Marita Moloney
@maritamoloney.bsky.social
Assistant Editor @ BBC News, working on live pages and breaking news 🚨
Tipperary -> London
Tipperary -> London
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May 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th US president later today - follow our live coverage on BBC News here www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
Trump inauguration live updates: Trump promises blizzard of executive orders ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump will begin his second term in the White House after taking the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
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January 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th US president later today - follow our live coverage on BBC News here www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
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NEW: Is Britain becoming more generous?
Despite a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, the amount of money given to charities has risen since 2019.
Here’s why I think technology, rather than soaring altruism, is behind it…
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@thetimes.com 🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/0216...
Despite a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, the amount of money given to charities has risen since 2019.
Here’s why I think technology, rather than soaring altruism, is behind it…
1/7
@thetimes.com 🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/0216...
January 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
NEW: Is Britain becoming more generous?
Despite a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, the amount of money given to charities has risen since 2019.
Here’s why I think technology, rather than soaring altruism, is behind it…
1/7
@thetimes.com 🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/0216...
Despite a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, the amount of money given to charities has risen since 2019.
Here’s why I think technology, rather than soaring altruism, is behind it…
1/7
@thetimes.com 🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/0216...
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NEW: Is the NHS still good value for money?
Billions of pounds are being ploughed into Britain’s health service — with little noticeable improvement in health since 2019.
Critics say the NHS has become bloated and inefficient. Is it?
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/1130...
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Billions of pounds are being ploughed into Britain’s health service — with little noticeable improvement in health since 2019.
Critics say the NHS has become bloated and inefficient. Is it?
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/1130...
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December 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
NEW: Is the NHS still good value for money?
Billions of pounds are being ploughed into Britain’s health service — with little noticeable improvement in health since 2019.
Critics say the NHS has become bloated and inefficient. Is it?
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/1130...
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Billions of pounds are being ploughed into Britain’s health service — with little noticeable improvement in health since 2019.
Critics say the NHS has become bloated and inefficient. Is it?
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/1130...
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Watching Harry Potter and @maritamoloney.bsky.social has observed that the Irish guy only ever a) tries to make alcohol or b) blows things up
December 15, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Watching Harry Potter and @maritamoloney.bsky.social has observed that the Irish guy only ever a) tries to make alcohol or b) blows things up
Just an hour to go until Keir Starmer gives a speech on the "milestones" for his government - follow the BBC's live updates ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out 'plan for change' in major speech - live updates
The prime minister is to set out targets in areas including policing, housebuilding, the NHS and pre-school education.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Just an hour to go until Keir Starmer gives a speech on the "milestones" for his government - follow the BBC's live updates ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
'People want nothing to do with him': How Ireland turned away from Conor McGregor www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Conor McGregor: Nikita Hand verdict prompts seismic shift in Ireland support for MMA star
The verdict in Nikita Hand's civil rape case saw already dwindling support for the UFC star fall further.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 6:52 AM
'People want nothing to do with him': How Ireland turned away from Conor McGregor www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fascinating thread from @tomcalver.bsky.social.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
NEW: Are we tough enough on killers?
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
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🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
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🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
November 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Fascinating thread from @tomcalver.bsky.social.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
Reposted by Marita Moloney
NEW: Are we tough enough on killers?
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
November 24, 2024 at 9:41 AM
NEW: Are we tough enough on killers?
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
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In 1997 the late Sir John Prescott said "we're all middle class now". What's happened to class since? I'll be on Times Radio later with Henry Bonsu to discuss
At the time, most people would've said they didn't belong to any social class. But in the mid-2010s, working class identity surged
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At the time, most people would've said they didn't belong to any social class. But in the mid-2010s, working class identity surged
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November 21, 2024 at 8:20 PM
In 1997 the late Sir John Prescott said "we're all middle class now". What's happened to class since? I'll be on Times Radio later with Henry Bonsu to discuss
At the time, most people would've said they didn't belong to any social class. But in the mid-2010s, working class identity surged
1/4
At the time, most people would've said they didn't belong to any social class. But in the mid-2010s, working class identity surged
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We’re running a live page on the snow - follow the latest on school closures, travel disruption and weather warnings (along with lots of nice pics) here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
UK weather latest: Commuters warned of disruption as country gets 'first taste of winter'
Some 130 schools are closed in Wales and 40 in the West Midlands because of snow.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 10:36 AM
We’re running a live page on the snow - follow the latest on school closures, travel disruption and weather warnings (along with lots of nice pics) here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...