Score line? Sort of, I suppose.
In my last note I was bemoaning the sneaky underhanded increase in airport taxes in Britain - already the highest in the world.
However, did I mention that if you can escape from Britain by sea or through the Channel Tunnel, and continue your journey from somewhere else in Europe, you will be spared the high British taxes? And if you fly a short distance like Amsterdam, the tax is not so high as longer distances, like Hong Kong.
So guess what the Dutch have just announced? Yes, they are abandoning airport departure taxes entirely! Funny that, and a real kick with a clog in the Schiphols for Messrs Brown and Darling.
Yes! The UK remains 'stunning & beautiful',(despite many years of Labour), but,as an expat of shorter time, it certainly is a place to visit,not the best place to live!!
Posted by: Bob | May 07, 2009 at 07:03 PM
An alternative interpretation might be: another own goal by the Brown Terror! Incredible that this blustering Scottish buffoon was once known as the 'Iron Chancellor'! A propos a previous blog, shows how gulible the media are!
Posted by: Bob | May 07, 2009 at 07:08 PM
hello David , Long time no see i think UK government will not do a stupid thing as same as hong kong government in past to increase the tax rate in recession period Right? Personally, U.K. is a great place and not bad to live if you have a good job.
Posted by: Oscar | May 26, 2009 at 01:02 AM