The Church is to take on Wonga: Congratulations about time somebody did!

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Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:11 on 25th July 2013 Fantastic news that the Church will compete with a Company called 'Wonga' who lend money to those who can least afford to repay it. Even more so when you learn that 'Wonga' charge something in excess of 1000% interest, and they are not alone! Congratulations are in order here, what say you members? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:16 on 25th July 2013 The Archbishop of Canterbury leads the way... Very well done I say! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sk Lawson Posts: 4014 Joined: 7th Oct 2010 Location: USA	quotePosted at 22:19 on 25th July 2013 I say "kick their butts"...people are so desparate for help these days and the most needy is slowly becoming the middle income European young or older ancestors these days. One's making under $50,000. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
MikeT Posts: 1190 Joined: 2nd Apr 2013 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:40 on 25th July 2013 No we should thank the footballer Papiss Ciisse the Newcastle United footballer, who refused to wear the shirt with the Wonga logo, then the church got involved. So what have people got to say about football now? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:42 on 25th July 2013 1000% interest, Wonga deserve to be put out of business, that's appalling. I agree Ron, well done to the Church of England, I heard their Credit Union plans on the news. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
rustyruth Posts: 18773 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:44 on 25th July 2013 Didn't know about the footballer Mike, that's interesting, and good on him, never heard of him but well done. Edited by: rustyruth at:25th July 2013 22:45 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
MikeT Posts: 1190 Joined: 2nd Apr 2013 Location: England	quotePosted at 22:50 on 25th July 2013 Through negotiations now, I think he is going to wear the shirt with the logo, but at least he got the ball rolling My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 08:18 on 26th July 2013 I wasn't aware of that either Mike. Well done Papiss Ciisse!! Amazing what you learn each day on POE eh? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 08:33 on 26th July 2013 The best of it is, it has just been announced that the Church was also indirectly funding 'Wonga'. Can you believe that? My understandiing is that urgent talks are under way! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Edward Lever Posts: 734 Joined: 22nd Dec 2005 Location: UK	quotePosted at 09:46 on 26th July 2013 Crazy idea! What happens if the borrower defaults on the church loan ? Will the Bishop send the Vicar and the choir boys round to break your legs ? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions