Roger Kline
@rogerkline.bsky.social
Research Fellow, Middlesex University Business School. Disruptive innovator. Perennial optimist. Views are in my personal capacity
A story for the BBC i hope
New emails suggest Trump knew about conduct of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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New emails suggest Trump knew about conduct of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump knew about Epstein’s conduct, newly released emails suggest
In messages released by House Democrats, Epstein wrote ‘of course [Trump] knew about the girls’
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November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A story for the BBC i hope
New emails suggest Trump knew about conduct of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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New emails suggest Trump knew about conduct of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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Yet more evidence
"babies born to black mothers were 81% more likely to die in neonatal care and that babies whose mothers lived in the most deprived areas had a 63% higher risk."
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"babies born to black mothers were 81% more likely to die in neonatal care and that babies whose mothers lived in the most deprived areas had a 63% higher risk."
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Maternity: Babies born to certain groups up to 81% more likely to die in neonatal care, study finds
“Stark socioeconomic and ethnic inequalities” in the mortality of babies admitted to NHS neonatal units have been reported in new research.
The study, carried out at Liverpool University and publishe...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yet more evidence
"babies born to black mothers were 81% more likely to die in neonatal care and that babies whose mothers lived in the most deprived areas had a 63% higher risk."
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
"babies born to black mothers were 81% more likely to die in neonatal care and that babies whose mothers lived in the most deprived areas had a 63% higher risk."
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Good to hear Daniel Elkeles from NHS Providers on BBC TV this morning warn of sanctions where necessary faced with racist patients.
St George’s flags create ‘no go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn
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St George’s flags create ‘no go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn
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St George’s flags create ‘no go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn - Yahoo News UK
NHS staff have felt ‘deliberately intimidated’ by St George’s flags, warned one trust leader
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November 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Good to hear Daniel Elkeles from NHS Providers on BBC TV this morning warn of sanctions where necessary faced with racist patients.
St George’s flags create ‘no go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn
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St George’s flags create ‘no go zones’ for NHS staff, health leaders warn
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who's behind the attacks on the BBC at the moment?
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
who's behind the attacks on the BBC at the moment?
BBC resignations are result of internal ‘coup’, says former Sun editor . I'm sure he is right.
If there has been BBC bias I'd say it is in the other direction to that complained of. And Trump can go take a jump www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
If there has been BBC bias I'd say it is in the other direction to that complained of. And Trump can go take a jump www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC resignations are result of internal ‘coup’, says former Sun editor
David Yelland says Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were undermined by people close to BBC board
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November 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BBC resignations are result of internal ‘coup’, says former Sun editor . I'm sure he is right.
If there has been BBC bias I'd say it is in the other direction to that complained of. And Trump can go take a jump www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
If there has been BBC bias I'd say it is in the other direction to that complained of. And Trump can go take a jump www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
An excellent debunking of some of the nonsense around that simplifies organisational change www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Changing Change: From Heroic Leadership to Collective Agency
MAD statementThis leading article aims to Make a Difference (MAD) by challenging outdated but persistent ideas about organizational change and leadership. It calls for a fundamental shift away from...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
An excellent debunking of some of the nonsense around that simplifies organisational change www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism (and patient safety) concerns ignored
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RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism concerns ignored | News | Royal College of Nursing
The case exposed systemic failures in tackling race discrimination and highlights the vital role of RCN advocacy in challenging injustice
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November 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
RCN wins landmark case: chief nurse reinstated after racism (and patient safety) concerns ignored
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Well, as usual, this is a really thought provoking essay from Nadeem Moghal. Thank you
,https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blue-pill-green-red-dr-nadeem-moghal-hp2ge/
,https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blue-pill-green-red-dr-nadeem-moghal-hp2ge/
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Well, as usual, this is a really thought provoking essay from Nadeem Moghal. Thank you
,https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blue-pill-green-red-dr-nadeem-moghal-hp2ge/
,https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blue-pill-green-red-dr-nadeem-moghal-hp2ge/
Company linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes
Lock them up and don't release them accidentally.
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Lock them up and don't release them accidentally.
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Company linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes
Statement by administrators puts PPE Medpro’s total debts at £188m, including £39m said to be owed to HMRC
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November 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Company linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes
Lock them up and don't release them accidentally.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Lock them up and don't release them accidentally.
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Sleaze in plain sight.
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land
Council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care company www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land
Council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care company www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care company
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November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Sleaze in plain sight.
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land
Council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care company www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land
Council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care company www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Where are the foul racists when courage and selflessness is shown by a public service worker of Black and Minority Ethnic heritage? Silent.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Where are the foul racists when courage and selflessness is shown by a public service worker of Black and Minority Ethnic heritage? Silent.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Ho ho ho.
Reform-led council says flags must come down so Christmas lights can go up
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Reform-led council says flags must come down so Christmas lights can go up
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‘Beyond ironic’: Reform-led council says flags must come down so Christmas lights can go up
Kent county council says union flags and flags of St George must come off street lights because of safety concerns
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November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Ho ho ho.
Reform-led council says flags must come down so Christmas lights can go up
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Reform-led council says flags must come down so Christmas lights can go up
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World somersault champion speaks.
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxeshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/03/nigel-farage-backtracks-reform-uk-promise-cut-90bn-taxes?CMP=share_btn_url
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxeshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/03/nigel-farage-backtracks-reform-uk-promise-cut-90bn-taxes?CMP=share_btn_url
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
World somersault champion speaks.
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxeshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/03/nigel-farage-backtracks-reform-uk-promise-cut-90bn-taxes?CMP=share_btn_url
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxeshttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/03/nigel-farage-backtracks-reform-uk-promise-cut-90bn-taxes?CMP=share_btn_url
A landmark case
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Director who raised alarm about racism receives apology
A Black chief nursing officer has returned to work after her employer admitted it failed to address her concerns about race discrimination and equity.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A landmark case
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Thank you Farheen Akhtar for this excellent blog
The cultures we work within: Belonging, silence, and the cost of exclusion
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The cultures we work within: Belonging, silence, and the cost of exclusion
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The cultures we work within: Belonging, silence, and the cost of exclusion. By Farheen Akhtar – The official blog of BMJ Leader
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November 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Thank you Farheen Akhtar for this excellent blog
The cultures we work within: Belonging, silence, and the cost of exclusion
blogs.bmj.com/bmjleader/20...
The cultures we work within: Belonging, silence, and the cost of exclusion
blogs.bmj.com/bmjleader/20...
NHS STAFF SURVEY. The annual NHS staff survey is open till November 20th. Contrary to rumours it is entirely confidential and can be very important in identifying key issues that need addressing Please complete it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NHS STAFF SURVEY. The annual NHS staff survey is open till November 20th. Contrary to rumours it is entirely confidential and can be very important in identifying key issues that need addressing Please complete it.
In the 1594 words of the Secretary of State;s press release on antisemitism and racism in the NHS last week there were just 14 words on Islamophobia. Can someone explain why, please?https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-tackle-antisemitism-and-other-racism-in-the-nhs
November 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In the 1594 words of the Secretary of State;s press release on antisemitism and racism in the NHS last week there were just 14 words on Islamophobia. Can someone explain why, please?https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-tackle-antisemitism-and-other-racism-in-the-nhs
All credit to the changed leadership of the Trust for being so direct about the issues
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
November 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
All credit to the changed leadership of the Trust for being so direct about the issues
Colleagues outside the NHS - or indeed within it - may not realise the immense significant of this outcome.
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
November 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Colleagues outside the NHS - or indeed within it - may not realise the immense significant of this outcome.
Reposted by Roger Kline
Rare but encouraging. Let’s hope this gets proper coverage in the HSJ so that more boards are aware of it. @hsj.co.uk @davewwest.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Rare but encouraging. Let’s hope this gets proper coverage in the HSJ so that more boards are aware of it. @hsj.co.uk @davewwest.bsky.social
Reposted by Roger Kline
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
November 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
November 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse,
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse,
November 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse,
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse,