Janey
@janeyloulu.bsky.social
Retired- Loving life and all the joy that brings😂
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
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Richest 1% has more wealth than 70% of UK population combined.
Top 20% own two-thirds of wealth, receive 36% of income.
Bottom 20% own 0.5% of wealth, receive 9% of income.
Can't grow economy or have social stability.
Poverty is political choice. Which political party wants to address this?
Top 20% own two-thirds of wealth, receive 36% of income.
Bottom 20% own 0.5% of wealth, receive 9% of income.
Can't grow economy or have social stability.
Poverty is political choice. Which political party wants to address this?
The government must ensure fair distribution of income
'The average real wage of workers has hardly moved from the 2008 level whilst bosses never had it so good.'
leftfootforward.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Richest 1% has more wealth than 70% of UK population combined.
Top 20% own two-thirds of wealth, receive 36% of income.
Bottom 20% own 0.5% of wealth, receive 9% of income.
Can't grow economy or have social stability.
Poverty is political choice. Which political party wants to address this?
Top 20% own two-thirds of wealth, receive 36% of income.
Bottom 20% own 0.5% of wealth, receive 9% of income.
Can't grow economy or have social stability.
Poverty is political choice. Which political party wants to address this?
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1,611 homeless Britons died last yr, including 11 children & babies under the age of one.
Contrary to Suella Braverman, homelessness isn't a lifestyle. It is a failure of society.
Yet govts cut wages/benefits, public services, local council funding; no curbs on profiteering.
How civilised are we?
Contrary to Suella Braverman, homelessness isn't a lifestyle. It is a failure of society.
Yet govts cut wages/benefits, public services, local council funding; no curbs on profiteering.
How civilised are we?
'Abject failure' as UK's homeless deaths rise - including children
The government's homelessness minister, Alison McGovern MP, has described the increased number of deaths as an "abject failure that cannot be tolerated".
news.sky.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
1,611 homeless Britons died last yr, including 11 children & babies under the age of one.
Contrary to Suella Braverman, homelessness isn't a lifestyle. It is a failure of society.
Yet govts cut wages/benefits, public services, local council funding; no curbs on profiteering.
How civilised are we?
Contrary to Suella Braverman, homelessness isn't a lifestyle. It is a failure of society.
Yet govts cut wages/benefits, public services, local council funding; no curbs on profiteering.
How civilised are we?
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Right-wing politicians are claiming that inequality is falling in the UK based on a tiny change in one national statistic. This is not the case in reality. Inequality is rising. In this post, I explain why and what we can and should do about it.
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
Inequality is not falling
The background
The claim that inequality is falling is a claim that is often trotted out by right-wing commentators, backed by selective income statistics. It happened in a comment on this blog in t...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Right-wing politicians are claiming that inequality is falling in the UK based on a tiny change in one national statistic. This is not the case in reality. Inequality is rising. In this post, I explain why and what we can and should do about it.
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
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A dog whistle so loud even cats could hear it
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit
Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in.
After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A dog whistle so loud even cats could hear it
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Democide in our times
Austerity, wage & public service cuts kill, but are govt policy.
Millions can't get good food, housing, education, healthcare, pension.
Men in poorer UK areas live 9.7 yrs less than those in least deprived areas. Women 8 years.
Govts silent on the human cost of fiscal rules
Austerity, wage & public service cuts kill, but are govt policy.
Millions can't get good food, housing, education, healthcare, pension.
Men in poorer UK areas live 9.7 yrs less than those in least deprived areas. Women 8 years.
Govts silent on the human cost of fiscal rules
The government must ensure fair distribution of income
'The average real wage of workers has hardly moved from the 2008 level whilst bosses never had it so good.'
leftfootforward.org
October 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Democide in our times
Austerity, wage & public service cuts kill, but are govt policy.
Millions can't get good food, housing, education, healthcare, pension.
Men in poorer UK areas live 9.7 yrs less than those in least deprived areas. Women 8 years.
Govts silent on the human cost of fiscal rules
Austerity, wage & public service cuts kill, but are govt policy.
Millions can't get good food, housing, education, healthcare, pension.
Men in poorer UK areas live 9.7 yrs less than those in least deprived areas. Women 8 years.
Govts silent on the human cost of fiscal rules
'People continue to be failed': four died while homeless every day in the UK last year - The Big Issue
October 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
'People continue to be failed': four died while homeless every day in the UK last year - The Big Issue
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3% more and this Labour Government need to worry more about the left - than the right.
Lower bills. Protect the NHS. Nationalise our public services.
This is how we start to turn our country around.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Lower bills. Protect the NHS. Nationalise our public services.
This is how we start to turn our country around.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
3% more and this Labour Government need to worry more about the left - than the right.
Lower bills. Protect the NHS. Nationalise our public services.
This is how we start to turn our country around.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Lower bills. Protect the NHS. Nationalise our public services.
This is how we start to turn our country around.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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UK inflation is caused by profiteering
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
September 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
UK inflation is caused by profiteering
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
Since the pandemic electricity generation companies hiked profit margins by 198%.
Electricity/Gas supply margins up 363%.
Shipping up by 650 times.
Health and social work up by 118%.
People impoverished. Can't rebuild economy without ending profiteering.
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Water company United Utilities promised to spend £129m to connect private septic tanks to the mains network and reduce sewage pollution.
Spent £76.7m over the last 25 years.
UU paid nearly £13bn in dividends since privatisation
Can't trust water companies
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Spent £76.7m over the last 25 years.
UU paid nearly £13bn in dividends since privatisation
Can't trust water companies
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
United Utilities underspent £52m on vital work to reduce sewage pollution, FoI reveals
Privatised water company criticised over efforts to connect private septic tanks to mains and cut pollution
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Water company United Utilities promised to spend £129m to connect private septic tanks to the mains network and reduce sewage pollution.
Spent £76.7m over the last 25 years.
UU paid nearly £13bn in dividends since privatisation
Can't trust water companies
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Spent £76.7m over the last 25 years.
UU paid nearly £13bn in dividends since privatisation
Can't trust water companies
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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UK household energy debt hits £4.43bn.
1,133,683 electricity, 926,545 gas customers in debt.
Since 2020 top 20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit, causing inflation/poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
Profiteering causes social problems. Regulators do nothing.
1,133,683 electricity, 926,545 gas customers in debt.
Since 2020 top 20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit, causing inflation/poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
Profiteering causes social problems. Regulators do nothing.
Household energy debt surges to £4.43 billion
Household debt and arrears have risen from £1.45 billion at the end of 2020 to £4.43 billion this year, Ofgem said.
www.independent.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
UK household energy debt hits £4.43bn.
1,133,683 electricity, 926,545 gas customers in debt.
Since 2020 top 20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit, causing inflation/poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
Profiteering causes social problems. Regulators do nothing.
1,133,683 electricity, 926,545 gas customers in debt.
Since 2020 top 20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit, causing inflation/poverty.
128,000 people a year die in fuel poverty.
Profiteering causes social problems. Regulators do nothing.
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Phony gestures.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
Energy standing charge options coming, but they might not cut bills
The regulator's plans could be in place by the end of January, but it warns total bills won't fall.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Phony gestures.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
UK energy suppliers to offer tariff with lower standing charge but customers would then pay more for each unit of energy.
Profiteering continues unchecked.
20 energy companies made £514bn operating profit since 2020.
Nationalise energy. Let customers vote on exec pay, dividends.
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The PFI disaster
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Fears of new PFI-style ‘disaster’ as firms handed £6m to advise on using private funds for NHS clinics
Exclusive: Consultants and lawyers hired to advise on using public-private partnerships to build ‘neighbourhood health centres’ in England
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The PFI disaster
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
Wes Streeting readies more of the NHS for privatisation. Hands £6m to advisers.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to private equity and corporations. Profits guaranteed.
Money will buy less. Higher taxes, lower value.
Say NO to privatisation of the NHS.
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TOMORROW - 1PM - LONDON
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
September 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
TOMORROW - 1PM - LONDON
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
@GeorgeMonbiot joined our rescheduled press conference after counter-terror police arrested 7 key spokespeople.
In this video, George outlines why authoritarianism in the UK is an issue for everyone, regardless of their cause.
wedonotcomply.org
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The current standard of the British media:
Rayner dodges Stamp Duty
Media - Blamer Rayner must go
Farage trousers thousands through tax avoidance
Media -
Rayner dodges Stamp Duty
Media - Blamer Rayner must go
Farage trousers thousands through tax avoidance
Media -
a dirt road going through a desert landscape with mountains in the background
Alt: a dirt road going through a desert landscape with mountains in the background and tumbleweed blowing about
media.tenor.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The current standard of the British media:
Rayner dodges Stamp Duty
Media - Blamer Rayner must go
Farage trousers thousands through tax avoidance
Media -
Rayner dodges Stamp Duty
Media - Blamer Rayner must go
Farage trousers thousands through tax avoidance
Media -
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“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on £400,000 GB News earnings.
Poor attendance record in parliament, collects £94,000 salary+expenses.
Has used a trust fund in an offshore tax haven.
Previously described people who try to avoid tax as the “common enemy”.
Poor attendance record in parliament, collects £94,000 salary+expenses.
Has used a trust fund in an offshore tax haven.
Previously described people who try to avoid tax as the “common enemy”.
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on £400,000 GB News earnings.
Poor attendance record in parliament, collects £94,000 salary+expenses.
Has used a trust fund in an offshore tax haven.
Previously described people who try to avoid tax as the “common enemy”.
Poor attendance record in parliament, collects £94,000 salary+expenses.
Has used a trust fund in an offshore tax haven.
Previously described people who try to avoid tax as the “common enemy”.
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Poorer pupils in England ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs,
Families can't afford ingredients for food/nutrition subjects, instrument lessons for music, fieldwork trips, foreign visits in languages, home technology.
Lives unfulfilled by inequitable distribution of income and wealth.
Families can't afford ingredients for food/nutrition subjects, instrument lessons for music, fieldwork trips, foreign visits in languages, home technology.
Lives unfulfilled by inequitable distribution of income and wealth.
Poorer pupils ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs, charity warns
A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.
www.independent.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Poorer pupils in England ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs,
Families can't afford ingredients for food/nutrition subjects, instrument lessons for music, fieldwork trips, foreign visits in languages, home technology.
Lives unfulfilled by inequitable distribution of income and wealth.
Families can't afford ingredients for food/nutrition subjects, instrument lessons for music, fieldwork trips, foreign visits in languages, home technology.
Lives unfulfilled by inequitable distribution of income and wealth.
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England High Streets lacking butcher, baker or grocery shops, have betting shops, casinos, gaming centres, slot machines.
Local councils can't stop them, People's views ignored.
Addiction, poverty, mental health problems follow.
Industry makes profits, doesn't bear the social cost of its trade.
Local councils can't stop them, People's views ignored.
Addiction, poverty, mental health problems follow.
Industry makes profits, doesn't bear the social cost of its trade.
Do you have a high street full of gambling shops breeding poverty and addiction? I have a way to fight back | Dawn Butler
Communities feel powerless because the law gives betting firms the upper hand. But a simple change could transfer power to the people, says MP Dawn Butler
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM
England High Streets lacking butcher, baker or grocery shops, have betting shops, casinos, gaming centres, slot machines.
Local councils can't stop them, People's views ignored.
Addiction, poverty, mental health problems follow.
Industry makes profits, doesn't bear the social cost of its trade.
Local councils can't stop them, People's views ignored.
Addiction, poverty, mental health problems follow.
Industry makes profits, doesn't bear the social cost of its trade.
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The RCN Library and Museum is looking for objects, photographs and personal stories to feature in our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing.
Find out more and get in touch: buff.ly/nxxvo9Q
(Image: International School Students outside the Royal College of Nursing, 1957, RCN Archive)
Find out more and get in touch: buff.ly/nxxvo9Q
(Image: International School Students outside the Royal College of Nursing, 1957, RCN Archive)
August 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The RCN Library and Museum is looking for objects, photographs and personal stories to feature in our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing.
Find out more and get in touch: buff.ly/nxxvo9Q
(Image: International School Students outside the Royal College of Nursing, 1957, RCN Archive)
Find out more and get in touch: buff.ly/nxxvo9Q
(Image: International School Students outside the Royal College of Nursing, 1957, RCN Archive)