Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29th October 2026.

29th October, 2026.

I think I’m having fun with these intro reels.

At least … having fun with the fact some are doing well on Instagram.

I can only hope today’s as well … 

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On other fronts?

John Healey, the UK’s finance minister, gave his Budget speech, yesterday: announcing the Government’s financial plans for the coming year.

The one thing that caught my eye?

Was an announcement that the Government would be issuing a one-off, £100 entry payment for those of us in houses in Council Tax bands A to D.

I’d qualify: as my flat’s in Band B.

It’s a nice gesture: even if it is just a one off.

My only hope?

Is that it comes through as quickly as possible.

The sooner that cash is in my bank, the quicker I can put it onto my meter … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29th October 2024.

29th October, 2024.

Right … 

I mentioned, yesterday, that there was talk the government were — apparently — planning to scrap the bus fare cap: the one that’s been in place since the Cost of Living crisis.

That’s annoying: the thing’s a life-saver if you’re on a low income.

However?

The Prime Minister announced, yesterday, that the cap would go from two pounds to three pounds.

That’s … 

Well, it’s not something I wanted to hear.

But it’s better than a poke in the eye … 

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Oh … 

I’m something of a Mac fan: you’re possibly aware of that.

You’re possibly also aware that’s Apple’s new range of iMacs have dropped: at least, they’re ready for pre-order.

I have to say, they look impressive.

They now start with sixteen gigabytes of RAM, by default: and come in four different stock options.

Still … 

I have criticisms.

First?

The high end machine comes with a ‘normal’ M4 chip: and can’t, seemingly, be configured with anything more powerful.

Secondly?

My second criticism is the same one I’ve had for a while.

These modern machines only have four USB c/Thunderbolt 4 ports*.

Anyone buying these new machines will probably need a lot of dongles … 

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Just as a last thought … ?

I’ve officially found out I’ve lost 300 grams, at yesterday’s weight-in.

That’s not as much as I was hoping: but it’s better than I was expecting.

So that’s a result.

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