John Birch
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“Remind me to add ‘philanthropist’ to my LinkedIn profile”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“Remind me to add ‘philanthropist’ to my LinkedIn profile”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We just remember the good things, the pop music, house affordability etc and forget the worst, which was grim at times
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We just remember the good things, the pop music, house affordability etc and forget the worst, which was grim at times
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Reform in Lancashire threatens closing five day centres and five care homes, with “reprovision” forcing disabled or older adults (including a 106-year-old) into alternative support.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Reform in Lancashire threatens closing five day centres and five care homes, with “reprovision” forcing disabled or older adults (including a 106-year-old) into alternative support.
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US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors.
What! We’re that much under Trump’s thumb? Good decision and good news for Rolls Royce!
What! We’re that much under Trump’s thumb? Good decision and good news for Rolls Royce!
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors
As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors.
What! We’re that much under Trump’s thumb? Good decision and good news for Rolls Royce!
What! We’re that much under Trump’s thumb? Good decision and good news for Rolls Royce!
I must remember next time we have a glass, although it would have to be a little earlier in the evening as we’re in bed before 11pm
Eric Trump: "You can send $500 million worth of bitcoin on a Sunday night at 11pm while having a glass of wine with your wife for virtually zero fees."
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I must remember next time we have a glass, although it would have to be a little earlier in the evening as we’re in bed before 11pm
The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
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November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
NEW: At Pope Leo’s Urging, Bishops Issue Historic Rebuke of Trump’s Raids
Nearly all U.S. Catholic bishops united in Baltimore to denounce the Trump administration’s “inhumane” deportation campaign — a near-unanimous, unprecedented moral stand against a sitting president.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
Absolutely 😆!
“So we asked ourselves: how could we make the common bicycle heavier, more dangerous and, ultimately, reliant on electricity”
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Absolutely 😆!
A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, potentially threatening the health of more than 2 billion people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people
Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, potentially threatening the health of more than 2 billion people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sadly, the words ‘fascist’ and ‘America’ do crop up quite a lot these days. So much damage to how the world sees the US in such a short timespan.
‘This is fascist America’: Anish Kapoor may sue after border agents pose by his sculpture
Artist says ‘military style’ raids in US are ‘beyond belief’ while discussing new Southbank show next year
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sadly, the words ‘fascist’ and ‘America’ do crop up quite a lot these days. So much damage to how the world sees the US in such a short timespan.
A wide-ranging review into paracetamol use by pregnant women has found no convincing link between the common painkiller and the chances of children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Not using it for a fever is potentially more harmful
No link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, review finds
Wide-ranging review finds no convincing connection after Trump said women should ‘fight like hell’ to avoid painkiller
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November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A wide-ranging review into paracetamol use by pregnant women has found no convincing link between the common painkiller and the chances of children being diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Not using it for a fever is potentially more harmful
Well said Reverend!!
This Reverend destroys the Christian Nationalism propaganda coming out with his understanding of teachings from The Bible.
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Well said Reverend!!
If true that’s good to hear!
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If true that’s good to hear!
Small group Advent Bible studies aplenty on the website at buff.ly/4q5eoO8 !
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Small group Advent Bible studies aplenty on the website at buff.ly/4q5eoO8 !
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The thrill of right-wing outlets and politicians over the BBC tells you all you need to know...
The BBC is a vital British institution.
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The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The thrill of right-wing outlets and politicians over the BBC tells you all you need to know...
The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
The BBC is a vital British institution.
from @bjennings90.bsky.social⭐
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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