nikitaferguson
@nikitaferguson.bsky.social
Book lover / mum of boys / believer in humanity / 🇿🇦🇧🇼🇮🇪🇬🇧. All views/opinions my own
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"You boy! What tariff is it today?"
April 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"You boy! What tariff is it today?"
@thedustywheel.bsky.social I didn’t think it would be possible but the WOT tv show has enhanced my love of the books in ways I really didn’t anticipate - are other fans finding this??
Pictured: a much-loved & worn copy of the Shadow Rising
#wheeloftime #wheeltoftimetvshow #robertjordan
Pictured: a much-loved & worn copy of the Shadow Rising
#wheeloftime #wheeltoftimetvshow #robertjordan
March 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@thedustywheel.bsky.social I didn’t think it would be possible but the WOT tv show has enhanced my love of the books in ways I really didn’t anticipate - are other fans finding this??
Pictured: a much-loved & worn copy of the Shadow Rising
#wheeloftime #wheeltoftimetvshow #robertjordan
Pictured: a much-loved & worn copy of the Shadow Rising
#wheeloftime #wheeltoftimetvshow #robertjordan
Attempting to Create a Democracy for the End of the World with @involveuk.bsky.social as part of @imaginebelfast.bsky.social festival - insightful, revolutionary and constructive conversations had and enjoyed!
March 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Attempting to Create a Democracy for the End of the World with @involveuk.bsky.social as part of @imaginebelfast.bsky.social festival - insightful, revolutionary and constructive conversations had and enjoyed!
It’s easy to feel disheartened by the sheer volume of far-right rhetoric bombarding us all at the minute.
A really interesting read below- people can change their view of power if they’re given the tools and information to understand how democracy can work for them.
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A really interesting read below- people can change their view of power if they’re given the tools and information to understand how democracy can work for them.
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February 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
It’s easy to feel disheartened by the sheer volume of far-right rhetoric bombarding us all at the minute.
A really interesting read below- people can change their view of power if they’re given the tools and information to understand how democracy can work for them.
🧵(1of3)
A really interesting read below- people can change their view of power if they’re given the tools and information to understand how democracy can work for them.
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A new report from Carers NI shows the devastating impact that unpaid caring is having on carers’ finances and employment opportunities.
www.carersuk.org/press-releas...
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www.carersuk.org/press-releas...
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Carers NI report highlights that carers are living lives defined by poverty and financial strain
A new survey from Carers NI exploring the financial impacts of being an unpaid carer has laid bare the terrible poverty, stress and strain they are experiencing across Northern Ireland.
www.carersuk.org
February 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A new report from Carers NI shows the devastating impact that unpaid caring is having on carers’ finances and employment opportunities.
www.carersuk.org/press-releas...
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www.carersuk.org/press-releas...
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20 years of static poverty rates for people living in the UK- current govt needs to prioritise reducing poverty.
One of the key actions they can take, recommended in this report, is to make it possible to balance paid work with caring responsibilities.
One of the key actions they can take, recommended in this report, is to make it possible to balance paid work with caring responsibilities.
4.3 million children are in poverty
UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢
Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5
UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢
Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5
January 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
20 years of static poverty rates for people living in the UK- current govt needs to prioritise reducing poverty.
One of the key actions they can take, recommended in this report, is to make it possible to balance paid work with caring responsibilities.
One of the key actions they can take, recommended in this report, is to make it possible to balance paid work with caring responsibilities.
Heartbreaking stories shared by unpaid carers both yesterday and today about the difficulties they face in accessing any kind of respite from their caring role. Decision makers need to listen, many unpaid carers reaching breaking point. Listen from 43.18
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Best of Nolan - President of UK National Black Police Assoc. hits out at ‘racist’ social media posts over PSNI recruitment ad - BBC Sounds
Also, we hear the latest on Friday's weather warnings
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Heartbreaking stories shared by unpaid carers both yesterday and today about the difficulties they face in accessing any kind of respite from their caring role. Decision makers need to listen, many unpaid carers reaching breaking point. Listen from 43.18
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Trump issuing rule changes that can lead to immigration raids on churches & schools.
The heartbreak & devastation the Trump’s administration is going to wreak on so many vulnerable people is absolutely devastating.
I feel like the bad guys used to hide their evil-now it’s out there in plain sight
The heartbreak & devastation the Trump’s administration is going to wreak on so many vulnerable people is absolutely devastating.
I feel like the bad guys used to hide their evil-now it’s out there in plain sight
January 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Trump issuing rule changes that can lead to immigration raids on churches & schools.
The heartbreak & devastation the Trump’s administration is going to wreak on so many vulnerable people is absolutely devastating.
I feel like the bad guys used to hide their evil-now it’s out there in plain sight
The heartbreak & devastation the Trump’s administration is going to wreak on so many vulnerable people is absolutely devastating.
I feel like the bad guys used to hide their evil-now it’s out there in plain sight
Working from home has been a game changer for me as a working mum and I am way more productive at home than I was in the office. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a media which spent less time stirring the pot & more time contributing meaningfully to these critical debates
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Working from home is 'not proper work', says ex-Asda boss
Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Working from home has been a game changer for me as a working mum and I am way more productive at home than I was in the office. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a media which spent less time stirring the pot & more time contributing meaningfully to these critical debates
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Grateful to have taken part in #carersparliament today and have the opportunity to learn from all the carers in the room who spoke so passionately about their experiences- loads of food for thought as I head back to NI
It has been so powerful hearing from so many passionate carers today, raising their questions and concerns to Maree Todd MSP and Councillor Paul Kelly at the #CarersParliament.
November 27, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Grateful to have taken part in #carersparliament today and have the opportunity to learn from all the carers in the room who spoke so passionately about their experiences- loads of food for thought as I head back to NI
Clear blue skies flying from NI to Scotland to join @carersscotland.bsky.social for their Carers Parliament - looking forward to joining discussions with Scottish carers on benefits and social security support in Scotland
November 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Clear blue skies flying from NI to Scotland to join @carersscotland.bsky.social for their Carers Parliament - looking forward to joining discussions with Scottish carers on benefits and social security support in Scotland
It’s carer’s rights day & I wanted to re-highlight the important work being done by the Carer Poverty Commission - whose research has shown that currently, in NI, 1 in 4 carers live in poverty
November 21, 2024 at 2:10 PM
It’s carer’s rights day & I wanted to re-highlight the important work being done by the Carer Poverty Commission - whose research has shown that currently, in NI, 1 in 4 carers live in poverty
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Really good to hear @BBCr4today call out rising & deepening poverty as a key driver of increased exclusion of children from primary schools. Almost all kids excluded that young are either in poverty or have unmet SEND needs. Or both. And their prospects for the future are bleak.
November 21, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Really good to hear @BBCr4today call out rising & deepening poverty as a key driver of increased exclusion of children from primary schools. Almost all kids excluded that young are either in poverty or have unmet SEND needs. Or both. And their prospects for the future are bleak.
Travelling by train this morning for an eye appointment at the Royal - love travelling by train, and everything looks beautiful in the snow. But £19 return from Cullybackey is eye-watering! Prices have risen exorbitantly over last few years. #extortionatetrainfare
November 21, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Travelling by train this morning for an eye appointment at the Royal - love travelling by train, and everything looks beautiful in the snow. But £19 return from Cullybackey is eye-watering! Prices have risen exorbitantly over last few years. #extortionatetrainfare
Some Monday motivation to get us through the day and indeed the coming weeks, months and years
November 18, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Some Monday motivation to get us through the day and indeed the coming weeks, months and years