four hundred million text messages sent every day in the uk.

and a penny tax on an e-mail as well,that should sort out  all their problems for ever.

Yes brass, 4 million quid I reckon.. telling texters that they've got to pay up to subsidise gamblers may not go down well

Anything else for your "penny tax" system?

There has to a catch,lets build 50 new hospitals in london,10  pence tax on posting letters

Brass, don't think you've done your sums there... 10p tax on letters (how many of those these days compared with before) to build 50 new hospitals?

Not saying you're wrong, just seems not right
In theory, raising money by"other taxes", especially very small ones, would not be too unpopular, or unnoticed by most...

Big rich firms send out bills every day by post

The Government could also place a transaction charge of one penny on a debit card every time a card is used ,this would collect millions of pounds a week,but please leave the poor gambler alone.

feck sake,my suggestions would clear the national debt in a couple of years and nobody would suffer.
looks like people in government have no brains,but please stop picking on the gambler

You cannot tax messages sent to enquire about the health or safety of another person eg a family member or relative. However, I'd agree to a tax on any social media users eg tik-tok (whatever that's); Whatsapp; Tinder; X; etc.

Texts are dead. Been like that years

WhatsApp and the others beat texts by miles

I've never used Whatsapp or any social media. My mobile is only connected to the internet briefly for important info eg emails and stock prices (when out). Otherwise, no internet at all as it's not secure. I do not even use public wifi for the same reason.

Stay off the buses 2. Very dangerous

Buses can be smelly. Some users stink of fried onions and curry spices. The worst is the body odour and the unwashed overcoats of the elderly.

one penny tax on all curry spices.

I love curries and spices but I do not want the smell on my clothes when I go out in public.

One penny tax for every sh i t e post on this forum

A mega bonanza if you'd include social media esp facebook and X.

@impossible

That's an impressive level of personal cybersecurity, but are you really fussed about the security of sending a WhatsApp message to your friends to ask who is up for a pint tonight or the like?