THATS why you look so good! The other day I commented on how well you look but I couldn’t put my finger on why - now I realise that since the videos you made when you first came here you have lost loads of weight but more than that you just have a spark now that you didn’t have before - y you seem to have a zest for life that wasn’t there before. I must admit I stopped watching your videos because I found them too depressing - then you popped up on my feed again and it’s a whole new you, and that’s partly due to the lack of chemicals in British food - absolutely 100% yes. When you think about the state of American foods, the way they lobby American politicians to allow them to keep poisoning food - then the us citizen gets unhealthy and they are at the mercy of the us diet foods consortium and when the person gets so unwell they need hospital treatment where BIG pharma is unleashed on them and they need a go fund me page to pay for life saving surgery - for this to occur as a normal thing in the richest country in the world… that is NOT okay. It feels like people are commodities that the big giant companies feed off and profit from their misery - It’s pretty Sinister. Anyway once again I’d like to reiterate how very happy I am for you to see you shining - literally there’s a sparkle in your eyes that wasn’t there before and I’m so happy for you. All the best x
@MrWrimark
4 ай бұрын
As am British sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have, 2 points to make , the tax comment , if you work for a company they sort your tax out but if you are self employed then you have to fill out your own tax returns, but this sounds way easier that America, manners, I am 50 and I grew up in a uk where people respected each other am afraid that I don’t see this a lot anymore sure you still see please and thank you from the older generation but the young ones not so much, you videos are refreshing keep it up
@tudormiller887
3 ай бұрын
Maybe she could do a future video on the differences between food shopping in the UK & US. Is Aldi in the UK different from Aldi in the US ?
@tudormiller887
3 ай бұрын
@@MrWrimark I wasn't aware that food shopping costs more to the average American family in comparison to food shopping to the average British family. Apparently we have way more choice in our supermarkets than in most US supermarkets.
@susancoffey419
4 ай бұрын
So glad you're enjoying your time in England. Love your positive attitude.
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m so happy to be here.
@kokomo9764
Ай бұрын
@@susancoffey419 Positive attitude? All she does is insult America.
@chippydogwoofwoof
4 ай бұрын
I doubt that i am the only Brit who has bumped into an inanimate object and blurted out "sorry"
@scots_knight4706
4 ай бұрын
Don't worry that's fine and perfectly acceptable also very good manners 😁 You only need to worry if you start hearing the object say sorry back 😂😂
@jackjames3190
4 ай бұрын
@@scots_knight4706erm…. Why? I’m…. Im asking for a friend…..😂
@romilly0
4 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure I have tripped over myself and said sorry.........Sorry must be the most popular word used (mostly to yourself).
@FGZKlunk
4 ай бұрын
I walked into a road sign post once because I was not paying attention. I quickly turned around to apologise to whoever I had knocked in to only to whack my head on the post nearly knocking myself out.
@mikesmith-rp1mb
4 ай бұрын
I have apologised to a tree more than once....😂
@jennyk488
4 ай бұрын
The MOT is law all over the UK not just England.
@timrobertson1571
4 ай бұрын
Mostly but not entirely true. Sanday is one of the Orkneys. Islands off the coast of Scotland but still part of the UK. If you have a car in Sanday it needs no MOT unless you take in off the island. Same is true for several other islands around Britain.
@george-ev1dq
4 ай бұрын
No, the MOT system is not the same, the NI MOT is a lot stricter than the GB system and it can take up to 8 months to get a test date, most GB cars that have just passed an MOT test will fail an MOT test in NI as the standards are a lot higher and the test is not carried out by a back street garage.
@Otacatapetl
4 ай бұрын
@george-ev1dq Wow, I'm English and I never knew that.
@simhedgesrex7097
4 ай бұрын
@@timrobertson1571 You need an MOT to drive on public roads anywhere in the UK. But Sanday is privately owned (by the National Trust for Scotland), so they set the rules. The same is true for private estates in England. So the MOT laws apply to Sanday in the same way they apply to England, because the UK-wide MOT laws say that you don't need an MOT on private land.
@Be-Es---___
4 ай бұрын
Basically an EU law, mandatory all over the EU.
@Peterraymond67
4 ай бұрын
Driving in the UK. If your vehicle is under 3 years old then it does not require a MOT, however it must be fully roadworthy, i.e. the brakes, tyres, safety belts, lights, registration plates and every thing else must be roadworthy. All vehicles on the road in the UK must have a current road fund licence, if it requires a MOT, then this must be current and the driver must be insured to drive the vehicle. The police cars in the UK are fitted with ANPR cameras, ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. ANPR cameras also exist on the streets. If a car passes an ANPR camera then if there is some marker in the police database then an alarm message would be produced in either police car or a police control room. The police also have access to the DVLA, Driver & Vehicle Licence Authority which tells them if their road tax, MOT are current. There is also an insurance database that traffic police have access to. The DVLA database also has driver licence photos. Driving without insurance would cause the car to be seized and only released by a licenced and insured owner. I think similar things could happen if the MOT is not valid. Driving without a valid licence means the car is not insured. Penalties could mean fines and many penalty points on your licence or even a revoking of your licence. These are the reasons why the MOT is strict about number plates.
@RogersRamblings
4 ай бұрын
A point to note, the road fund licence was discontinued in 1936. The formal term now is "Vehicle Excise Duty" although Road Tax is still in common use.
@Peterraymond67
4 ай бұрын
@@RogersRamblings I didn't realise the change in name. I have recently surrendered my driving licence throgh ill health.. iIn 1994 I was asked to work in New York for my employer, BT. I had to get a NY drivers permit. It was relatively easy. Passed it but I was only there for 6 months plus a week. My UK licence could have expired after 6 months.
@george-ev1dq
4 ай бұрын
Wrong, if your car is 4 years old it requires a test in NI, if the car is between 5 and 7 years old it does not require an MOT
@chippydogwoofwoof
4 ай бұрын
Re comedy theres a great Stephen Fry interview on the difference between U S and British comedy where he says the American comic is usually the smartest wittiest person in the room whereas the British comedian would want to be the butt of the joke.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Haha. Love him-❤
@fionagregory9147
4 ай бұрын
I am 63 and have lived my whole life without having to drive a car.
@hmichaelr1
4 ай бұрын
I met a guy once whose brother had a chauffeur (and a tailor). Must be nice!
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@fionagregort9147 I think it’s awesome that is even a option.
@fionagregory9147
3 ай бұрын
Yes. Took bus and walked.
@sarribel
4 ай бұрын
Spot on. Not to mention access to culture, world class museums, access to Sports and recreation, the phenomenal Beautiful parks, the quality of education st all levels or the fact that Britain has the NHS.❤❤
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank u!😊
@TheEggmaniac
4 ай бұрын
Im glad you mentioned the food. As British food has had a bad reputation, which very inaccurate today and based really old stereotypes, of the food that Americans and others experienced during the Second World War and just after that. These stereotypes have stuck around for a long time. Im sure the food in England and Britain back then, was pretty awful. Largely due to limited products available at the time. English and British food has improved massively since then. The quality of food, produced such as meat is very high now, as the laws concerning production, emphasise it must be free of hormones and chemicals. The same with vegetables and cereals. You can still find highly processed food, in supermarkets if you want to.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
The freshness of the food here is something you notice immediately-especially compared to what we get in the US
@buddhakarma9626
4 ай бұрын
love you're enthusiasm, love the fact you're enjoying time in the uk.
@tboman4128
4 ай бұрын
She's comparing apples to oranges. The US population is over 330 million with a different racial demographic than that of the UK, that has a population or around 67 million. The US has 50 states with a total area of 3.8 million square mile. UK 94K square miles. Miss Sunshine paints with a broad brush and minimal life experience. IMO
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!☺️
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@tboman4128. The channel is from my POV and I’ve never claimed to be an expert on either country.
@tboman4128
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries Maybe you should think about your Pov before making comments
@tboman4128
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries By the way, you loving your own posts is pitiful. SMH
@peterforfun210
4 ай бұрын
Hi sweetheart. You seem so much happier now and you look so much better and fitter. Have fun
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. That’s so nice of you to say! ❤️
@seanmc1351
4 ай бұрын
your right about the taxes, i was lucky 8 weeks ago, i won 4k on the online slots, it was a time i was on the bones of my arse, on the sick not working, played 20 quid, it changed my life, got myself cheap car, was able to pay the car tax insurance, now i can get to jobs, before living in village it was hard, but it was all mine
@NathanEllisBodi
4 ай бұрын
Nice to hear of someone winning some money who deserved it and put it to good use. Hope your luck continues Sir.
@monza1002000
4 ай бұрын
Brilliant news. Hope it leads to even better times 👍
@leeemery8099
4 ай бұрын
4 grand would have bought you a set of tyres here in America
@seanmc1351
4 ай бұрын
@@leeemery8099 thats america, get your big gas cars, fuck the planet, where europe is doing its best, 13 miles to the gallon, yeah, great, does it get you any faster where your going, then you cry when you have weather systems, because of global warming, oh help us, recylce, drive smaller cars, build houses with bricks instead of wood, i could go on, america is tha laughing stock of europe
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Awesome-congratulations. So glad for you 🎉
@richt71
4 ай бұрын
Good video. Can I be that guy and point out a couple of minor corrections? You can drink in a pub at 16 IF you are eating food and the alcohol is purchased by an 18 year old accompanying you. It was designed to encourage responsible drinking within a family having a meal. I agree pubs are different to US bars as pubs are often a local social hub were people may know each other (across ages and classes) and have a pint or 2 after work or on a weekend. Inheritance is mostly taxed and you may be responsible for paying the tax. However you are right that for most employees taxed are taken care of.
@serenityinside1
4 ай бұрын
What - a 16 year old can drink alcohol if purchased by an 18 year old ?!! What absolute b******x !! 😮 what are you talking about - France ? So incorrect.. dipstick 🙄
@everestyeti
4 ай бұрын
Yes you can drink in a pub at 16 as long as it's with food, however you still have to be with an adult, i.e. someone over the age of 18. You can't go in as a 16 year old, mind you at 12 I looked 18 + so it was easy getting a drink. 😁
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the tips. Always happy to learn more details from people more familiar than I. As long as it’s done in a respectful way. Thanks 😊
@everestyeti
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries 👍
@jimrichards7044
4 ай бұрын
What applies to England also apples to the rest of the UK
@Taylor23890
4 ай бұрын
Not necessarily,Scotland often has different rules / laws than England and Wales
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate your comment and don’t mean to offensive or to drive anyone crazy. But I live in England and am aware that not every law, cultural norm etc is the same even within England’s borders. So I don’t want to presume that what I’m experiencing is the same in the other 3 countries of the UK that I’ve never lived in and with which I have limited experience. My experience is unique and personal, and I try my best to make this channel reflective of that. although I may unintentionally slip up now and again using “UK” when I mean “England” and vice versa; I am going to continue to refer to my experiences as England only until I become more confident that the topic of discussion is applicable outside England. Thank you for your comment though. It is appreciated as this is how I learn and grow-through conversation with those who have more experience and knowledge of the subjects at hand. I hope I get to speak to you again in the future
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@taylor23890 thanks for the clarification
@suedenym8666
3 ай бұрын
Yes that's the core of it.
@chrisshelley3027
4 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you :) A note about public transport, at 18 I was diagnosed with epilepsy and so had to surrender my driving licence, but I received a bus pass which I don't have to pay for and I am covered to travel anywhere in England by service buses for free, Scotland and Wales have their own bus passes for their countries, I don't know about Ireland, but this means that I can travel by bus for free anywhere in England and it also works for rail travel within the county where I live and a few places where the county is outside of where I live but starts within the county where I live, this is a huge benefit to getting around and enables me to get to see places cheaply which I wouldn't be able to do without the pass, I also have a support dog and she is welcome too at no cost on buses and trains, I would much rather have my driving licence, but I am used to not having to worry about costs now so it has worked out for the better for me, it wouldn't suit everyone. I can also buy a railcard for a disabled person and this gives me 1/3 off rail fares and my dog goes free too, she is my helper so she is actually working, but of course she gets lots of time off and walks galore :)
@BrianField-p5d
4 ай бұрын
Loved your comment, very happy your out and about
@christaylor4441
3 ай бұрын
Im glad you are being able to still get out and about! 😊
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
This is so amazing. I’m happy to finally be in a country that actually cares about its residents. Glad you have this opportunity to be mobile! Be safe
@PeleRana-pp6zc
4 ай бұрын
I would also put on there, not being bothered by restaurant staff whilst eating your meal. As a British person who has been to the states. I hated that. It just seemed like they just wanted us to eat up and get out. Also the tipping system is just ridiculous now! I prefer UK where I can go in. Get my food and just relax and enjoy it. As a student I remember just going to cafes and sitting in there for hours at a time after just ordering I drink and doing my university work. No one came to bother me and I left whenever I chose to. No dirty looks, no aggressive pressurising. In fact the waiters/ waitressing would sometimes smile at me if they caught my eye( probably feeling sorry for me as a poor student 😂)
@LTWTL841
3 ай бұрын
Longest I've taken to finish a meal in a restaurant was about 5 1/2 hours. Admittedly it was a tasting menu with quite a few courses, but if I'm spending good money on dinner then I'm going to take my time and enjoy it.
@carolinireland1684
4 ай бұрын
As an American living in Dublin I can agree with all your points!
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Do you like it in Dublin?
@dangermouse6687
2 ай бұрын
How do you agree with this living in Dublin?? It's poles apart.
@thomasbradley2225
4 ай бұрын
Enjoy your expatriate life and hope you find happiness in the UK sweets.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jim2757-w8m
4 ай бұрын
Our Americans seem nicer than the ones in the U.S.A. 🥰
@JimforbesRitte
4 ай бұрын
So what you’re saying is we even do Americans better… 😂 I agree!
@glynnwright1699
4 ай бұрын
Americans, particularly those in the Southern states, 'do' charity and service to others better than we do. There are just as many decent Americans as British, as a ratio of each country's population.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@jimmatshall2757. Thank you! ☺️
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@jimforbesritte 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@digitalcomposer2000
4 ай бұрын
Pizza - after visiting Italy and eating pizza did we decide not to buy pizza at restaurants or at supermarkets. We now make our own dough, and pizzas - delicious
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
I’ve can’t wait to try pizza in Italy. Yeah-I make my own now too.
@linnettsamuel5026
3 ай бұрын
Best Pizza I ever had was in Chicargo Uno 1.( As part of a route 66 tour.)
@claregale9011
4 ай бұрын
Totally agree about our historic sites very important to look after them plus the architecture is stunning . Another thing would be patriotism in the uk is more subtle not in your face . 😊
@hazelanderson1479
4 ай бұрын
That’s because we’re not allowed to fly the Cross of St George flag, or the Union Flag, as it’s deemed offensive and jingoistic.
@serenityinside1
4 ай бұрын
@@hazelanderson1479not true - see them increasingly … I’m delighted to say !
@geoffsclassiccars
4 ай бұрын
@@hazelanderson1479yep we used to be allowed/were patriotic!
@MrLordingit
3 ай бұрын
@hazelanderson1479 no one is stopping you from flying the flags, stop listening to right-wing nut jobs.
@dangermouse6687
2 ай бұрын
@hazelanderson1479 Are you for real?? Ye have it on underpants, swimming trunks, cushions and God knows what else for goodness sake😂😂
@adcatman
4 ай бұрын
So happy that you saw beyond the 'stiff upper lip' 🙂
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for giving me a chance
@01jvb
4 ай бұрын
Q. What does the UK do better than the US ? A. Everything.
@serenityinside1
4 ай бұрын
👍👏
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Except Pizza....
@chrishar110
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries You eat pizza only in Italy or from an Italian chef. Everything else is flat bread with cheese and other stuff at the top.
@colinlambert882
4 ай бұрын
Road safety and gun safety. 1,711 against 46,029 road deaths. Bearing in mind that the US population is about 4.9 times greater, US road deaths should be 8-9000 per year proportionately, yet US Road carnage means that the actual figure is about 5 1/2 times higher. US Gun deaths from all causes - 48,830 in 2021 against 26 in the UK in 2022 or proportionately 127! That’s a rate 38,328% greater. There is probably very little that anyone can do about US gun culture and lax gun laws but there is nothing to stop US states introducing much more rigorous driver’s tests on real city streets, as has always been the case in the UK.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
There are things that can be implemented on a federal level to help with gun deaths but there’s a lack of sincere interest in it
@davidrogerson-pj6yh
4 ай бұрын
Technically u can drink at 5 year old in the Uk as long as u at home with parents
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
That’s amazing to me
@seanmc1351
4 ай бұрын
i totaly agree with the drinking age, to be honest, we start slightly before 16 ot 17, but by 21 years old, in th uk, you probably met the love of your life, that drinking, has gone, your planning your future together,
@nicolab2075
4 ай бұрын
At 21??!!! Lucky you!!!!
@daffyduk77
4 ай бұрын
The employer handles the tax payment to HMRC ("Inland Revenue") on your behalf, unless you're self-employed etc. Even the self-employed tax payment thing is easy online
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Yeah- that’s so much better than the onus on the people
@ozone1959
4 ай бұрын
I'm going to give you a thumbs up, because you said the English and not British, as that is NOT a nationality 👍
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it
@peterfhere9461
Ай бұрын
The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system is brilliant for paying income tax! For most people you never ever have to fill in a tax form. The HMRC, a government department, works with your employer to determine from your salary how much tax you need to pay over the tax year. Your employer deducts this as a monthly amount from your monthly salary and pays this to the HMRC. So your tax iis effectively also paid monthly, and generally the result is a constant monthly payment you receive - great for budgetting etc. If your salary changes, or the tax rate changes, the HMRC inform your employer and the adjustments are made for the rest of the tax year.
@elemar5
4 ай бұрын
It's public transport, not transportation. It's not Star Trek. 😁
@leec6707
4 ай бұрын
I've made the same comment across KZitem. It really riles me!
@raibeart1955
4 ай бұрын
There is more to the UK than England as much as I love it😊
@robertgriffith8857
4 ай бұрын
So very true! unfortunately Americans seem incapable of understanding that "England" and "UK" are NOT the same!!
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Yes. The UK consists of more than one country.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@robertgriffith8857. Beg to differ. We understand that but not all cultural norms and laws are the same for all of us UK
@johncooper3392
4 ай бұрын
So she likes it here then.
@glynnwright1699
4 ай бұрын
The food one is quite interesting. As you get more time, you should try to buy from local producers and farmer's markets. They are completely different to most American farmer's markets. British supermarkets do a good job at providing good quality food at a reasonable price, compared with most countries. However, the quality and taste of foods is generally at a higher level right across Europe if you buy from local producers. If you shop for seasonal produce, then it will be inexpensive from markets, it is certainly worth spending time to cook from basic ingredients. I completely agree about everything being loaded with sugar, sadly that is also true to some degree, even for premium quality brands, in the UK. Why, oh why do they need to put so much sugar in soup? Once you lose the craving for sugar, the amount in processed food becomes a real 'turn off'. Try switching to a Mediterranean diet, you will feel so much better and the ingredients are not crazy expensive. That brings me to one thing that you didn't mention, it is so easy, and so inexpensive to travel across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa from the UK. We have made day trips to Florence in the past- arrived at 10am and left at 6pm.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Really? I’m so into that-
@digidol52
4 ай бұрын
We're much better with guns, or perhaps from an American point of view, much worse.
@timwilliams19
4 ай бұрын
Linked to that is that drinking in public seems to be restricted until 21 but, I’m guessing, it’s perfectly okay to have a firearm at a much younger age?
@postiepaul
4 ай бұрын
Actually, I think we’re better without guns.
@maplemanz
3 ай бұрын
The 2nd ammendment really doesn't fit into today's society.
@pinknylon1121
4 ай бұрын
None of these things are exclusive to England, they apply to the whole UK
@stephenlee5929
4 ай бұрын
True, but if she only knows about England it makes sense for her to say... in England rather than ... in UK and get it wrong.
@george-ev1dq
4 ай бұрын
You are of course wrong, English law only applies in England and Wales, not Scotland or Northern Ireland
@pinknylon1121
4 ай бұрын
@@george-ev1dq you are, of course, being pedantic, as most of these have nothing to do with law.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate your comment and don’t mean to offensive or to drive anyone crazy. But I live in England and am aware that not every law, cultural norm etc is the same even within England’s borders. So I don’t want to presume that what I’m experiencing is the same in the other 3 countries of the UK that I’ve never lived in and with which I have limited experience. My experience is unique and personal, and I try my best to make this channel reflective of that. although I may unintentionally slip up now and again using “UK” when I mean “England” and vice versa; I am going to continue to refer to my experiences as England only until I become more confident that the topic of discussion is applicable outside England. Thank you for your comment though. It is appreciated as this is how I learn and grow-through conversation with those who have more experience and knowledge of the subjects at hand. I hope I get to speak to you again in the future
@epsilonnebula1842
4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to inform you but we do pay a boatload of sales tax in the UK. It's just included in the price you see and you don't have to do the math yourself. We pay 20% VAT (value added tax) on most goods and services. Food (exceptions apply such as good things like chocolate), Childrens clothes and printed media are exempt. Other things like fuel, cigarettes, alcohol have additional taxes added on. The additional taxes are added on first meaning you have to pay VAT on tax.
@jdb47games
3 ай бұрын
Food, children's clothing and print media are not exempt, they are zero rated. Exempt and zero rated are not the same thing.
@epsilonnebula1842
3 ай бұрын
@@jdb47games Thank you for the correction
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Yea. I understand. But appreciate the info
@Paul_Allaker8450
4 ай бұрын
Wow, can I just say that you look amazingly well, please don't take offence, but the difference in you from your 1st video post to now is transformational, whatever you're doing its working and keep doing it! Have a great week Mandy. 🇺🇲🤝🏻🇬🇧👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! That’s so sweet of you! I’m working hard on many aspects of myself…I appreciate it!
@lynby6231
4 ай бұрын
A friend of mine from Poland likes the “driving manners” in UK as in Poland it’s every man for himself, what’s it like in the US for driver courtesy?
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Depends on where u are but mostly everyone for themselves too
@chriskberks5471
4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you.❤
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@junecaffyn357
4 ай бұрын
What a lot of nice compliments, thank you so much!
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Thx for your lovely comment also!
@redrunner
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@seanmc1351
4 ай бұрын
the drinking law, is 18 to drink, but you can also go to a pub with and adult and drink from 16 and 17, as long as its with a meal and your with an adult over 18, only beers wines and ciders, no spirits, also, in private at home, or another private place, you can drink from 5 years old,
@chrischarlescook
4 ай бұрын
No venue is gonna allow 16 or 17 year olds alcohol. That's just some ancient law everyone ignores
@seanmc1351
4 ай бұрын
@@chrischarlescook no its not, your wrong there, it depends on the licence applied for, whether off sales, or on sales, or 18 plus only, or the family, i used to hold a license, when i lived in bournemouth, you have to do a college coarse, to get what your going for, whether of sales, pub and other stuff, its strict, 3 sections, one is the law, you have to get 10 out of 10, the other 2 are 75% pass, social stuff and the likes
@seanmc1351
4 ай бұрын
@@chrischarlescook they can allow 16 to 17 year olds to train, either supermarkets or public houses, again there has to be supervisor, and they have to anounce it, but its legal
@jillosler9353
4 ай бұрын
But I have NEVER heard of any parent giving a 5 year old alcohol - nor even a 10 year old. Videos of wedding receptions however often capture a tot going from table to table ( while the adults are dancing) draining the dregs from glasses!
@chrischarlescook
4 ай бұрын
@@seanmc1351 Nope
@daffyduk77
4 ай бұрын
There is a serious "binge-drinking" problem still in the UK, and it can affect women more than men. 1) With lower blood volume, less alcohol is needed to make someone "out of it". and maybe metabolic rate differences might be a factor 2) It makes them vulnerable to predatory men
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Scary…thank you for making me more aware
@dennisfraser6896
2 ай бұрын
The reason you have no public transport because your lawmakers are hand in glove with the oil barons in America.
@TheHicksonDiaries
2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately true 😒
@paulspencer4631
3 ай бұрын
MOTS in the UK are mandatory once they reach 3 years old.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
That makes sense
@davidfussell5735
4 ай бұрын
Some excellent view points x
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@JamesCrichton-m1g
2 ай бұрын
I'm British and have lived in Italy and spent over 30 years travelling fequently to the USA. For me, pizza in the States is generally too greasy and in the UK have found many Italian owned pizzerie which are excellent.
@TheHicksonDiaries
2 ай бұрын
Would love to know where they are if you could recommend them
@johnveerkamp1501
4 ай бұрын
the UK one big MASS
@nicolab2075
4 ай бұрын
We're not actually very religious here...
@tenniskinsella7768
4 ай бұрын
Will be a mess when labour get in
@robharris8844U
4 ай бұрын
Whats wrong you couldn't spell Masseur 🤔
@tenniskinsella7768
4 ай бұрын
@@robharris8844U wasn't replying to right person
@robharris8844U
4 ай бұрын
@@tenniskinsella7768 sorry, not meant to be answer to you, it would not let me link to poster at top
@kazzah4516
4 ай бұрын
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it but if you are self employed you have to submit your own taxes, but it is fairly easy job to do and the forms are self explanatory.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
That makes sense bc how would the government know otherwise.
@TheWorldofGood79
4 ай бұрын
I've just come across your videos & they are very interesting, many thanks for sharing your insights.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate your support
@peterfhere9461
4 ай бұрын
About buses. If you are over 65, you get a free bus pass that allows you to catch any scheduled bus anywhere in the country (subject to some time limitaitons) for free. Even if you don't have a bus pass, the Government has in place a scheme which means no single fare, no matter how long or short the journey is, is limited to a maximum cost of £2. per trip.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
That’s so cool … this should be a universal thing
@DaveGreen-gw6ew
2 ай бұрын
I don't know what part of the country you are in but in London a free travel pass is available to anyone over 60. I know this because I received mine in April
@arwelp
2 ай бұрын
@@DaveGreen-gw6ewIt’s 60 in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London. In the rest of England it’s State Pension Age, currently 66 but going up to 67 in a few years time. Also the passes are national, so you can’t use a Welsh or Scottish pass in England, or an English pass in Wales or Scotland unless you’re on a bus that actually crosses the border.
@peterfhere9461
Ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries There is a bus that goes from Basingstoke through several towns to Heathrow Aiport Terminal 5. As it is a bus, the fare is £2 per person - and you can use an old person's bus pass most of the time and so it is free!
@TIDYJOKER
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate you appreciation. It's good to have you over here. (You always looked pretty cool to me. Just to comment on the other comment. Just stay confident in yourself)
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! TYSM! 😊
@TIDYJOKER
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries (Not a chat up line) I first clicked your video, as i liked the way you look. (Not this one)
@kendee4421
4 ай бұрын
The MOT test is compulsory for cars over three years old.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Got it. Thx
@colingregory7464
4 ай бұрын
I could easily be wrong but providing your parents by it for you, you can drink from 5 years old (lightweight drinks !)
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
So strange to me
@lindayoung4590
3 ай бұрын
There is sales tax in the UK - it's called VAT. You don't notice because the percentage is nationwide so it's already included in the shown price unlike in the US. We also have inheritance tax if you get left a large sum and captial gains tax if you sell expensive items such as holiday homes.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thx. For the info
@notreallydavid
4 ай бұрын
Just England - not Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
I’ve not lived there and am unfamiliar so not going to make comparisons I’m ignorant to
@notreallydavid
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries Ah!
@weejackrussell
4 ай бұрын
MOTs are done annually on every car that is three years old or more. Same test, same requirements for it in all of the UK.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
That’s the way it should be
@tristandunn4628
3 ай бұрын
Interesting to hear you say that about our public transport. In London, it is pretty good. However, in the rest of the UK, it's largely nothing to write home about. Go to Germany or the Netherlands and you'll see how much better it can be done. I dare say lots of other countries, too.
@thamesmead21
4 ай бұрын
Interesting, I have given up eating sugar and salt and enjoy my food just as much 😀😉🤯
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate your comment
@suedenym8666
3 ай бұрын
You do have to pay inheritance tax in the UK if you inherit above £325,000. So say you inherit a property worth £425,000, you have to pay tax on the extra £100,000. It's up to you to declare it. PAYE (pay as you earn) is the system by which you pay you income tax at source so what you receive has already been taxed. Everything in your weekly wage packet, or monthly salary therefore, is yours to keep. If you're self-employed however, you do have to declare your earnings and the tax office then assesses the tax you have to pay, so you pay retrospectively.
@elelegidosf9707
4 ай бұрын
The tax I disliked the least in the US is the one levied on used car sales. You buy a used car from someone on Facebook Marketplace etc and the government expects you to pay tax on the purchase price, lol. Why? The state already got their tax when the car was sold new. Few people respect this tax, anyway. I once sold a car to a sheriff's deputy and the guy asked me to put the sales price down on the title as $500 instead of the $3000 I sold it to him for.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Yeah. I’ve heard of that trick. Did it work?
@elelegidosf9707
3 ай бұрын
@@TheHicksonDiaries Yes, the state has no idea how much a vehicle sells for privately. All they know is what the buyer / seller tell them.
@Tuffydipstick
4 ай бұрын
Most Americans just say England. They don’t know the rest of the UK exists.
@karyne826
4 ай бұрын
Probably because about 88% of Uk population live in England 😅 England really is the U.K. 😂
@thadtuiol1717
4 ай бұрын
I don't blame them - England is where most people are and where most of the economy is. Suck it up, Celt.
@lordcharfield4529
4 ай бұрын
She’s living in England!
@tudormiller887
3 ай бұрын
They know Scotland pretty well, as most of them have Scottish ancestry, including Donald Trump.
@tudormiller887
3 ай бұрын
@@karyne826Unless they move the capital city of England to Birmingham or somewhere.
@jackkruese4258
4 ай бұрын
Hi I’m half English half American and agree with you totally. We really appreciate history here and not only preserve historical sites but don’t rip out town centres and re build constantly which I’ve seen happen in the US. It’s also much safer here I’m sure you agree. Though America does do one thing better than England in my opinion. My dad was a New Yorker and although he lived here for most of his life he always got the impression that English society was very heirachically based compared to America. A president, as head of state, wasn’t supposed to be better than us but one of us, ie an equal unlike the UKs head of state. Just a thought.
@missharry5727
4 ай бұрын
Tell Trump that.
@notreallydavid
4 ай бұрын
In a few oercent of cases inheritance tax is payable on an estate. This only applies if the sum is large enough and if no exemptions are applicable. The NHS diesn't have any formal influence on food regulations..
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
I know the NHS is not directly involved but the government has a precedent to set limits on foods in the name of health and safety
@maplemanz
3 ай бұрын
You are so right ,I like your unbiased video.
@ashodgkin
4 ай бұрын
She’s living in England and giving her views on her experience of living in England. Dunno why people are having a go for her not saying the UK.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. A relief to know I’m not alone out here with that logic
@williebauld1007
4 ай бұрын
We can legally drink from 5 as long as you are with a responsible adult in the UK, you only have to be 18 to buy alcohol We do pay inheritance tax in the UK on estates worth over £325k
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@Brookspirit
4 ай бұрын
There isn't much comedy on UK TV these days because of PC culture, the 70s to the 90s were the best years.
@weegiewarbler
4 ай бұрын
BS What you mean is you miss the racist, misogynist, and homophonic "comedy" that was prevalent in the 70s. Bernard Manning and his ilk. Saddo.
@grahamtruckel
4 ай бұрын
Can I suggest you drop the "England" comparisons and start talking about the UK. Many of your viewers throughout the UK will be offended by your continual reference to England because we don't use that term unless we're talking about sport or the law.
@jodinspired5672
3 ай бұрын
People who live in england refer to england… or who are English..
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Echoing Jodi spired5672 I have only lived in England.
@tboman4128
4 ай бұрын
The UK tax system is based on residence and domicile status, with progressive tax rates ranging from 20% to 45%. The US taxes its citizens and residents on their worldwide income, with federal tax rates from 10% to 37%. SMH
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Yes. And in the US you have to file your own. Hate that!
@arabellamileham9978
Ай бұрын
The majority of employed people will be taxed at source through PAYE but the self-employed or people who have extra income not derived from their salary (such as investments, rent from properties they own, foreign income or over a certain level of savings) will have to fill out a tax return every year.
@Paul_Allaker8450
4 ай бұрын
Taxes in the UK are just as bad, but HRMC do try and do it for you, but just to correct you here's a list of the big taxes we're subjected to: Income tax National Insurance Council Tax VAT (sort of like your sales tax) Stamp Duty (% of value of property you purchase) Capital Gains Tax (On profits earned from investments etc....) Inheritance Tax Death Duty Fuel Duty Business Rates Road Tax So you can see its just as bad! 😂
@CalicoShoes
3 ай бұрын
Agree that it sounds much simpler in terms of taxes in the UK! I did want to let you know that there are many ways for Americans to get their taxes done professionally for free. Some services are based on income, but not all. Credit Karma, for example, has free federal and state tax filing, and there are many other apps and community orgs that provide this. A big issue is just awareness that these exist.
@bobhale7302
3 ай бұрын
I have recently returned to England after living in China for fourteen years. I didn’t drive there because you have to have a Chinese license and I have decided not to drive in England. Of course as I am over sixty I can travel on local bus services anywhere in the country free as well as local train services where I live. (And the best pizza I ever had? There’s a restaurant in Beijing called The Tree. 😀)
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
Ай бұрын
Yeah...if the bar is THAT low...any country can look bright...
@lovemussb1940
3 ай бұрын
I think 3 things America could do that would make it better place is- 1- create a NHS for your people. 2-have the same rules in each state . 3-change your gun laws,tougher regulations will make a difference.
@user-ky6vw5up9m
Ай бұрын
London’s “Deep Tube” underground railway was pioneered by American Charles Yerkes.
@bretallen6064
4 ай бұрын
Lots of news on the effects of Brexit. How are the British coping with the rise in prices for food, etc.?
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Not sure I follow your comment but appreciate your participation
@carlrowland3757
2 ай бұрын
We do pay tax on inheritance but again it’s down to the inland revenue to tell you how much
@GarryMatthews-v4r
3 ай бұрын
Driving much depends on which town or city you live in, but your video is excellent in explaining most things but taxes are done on a pay as you earn (paye) ❤
@simhedgesrex7097
4 ай бұрын
The taxes are worked out by your employer in most case. But some people do need to do tax returns, especially if you have multiple income streams. I have to do one, but I do it via the online system provided by the government which is free and easy to use. So still a LOT simpler than the USA.
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Yes…it’s so much easier here.
@tristandunn4628
3 ай бұрын
Sadly, inheritance tax is a thing here in the UK. Totally sucks, given that all that money has already had tax paid on it.
@roundtheloopandback
3 ай бұрын
Hmm ok so I was born in 75 and am english, by the time i hit 16-17 we were going out in bars (some do this earlier if they look older), and around that time in the early 90s british drinking culture amongs the young was to go out and get smashed constantly, this hasn't really changed, various movements have come along and changed certain groups focus like rave culture did, just recently i'd say in the last 8 - 10 years the younger generation along with ditching smoking have in some sections abandoned this hard drinking culture and moved into the gym. However not all sections of society have moved to become gym bunnies.
@tenniskinsella7768
4 ай бұрын
If she's living in e gland she's talking about England Not a problem. On firm you can't say English Have to ssy btitish but the wsh and Scotland I believe can say Welsh and and scotish
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Yes. Thank you
@seldom_bucket
3 ай бұрын
Never tried american pizza but 100% agree it's better already. I've tried every pizza place near me and its never that tomatoey marinara and crisp bottom that american pizza looks like its more just a doughy cheese thing with ketchup.
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
If u ever get a chance to go to NYC-definitely try it. Jst make sure it’s not a chain.
@petejohnson1724
3 ай бұрын
You can legally drink at 16 in the uk if its as or part of a meal
@lynettemahoney1710
3 ай бұрын
Please don’t keep saying England you live in the United Kingdom,Britain or the UK for short
@TheHicksonDiaries
2 ай бұрын
Thx for the comment, please watch this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/169j2oCXoZqgkqQsi=ONRt39xKIqpdw0ZM
@user-cathysbd1
3 ай бұрын
Brilliant, really interesting xxxx
@TheHicksonDiaries
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@paulbaddiley7326
4 ай бұрын
Everything!
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Except pizza
@PhilipWorthington
3 ай бұрын
Just to be clear, when she says 'England Revenue Service' she means 'His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)'. It's also pretty obvious she hasn't figured out the difference between England, Britain and the UK. But otherwise a nice video!
@andyf4292
Ай бұрын
there is inheritance tax here, but its limited..
@pureholy
4 ай бұрын
Just to note we do have inheritance tax, 40% if you inherit more than £325000. Lottery winnings are tax free.
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Heard. Our inheritance tax is close to the same percentage but it’s on any dollar amount. Lottery and other winnings the same.
@johnnyshinnichi1785
4 ай бұрын
Lets face it: The MOT is not about safety, it's just another way for the government get money out of us. If it's about safety why don't 40 year old cars need one?
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Hmm. 🤔
@karlmcgowan9375
4 ай бұрын
Is it true that even though you live in a different country, you still have pay taxes in the US.
@boomshanka8743
4 ай бұрын
You have to file a US tax return every year, but most countries have tax agreements so you only pay in the country of residence. It gets tricky though for the first 12 months as you may need to pay a part year in the US and a part year where you reside (I did for my first year in the UK).
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@karlmcgown9375 yes. I do 😔
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@boomshanka8743. Good info thx
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
@derekhough-jm9gc. Your comment makes no sense
@FGZKlunk
4 ай бұрын
The tax system in the UK is not that easy, for the majority of taxes and the simple things, yes it is. We do pay tax on money inherited if the inheritance is more than £350k (or £500k if it involves a property). You also have to fill out a tax return when you go over a certain income or have non-standard income
@paulhorgan6152
4 ай бұрын
If you buy a brand new car after 3 years you have to get an MOT ticket ❤😊
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Ok. Good to know
@ericclifford641
Ай бұрын
Please remember you are in the United Kingdom not just england. Almost everything you highlighted does not just apply to england, but to Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. These other countries are often ignored by people from “overseas” . Wee Eric the Scotsman. Aug 2024.
@cherylwest9538
4 ай бұрын
When your talking about tax it sounds like the u.s is taking the piss out of its people ! Imo
@TheHicksonDiaries
4 ай бұрын
Pretty much...especially when you consider we don't much back for it.
@leeemery8099
4 ай бұрын
And remember England has the best football hooliganism
@TheHicksonDiaries
3 ай бұрын
Yes. I live with one…
@tudormiller887
3 ай бұрын
What ? There's no MLB or NHL. Only boring EPL, Cricket, Rugby & F1 Racing. How can things be better in the UK than in the USA ? 😊🇬🇧🇺🇸
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