Ben #ActNow 🔥🌳🌊
@benaldo.bsky.social
People+planet-centred Service Designer / Product Manager
Service Manual & Service Standard, GDS, DSIT
Woke
he/him
Service Manual & Service Standard, GDS, DSIT
Woke
he/him
Don't worry soggy Brits, soon it'll be dry for months on end with wildfire risks and droughts.
February 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Don't worry soggy Brits, soon it'll be dry for months on end with wildfire risks and droughts.
One of the crappest and most annoying lyrics.
February 7, 2026 at 10:46 PM
One of the crappest and most annoying lyrics.
That's a good January of #boardgames
February 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM
That's a good January of #boardgames
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Experience: I am the Excel world champion
Experience: I am the Excel world champion
I have been called the LeBron James of spreadsheets, but I try not to take myself too seriously
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Experience: I am the Excel world champion
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That‘s the spirit.
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
That‘s the spirit.
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yikes ok, unfollowing now. really enjoyed her exhibit at the louvre, had no idea she’s in the epstein files.
Starting to think these weren’t really applied with the consideration required by law
February 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM
yikes ok, unfollowing now. really enjoyed her exhibit at the louvre, had no idea she’s in the epstein files.
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I'm on a train from Bristol to London.
As we left Bristol, I noticed the government today published its Fuel Finder API, sharing real time prices at petrol stations around the UK.
I'm just arriving in London, Here's the app that I made using AI while en route. fuel-finder-replit3507.replit.app
As we left Bristol, I noticed the government today published its Fuel Finder API, sharing real time prices at petrol stations around the UK.
I'm just arriving in London, Here's the app that I made using AI while en route. fuel-finder-replit3507.replit.app
fuel-finder-replit3507.replit.app
February 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I'm on a train from Bristol to London.
As we left Bristol, I noticed the government today published its Fuel Finder API, sharing real time prices at petrol stations around the UK.
I'm just arriving in London, Here's the app that I made using AI while en route. fuel-finder-replit3507.replit.app
As we left Bristol, I noticed the government today published its Fuel Finder API, sharing real time prices at petrol stations around the UK.
I'm just arriving in London, Here's the app that I made using AI while en route. fuel-finder-replit3507.replit.app
ok winter, well done, you've made your very long and damp and grey and drizzly point. Any blue sky and sunshine would be just great now please.
February 3, 2026 at 9:44 AM
ok winter, well done, you've made your very long and damp and grey and drizzly point. Any blue sky and sunshine would be just great now please.
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The Democrats didn’t flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
The PEOPLE flipped a red seat in the Texas Senate.
The PEOPLE flipped a red seat in the Texas Senate.
February 1, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The Democrats didn’t flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
The PEOPLE flipped a red seat in the Texas Senate.
The PEOPLE flipped a red seat in the Texas Senate.
5 classes you took at university
1. I cannot remember what classes I took at university
1. I cannot remember what classes I took at university
5 Classes you took at university
1. Atmosphere, weather and climate
2. Man, land and time
3. Perceptual geography
4. Introduction to psychology
5. Web design and development
1. Atmosphere, weather and climate
2. Man, land and time
3. Perceptual geography
4. Introduction to psychology
5. Web design and development
5 classes you took in university
1. Food and Famine in the Roman World
2. Athenian Democracy
3. Christianity before the Edict of Milan (=early Christianity)
4. Greek Comedy
5. Introduction to Comparative Linguistics
I think about something to do with one of these pretty much every day.
1. Food and Famine in the Roman World
2. Athenian Democracy
3. Christianity before the Edict of Milan (=early Christianity)
4. Greek Comedy
5. Introduction to Comparative Linguistics
I think about something to do with one of these pretty much every day.
February 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
5 classes you took at university
1. I cannot remember what classes I took at university
1. I cannot remember what classes I took at university
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We have a perfect Rectangular February coming up, first time we’ve had one since 2015
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
We have a perfect Rectangular February coming up, first time we’ve had one since 2015
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
Every time I play Dune Imperium Uprising I want to post about it on social media. It's just so good.
Might try a house rule next time - option to retain unplayed cards in your hand. Because it's hard and rare to trash, and cards come round slowly... Might knacker the balance tho...
#boardgames
Might try a house rule next time - option to retain unplayed cards in your hand. Because it's hard and rare to trash, and cards come round slowly... Might knacker the balance tho...
#boardgames
February 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Every time I play Dune Imperium Uprising I want to post about it on social media. It's just so good.
Might try a house rule next time - option to retain unplayed cards in your hand. Because it's hard and rare to trash, and cards come round slowly... Might knacker the balance tho...
#boardgames
Might try a house rule next time - option to retain unplayed cards in your hand. Because it's hard and rare to trash, and cards come round slowly... Might knacker the balance tho...
#boardgames
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Standards won’t do anything unless integrated into a larger system that includes carrots & sticks.
Today, we shaped our 2026 activities for the German #ServiceStandard. My product management colleague Robert asked for a short input on what worked in the UK.
I made that slide.
All remains relevant
Today, we shaped our 2026 activities for the German #ServiceStandard. My product management colleague Robert asked for a short input on what worked in the UK.
I made that slide.
All remains relevant
January 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Standards won’t do anything unless integrated into a larger system that includes carrots & sticks.
Today, we shaped our 2026 activities for the German #ServiceStandard. My product management colleague Robert asked for a short input on what worked in the UK.
I made that slide.
All remains relevant
Today, we shaped our 2026 activities for the German #ServiceStandard. My product management colleague Robert asked for a short input on what worked in the UK.
I made that slide.
All remains relevant
I love improving the Service Manual + Standard.
But I'm even more interested in fixing the management of the mountain of GDS+govt content about making great public digital services.
Strategic, joined-up, no duplication or contradictions. Users not having to stitch it together themselves.
But I'm even more interested in fixing the management of the mountain of GDS+govt content about making great public digital services.
Strategic, joined-up, no duplication or contradictions. Users not having to stitch it together themselves.
January 29, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I love improving the Service Manual + Standard.
But I'm even more interested in fixing the management of the mountain of GDS+govt content about making great public digital services.
Strategic, joined-up, no duplication or contradictions. Users not having to stitch it together themselves.
But I'm even more interested in fixing the management of the mountain of GDS+govt content about making great public digital services.
Strategic, joined-up, no duplication or contradictions. Users not having to stitch it together themselves.
🔔 Did you know you can get emailed whenever the GOV.UK Service Standard or Service Manual are updated?
Just click on 'Get emails when any guidance within this topic is updated' within the sections you're interested in at www.gov.uk/service-manual, including the Service Standard itself. 📬
Just click on 'Get emails when any guidance within this topic is updated' within the sections you're interested in at www.gov.uk/service-manual, including the Service Standard itself. 📬
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
🔔 Did you know you can get emailed whenever the GOV.UK Service Standard or Service Manual are updated?
Just click on 'Get emails when any guidance within this topic is updated' within the sections you're interested in at www.gov.uk/service-manual, including the Service Standard itself. 📬
Just click on 'Get emails when any guidance within this topic is updated' within the sections you're interested in at www.gov.uk/service-manual, including the Service Standard itself. 📬
We (GDS) have today updated 4 points of the Service Standard around use of generative AI in services:
www.gov.uk/service-manu...
#govdesign 1/5
www.gov.uk/service-manu...
#govdesign 1/5
Service Standard
The Service Standard helps teams to create and run great public services.
www.gov.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
We (GDS) have today updated 4 points of the Service Standard around use of generative AI in services:
www.gov.uk/service-manu...
#govdesign 1/5
www.gov.uk/service-manu...
#govdesign 1/5
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Yes, it looks like TikTok is actively suspending accounts with anti-ICE content--I know someone with a large following who had their account "suspended" indefinitely. Isn't this the kind of censorship republicans held endless congressional hearing about? This should be a huge story.
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Yes, it looks like TikTok is actively suspending accounts with anti-ICE content--I know someone with a large following who had their account "suspended" indefinitely. Isn't this the kind of censorship republicans held endless congressional hearing about? This should be a huge story.
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Can’t help but notice a lot of social media reports of Tik Tok censoring anti-ICE content in its first weekend under Trump-directed US management, and no mainstream news coverage thus far.
January 26, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Can’t help but notice a lot of social media reports of Tik Tok censoring anti-ICE content in its first weekend under Trump-directed US management, and no mainstream news coverage thus far.
I've created a hidden board game table inside my dining table. #boardgames
January 25, 2026 at 11:43 AM
I've created a hidden board game table inside my dining table. #boardgames
As the 9 shots are fired by one of the anonymous paramilitary force called ICE, another one of them starts clapping.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
Minneapolis live: Man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis named as US citizen Alex Pretti
The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 7:14 AM
As the 9 shots are fired by one of the anonymous paramilitary force called ICE, another one of them starts clapping.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
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CNN airs a compilation of ICE aggression against peaceful protesters in Minnesota
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
CNN airs a compilation of ICE aggression against peaceful protesters in Minnesota
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Where is our national press? The government has been shooting at and harassing clergy for months. This used to be a red line. The reality is their red line moved, not yours. They’re cowards.
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Where is our national press? The government has been shooting at and harassing clergy for months. This used to be a red line. The reality is their red line moved, not yours. They’re cowards.
how I would love to lie in.
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
how I would love to lie in.
From the UK govt, not an environmental pressure group:
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse"
"Serious + Organised Crime will exploit & gain control over scarce resources"
"Conflict + military escalation as groups compete for land, food & water"
www.gov.uk/government/p... #actnow
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse"
"Serious + Organised Crime will exploit & gain control over scarce resources"
"Conflict + military escalation as groups compete for land, food & water"
www.gov.uk/government/p... #actnow
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM
From the UK govt, not an environmental pressure group:
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse"
"Serious + Organised Crime will exploit & gain control over scarce resources"
"Conflict + military escalation as groups compete for land, food & water"
www.gov.uk/government/p... #actnow
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse"
"Serious + Organised Crime will exploit & gain control over scarce resources"
"Conflict + military escalation as groups compete for land, food & water"
www.gov.uk/government/p... #actnow