aircraft.
About 490,000 public sector jobs are to be lost overall, across all departments.