The clock ticks ever closer to 4th January and the impending VAT increase.
According to some, this little 2.5% increase will cost families an extra £389 per year – VAT Rise ‘Will Cost Families £389 A Year’ – Sky News
Of course, there’s every chance you won’t see much of a difference, just like when we went back up to 17.5% last year. You certainly won’t notice a difference when you call your friendly local geek out for your computer repair – we will be absorbing the increase for you.
In other words, we’ll be taking a 2.5% pay cut, so need all the work we can get. So, if you know anyone with computer problems, please remind them – don’t just press any key, press the HDG key.
Jonathan Gwyer first delved into geekery with a ZX81 in 1981 and has been working in IT since 1990.
A Microsoft Certified Professional with many years of large corporate experience and training, he now focuses on helping small businesses make the most of their IT.
A Microsoft Certified Professional with many years of large corporate experience and training, he now focuses on helping small businesses make the most of their IT.
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