Thanks for nothing, Jeremy

[Houseplanter]

Don't claim any benefits, don't pay national insurance anymore, no pension, no business.

Was hoping for tax thresholds to change but it appears not.

I suppose you’re lucky you aren’t paying NI!

Yes 38 years was enough thanks

Whàt were you expecting. I wish they would raise tax free allowance for the lower paid. That would be fair I think. I also hoped they might raise the inheritance tax allowance. But that wouldn't be fair.

I wish I could stop after 38 yrs! I will likely be paying it for 50 😫

You don’t pay NI and you don’t receive any pension? How does that work?

OP, I don't understand your circumstances. You paid NI for 38 years and yet you have no pension?

I'm not only enough for an old age pension. I have a very small occupational one

Sorry that should be old enough

Did you think they were going to lower the state pension age?!

Ha. If only.

Very little for us either, NI will make little difference in the grand scheme of things. I was hoping they'd push up the higher rate tax threshold as I am just above it and it would make a real difference, especially for CB etc

I'm in exactly the same position, OP.

Yes, a change to the tax thresholds would have been nice but I can see the logic in focusing on those who are working, especially as the Government has said it's keen to encourage people back into work.

I made a choice to retire early, knowing that I would not get my state pension for several years. If I needed more money I could always look for a job to supplement my occupational pension.

I'm glad that my children will benefit from the changes announced today.

You expected something? Do you believe in the tooth fairy or Father Christmas still?

I dont understand - if you are working why are you not paying NI?