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Re:A Defense of libertarianism (and response to Zed, etc.) by seano on Sunday January 11, 2009 @09:02AM (#429139)
Standing charge in the UK? Not sure where you get that idea - treatment with the National Health Service is free.
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Re:A Defense of libertarianism (and response to Zed, etc.) by fauigerzigerk on Sunday January 11, 2009 @09:16AM (#429157)
The self employed pay 2.4 pounds per week class 2 NI contributions + 8% class 4 NI contributions for earnings between 5700 and 43875 a year. So if you don't make a profit you pay 2.4 pounds pw which is around $15 per month.
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