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#standingstonesunday Plouharnel #Brittany
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December 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
@thenerve.news can you let us know your policy for open and transparent advertising for interns? Or are you just like the rest of the media -
people who contact you, know people or can afford time without pay.
people who contact you, know people or can afford time without pay.
December 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
@thenerve.news can you let us know your policy for open and transparent advertising for interns? Or are you just like the rest of the media -
people who contact you, know people or can afford time without pay.
people who contact you, know people or can afford time without pay.
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Thames Water has deferred £2.5m bonus, disguised as retention payments, to execs.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.5m in bonuses to bosses
Heavily indebted utility puts back ‘retention payments’ for 21 executives until new year amid search for rescue deal
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Thames Water has deferred £2.5m bonus, disguised as retention payments, to execs.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
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Farah Naz, whose niece Zara Aleena was killed in 2022, highlighted the need for “cross-party action”. "If the ambition is to halve violence against women and girls over the next decade, that ambition itself implies long-term commitment beyond any single government."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
‘My niece Zara Aleena’s death is forcing change but reform must be cross-party’
<span id="docs-internal-guid-6a4d4628-7fff-71f7-c1de-24333d41ef8d">The families of aspiring lawyer Zara Aleena and student Libby Squire have welcomed measures under the Government's violence agai...
www.mirror.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Farah Naz, whose niece Zara Aleena was killed in 2022, highlighted the need for “cross-party action”. "If the ambition is to halve violence against women and girls over the next decade, that ambition itself implies long-term commitment beyond any single government."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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I’m not often lost for words but…
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m not often lost for words but…
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The poorest 20% Britons pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
The bottom 50% of the population owns less than 5% of wealth, bottom 20% has 0.5%.
Can't reduce child/household poverty and relieve suffering without equitable distribution of income/wealth.
The bottom 50% of the population owns less than 5% of wealth, bottom 20% has 0.5%.
Can't reduce child/household poverty and relieve suffering without equitable distribution of income/wealth.
To tackle child poverty the government must deal with parental poverty
Labour's child poverty strategy offers some welcome measures, but it won't address the factors keeping families trapped in poverty
leftfootforward.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The poorest 20% Britons pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
The bottom 50% of the population owns less than 5% of wealth, bottom 20% has 0.5%.
Can't reduce child/household poverty and relieve suffering without equitable distribution of income/wealth.
The bottom 50% of the population owns less than 5% of wealth, bottom 20% has 0.5%.
Can't reduce child/household poverty and relieve suffering without equitable distribution of income/wealth.
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The man who killed Ellen Cook in Leicestershire in May this year has been given a life sentence, subject to a hospital order. Her son Daniel Cook, who has schizophrenia, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Ellen on the basis of diminished responsibility.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Man given life sentence after stabbing mum to death in Littlethorpe
His sentence is subject to an order which means he will only go to prison when deemed medically fit to.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The man who killed Ellen Cook in Leicestershire in May this year has been given a life sentence, subject to a hospital order. Her son Daniel Cook, who has schizophrenia, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Ellen on the basis of diminished responsibility.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Arc of the Hurlers today #standingstonesunday
December 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Arc of the Hurlers today #standingstonesunday
#standingstonesunday Bodmin Moor Cornwall
December 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#standingstonesunday Bodmin Moor Cornwall
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National Insurance Dodge
UK employers pay national insurance on employee/director wages.
That doesn't apply to profits (instead of wages) extracted by partners in partnerships.
Billions dodged. I asked the Minister whether that policy was wrong.
Watch how he dodges the question.
UK employers pay national insurance on employee/director wages.
That doesn't apply to profits (instead of wages) extracted by partners in partnerships.
Billions dodged. I asked the Minister whether that policy was wrong.
Watch how he dodges the question.
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
National Insurance Dodge
UK employers pay national insurance on employee/director wages.
That doesn't apply to profits (instead of wages) extracted by partners in partnerships.
Billions dodged. I asked the Minister whether that policy was wrong.
Watch how he dodges the question.
UK employers pay national insurance on employee/director wages.
That doesn't apply to profits (instead of wages) extracted by partners in partnerships.
Billions dodged. I asked the Minister whether that policy was wrong.
Watch how he dodges the question.
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UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000.
One of many ways in which the state supports banking industry.
The state acts as the lender of last resort, bails out, hands subsidies, covers-up bank crimes, execs rarely prosecuted.
They still resent paying taxes, engage in antisocial practices.
One of many ways in which the state supports banking industry.
The state acts as the lender of last resort, bails out, hands subsidies, covers-up bank crimes, execs rarely prosecuted.
They still resent paying taxes, engage in antisocial practices.
UK bank customer protection if firm goes bust rises to £120,000
Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000.
One of many ways in which the state supports banking industry.
The state acts as the lender of last resort, bails out, hands subsidies, covers-up bank crimes, execs rarely prosecuted.
They still resent paying taxes, engage in antisocial practices.
One of many ways in which the state supports banking industry.
The state acts as the lender of last resort, bails out, hands subsidies, covers-up bank crimes, execs rarely prosecuted.
They still resent paying taxes, engage in antisocial practices.
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Thames Water bidder offering £1bn extra cash injection.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
Thames Water bidder says it is offering £1bn extra cash injection
Castle Water says restructuring plans do not go far enough and extra funds will help resolve pollution crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Thames Water bidder offering £1bn extra cash injection.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Putting the finishing touches to the deep dive into Tinside Lido in #Plymouth.
Though this is my favourite image of the stairwell as it is now, it's not the one I'll be using in the newsletter. For reasons.
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Though this is my favourite image of the stairwell as it is now, it's not the one I'll be using in the newsletter. For reasons.
Subscribe here: buttondown.com/WestCountryM...
October 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Putting the finishing touches to the deep dive into Tinside Lido in #Plymouth.
Though this is my favourite image of the stairwell as it is now, it's not the one I'll be using in the newsletter. For reasons.
Subscribe here: buttondown.com/WestCountryM...
Though this is my favourite image of the stairwell as it is now, it's not the one I'll be using in the newsletter. For reasons.
Subscribe here: buttondown.com/WestCountryM...
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INVISIBLE WOMEN brings together bereaved families of Black, minoritised and migrant women who lost their lives to domestic abuse and fatal male violence.
#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou
Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...
#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou
Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...
October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
INVISIBLE WOMEN brings together bereaved families of Black, minoritised and migrant women who lost their lives to domestic abuse and fatal male violence.
#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou
Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...
#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou
Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...
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Pornography depicting strangulation to become criminal offence in the UK
Pornography depicting strangulation to become criminal offence in the UK
Legal requirement to be placed on tech platforms to prevent users from seeing such ‘choking’ material
Porn featuring strangulation or suffocation – often referred to as “choking” – is due to be criminalised, with a legal requirement placed on tech platforms to prevent UK users from seeing such material.
Possessing or publishing porn featuring choking will become a criminal offence under amendments to the Crime and Policing bill tabled in parliament on Monday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Pornography depicting strangulation to become criminal offence in the UK
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Looks like Michelle Mone is going to have to sell that yacht
(from Feb 23)
(from Feb 23)
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Looks like Michelle Mone is going to have to sell that yacht
(from Feb 23)
(from Feb 23)
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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UK Govt to capitulate to Big Pharma
Ministers have drawn up proposals to pay companies 25% more for NHS medicines.
Too many corporations holding govts/peopie to ransom - give us what we want or else
Energy
Water
Banks
Internet
Tax abuses
Who governs - Corporations or elected govts?
Ministers have drawn up proposals to pay companies 25% more for NHS medicines.
Too many corporations holding govts/peopie to ransom - give us what we want or else
Energy
Water
Banks
Internet
Tax abuses
Who governs - Corporations or elected govts?
‘Patients will suffer’: tales from the frontline of the UK pharma crisis
The pricing standoff between government and industry has stalled research and put thousands of jobs at risk
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
UK Govt to capitulate to Big Pharma
Ministers have drawn up proposals to pay companies 25% more for NHS medicines.
Too many corporations holding govts/peopie to ransom - give us what we want or else
Energy
Water
Banks
Internet
Tax abuses
Who governs - Corporations or elected govts?
Ministers have drawn up proposals to pay companies 25% more for NHS medicines.
Too many corporations holding govts/peopie to ransom - give us what we want or else
Energy
Water
Banks
Internet
Tax abuses
Who governs - Corporations or elected govts?
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The energy bill write off con.
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Thousands on benefits could have energy debt cancelled by Ofgem
Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The energy bill write off con.
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
Fuel poverty rising, debt £4.4bn. Ofgem says £500m could be written off.
It would be added to the bills of other customers. Energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
No cut in their profit. Debt would be rebuilt
Nationalise energy. End profiteering
#standingstonesunday Men an Tol #penwith
October 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#standingstonesunday Men an Tol #penwith
Downtor circle and row #dartmoor #standingstonesunday
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Downtor circle and row #dartmoor #standingstonesunday
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3/3 and it isn’t some nebulous & dignified “patriotism”
It’s Reform & various far right pig people stirring up racism
What do you & @plymouthlabour.bsky.social say about this?
Starmer could’ve made his key focus the NHS …but no….
Furious
It’s Reform & various far right pig people stirring up racism
What do you & @plymouthlabour.bsky.social say about this?
Starmer could’ve made his key focus the NHS …but no….
Furious
October 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
3/3 and it isn’t some nebulous & dignified “patriotism”
It’s Reform & various far right pig people stirring up racism
What do you & @plymouthlabour.bsky.social say about this?
Starmer could’ve made his key focus the NHS …but no….
Furious
It’s Reform & various far right pig people stirring up racism
What do you & @plymouthlabour.bsky.social say about this?
Starmer could’ve made his key focus the NHS …but no….
Furious
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Broadsands Chambered Tomb: A Neolithic chambered tomb or passage grave located on the southern slope overlooking the Torbay coast at Broadsands. This megalithic chamber has a single parallel-sided entrance passage 3.8 metres long and 1.
October 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Broadsands Chambered Tomb: A Neolithic chambered tomb or passage grave located on the southern slope overlooking the Torbay coast at Broadsands. This megalithic chamber has a single parallel-sided entrance passage 3.8 metres long and 1.