Sheila Dillon
@thesheiladillon.bsky.social
Broadcaster/journalist The Food Programme @bbcradio4 My views, obviously, not the BBC’s. Cabbages & Kings. Agent for speaking, chairing, whatnot: sally@sallyhope.biz
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We’ve updated our Clacton billboard to tell voters their MP just took £40k from a US firm that advises clients how to offshore their money and pay less tax. For the full story see video below 👇
December 5, 2024 at 2:24 PM
We’ve updated our Clacton billboard to tell voters their MP just took £40k from a US firm that advises clients how to offshore their money and pay less tax. For the full story see video below 👇
Glasgow #bbcfoodawards.. thrills, fun, exhaustion, marvellous people. Then Edinburgh … different kettle of…lovely skies, December sun over the Water of Leith. Then, tonight, London reentry…….
December 5, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Glasgow #bbcfoodawards.. thrills, fun, exhaustion, marvellous people. Then Edinburgh … different kettle of…lovely skies, December sun over the Water of Leith. Then, tonight, London reentry…….
The US medical system. Keep it out of Britain.
A doctor’s letter to United Healthcare for denying nausea meds for a child on chemo
December 5, 2024 at 9:41 PM
The US medical system. Keep it out of Britain.
“The reform of APR was necessary, but the solution proposed may prove overly simplistic in some ways. Land is worth a lot because of wealthy individuals gaming the system, but it shouldn’t be farmers—particularly those committed to nature friendly farming—who end up paying the price for this”
In the light of mounting farmer frustration over changes to farmland and business tax relief, could the government use this moment to reshape policies that truly support nature friendly farmers?
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Inheritance Tax: What the new rules mean for farmers | Sustain
In the light of mounting farmer frustration over changes to farmland and business tax relief, could the government use this moment to reshape policies that truly support nature friendly farmers?
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December 4, 2024 at 7:26 AM
“The reform of APR was necessary, but the solution proposed may prove overly simplistic in some ways. Land is worth a lot because of wealthy individuals gaming the system, but it shouldn’t be farmers—particularly those committed to nature friendly farming—who end up paying the price for this”
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“We cannot simply pretend that intensive farming systems are good for the climate or good for the planet.”
Ruth Wescott (@uksustain.bsky.social) speaking about intensive pig farming on BBC Farming Today.
Listen from 00.19 – 9.13
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Ruth Wescott (@uksustain.bsky.social) speaking about intensive pig farming on BBC Farming Today.
Listen from 00.19 – 9.13
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Farming Today - 21/11/24 Hedges, intensive pig farming, sustainable food systems - BBC Sounds
Hedgerows in decline, in spite of agri-environment schemes to help them.
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November 21, 2024 at 12:53 PM
“We cannot simply pretend that intensive farming systems are good for the climate or good for the planet.”
Ruth Wescott (@uksustain.bsky.social) speaking about intensive pig farming on BBC Farming Today.
Listen from 00.19 – 9.13
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Ruth Wescott (@uksustain.bsky.social) speaking about intensive pig farming on BBC Farming Today.
Listen from 00.19 – 9.13
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Sustain joins calls to reject plans for large intensive livestock facility in Norfolk, as it jeopardises local and national climate change commitments.
Listen to our climate manager Ruth Westcott break it down on BBC Radio Norfolk
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Listen to our climate manager Ruth Westcott break it down on BBC Radio Norfolk
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Sustain joins call to stop extension of Methwold factory farm | Sustain
Sustain joins tens of thousands who are calling on King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council to reject plans for a large intensive livestock facility in rural Norfolk on the grounds that it would…
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November 26, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Sustain joins calls to reject plans for large intensive livestock facility in Norfolk, as it jeopardises local and national climate change commitments.
Listen to our climate manager Ruth Westcott break it down on BBC Radio Norfolk
Find out more👉
Listen to our climate manager Ruth Westcott break it down on BBC Radio Norfolk
Find out more👉
Wonderful launch for a wonderful book…. by a pretty wonderful writer. Never made a book cake before!!
Launched 🪽
Big love for everyone who came to celebrate #TheUnexpected @ink84books.bsky.social & got to taste the best of book cakes by @thesheiladillon.bsky.social
@hqstories.bsky.social
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Big love for everyone who came to celebrate #TheUnexpected @ink84books.bsky.social & got to taste the best of book cakes by @thesheiladillon.bsky.social
@hqstories.bsky.social
❤️
November 28, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Wonderful launch for a wonderful book…. by a pretty wonderful writer. Never made a book cake before!!
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Bread and Roses - outstanding new film in the bravery of Afghan women still fighting for their rights. Terrific conversation with Malala Yousafzai & director Sahra Mani on tonight’s BBC Front Row 715pm Radio 4 or link here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
November 18, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Bread and Roses - outstanding new film in the bravery of Afghan women still fighting for their rights. Terrific conversation with Malala Yousafzai & director Sahra Mani on tonight’s BBC Front Row 715pm Radio 4 or link here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Today’s Russian papers on today’s economic problems in Russia: “Butter 30% more expensive than last year…price of potatoes up 65%.” Plus, the rouble falls past 100 against the dollar & “Chinese banks tighten checks on payments…” #ReadingRussia
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (21 November 2024)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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November 21, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Today’s Russian papers on today’s economic problems in Russia: “Butter 30% more expensive than last year…price of potatoes up 65%.” Plus, the rouble falls past 100 against the dollar & “Chinese banks tighten checks on payments…” #ReadingRussia
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"What will Putin do next?" A few thoughts.
Ukraine war: After days of escalation, what will Russia's Putin do next?
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg assesses the Russian leader's next move.
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November 22, 2024 at 8:27 AM
"What will Putin do next?" A few thoughts.
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Good analysis of the farm IHT issue by @richardjmurphy.bsky.social, but the govt isn't addressing the main problems farmers face so this just adds to the stack. A shame there's so much 'farmers ruining the countryside' narrative, though. We ... 1/2
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/11...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/11...
Why inheritance tax charges are really good for real farmers – but not for financial whizz kids
I am aware I touched on the issue of inheritance tax on farms yesterday, but I felt it was worth another go. There is a lot of additional analysis in this post, so I hope it is worthwhile reading.
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November 21, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Good analysis of the farm IHT issue by @richardjmurphy.bsky.social, but the govt isn't addressing the main problems farmers face so this just adds to the stack. A shame there's so much 'farmers ruining the countryside' narrative, though. We ... 1/2
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/11...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/11...
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For me, the government reforms of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) miss two big opportunities
1. The political opportunity Labour had coming in to win over more farmers & ‘deep rural’ voters
2. The policy opportunity to use APR more imaginatively
A 🧵 on what I mean…
1. The political opportunity Labour had coming in to win over more farmers & ‘deep rural’ voters
2. The policy opportunity to use APR more imaginatively
A 🧵 on what I mean…
November 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM
For me, the government reforms of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) miss two big opportunities
1. The political opportunity Labour had coming in to win over more farmers & ‘deep rural’ voters
2. The policy opportunity to use APR more imaginatively
A 🧵 on what I mean…
1. The political opportunity Labour had coming in to win over more farmers & ‘deep rural’ voters
2. The policy opportunity to use APR more imaginatively
A 🧵 on what I mean…
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Jeremy Clarkson, James Dyson, the Earl of Derby – they’re up in arms about paying tax on the vast areas of land they own.
Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/
Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/
November 18, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Jeremy Clarkson, James Dyson, the Earl of Derby – they’re up in arms about paying tax on the vast areas of land they own.
Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/
Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/
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Information on #NowYoureAsking, the podcast @taraflynnirl.bsky.social and I do, in case it's new to you. Season 4 is back tomorrow!!!
November 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Information on #NowYoureAsking, the podcast @taraflynnirl.bsky.social and I do, in case it's new to you. Season 4 is back tomorrow!!!
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Bee is on tonight's BBC Front Row at 715pm, along with a batch of Christopher Isherwood's (freshly made!) brownies.. We are talking writers' recipes. Radio 4 or on the link here after: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
I love eating every kind of vegetable fritter, including these courgette (AKA zucchini) ones. But I don't always enjoy standing & frying them. So I was delighted when I realised I could 'fry' them in the oven on a single tray, like roast potatoes. Recipe in THE SECRET OF COOKING Photo Matt Russell
November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Bee is on tonight's BBC Front Row at 715pm, along with a batch of Christopher Isherwood's (freshly made!) brownies.. We are talking writers' recipes. Radio 4 or on the link here after: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
This year our annual @bbcfoodprog edition concentrates on food in children’s fiction (thank you Katherine Rundell, Anna James, Michael Rosen, & The Children’s Bookshop in Muswell Hill) & best new cookbooks for children. So, not much time for the grown ups. Here are some of my favourites. With cat.
November 17, 2024 at 2:04 PM
This year our annual @bbcfoodprog edition concentrates on food in children’s fiction (thank you Katherine Rundell, Anna James, Michael Rosen, & The Children’s Bookshop in Muswell Hill) & best new cookbooks for children. So, not much time for the grown ups. Here are some of my favourites. With cat.