Ann Woods
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“It’s so blindingly - excuse my language - bleedin’ obvious that in an intelligent, affluent, civilised society we get this done.”
Sir Andrew Dilnot tearing strips off the government yesterday for deferring addressing the crisis in social care until 2028. (1/3)
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Sir Andrew Dilnot tearing strips off the government yesterday for deferring addressing the crisis in social care until 2028. (1/3)
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Get this done’: Andrew Dilnot attacks three-year plan for English social care
Architect of previous attempts at reform says government could announce what it wants to do by end of 2025
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January 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
“It’s so blindingly - excuse my language - bleedin’ obvious that in an intelligent, affluent, civilised society we get this done.”
Sir Andrew Dilnot tearing strips off the government yesterday for deferring addressing the crisis in social care until 2028. (1/3)
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Sir Andrew Dilnot tearing strips off the government yesterday for deferring addressing the crisis in social care until 2028. (1/3)
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Alas neither Labour UK nor Wes Streeting on here yet, but could we all agree that however MPs vote on AD next week, this is a huge opportunity for the government to announce - finally, after decades of successive governments failing dying people - proper NHS funding of palliative care?
November 23, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Alas neither Labour UK nor Wes Streeting on here yet, but could we all agree that however MPs vote on AD next week, this is a huge opportunity for the government to announce - finally, after decades of successive governments failing dying people - proper NHS funding of palliative care?
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Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’
Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’
Woman who has become a feminist hero says she is ‘determined to change society’, as trial approaches its end
More than a hundred women formed a line and applauded as Gisèle Pelicot left the courtroom of the French mass rape trial this week. Pelicot,…
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November 23, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’
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On this day… 23 November 1996
Southampton 0-2 Leeds, Premier League
“Hello, Mr Souness? It’s George Weah here. Honestly it is. You should sign my cousin. Play him against Leeds on Saturday.” Thus Ali Dia, surely the worst player ever to wear the stripes, made his 1 and only appearance.
#SaintsFC
Southampton 0-2 Leeds, Premier League
“Hello, Mr Souness? It’s George Weah here. Honestly it is. You should sign my cousin. Play him against Leeds on Saturday.” Thus Ali Dia, surely the worst player ever to wear the stripes, made his 1 and only appearance.
#SaintsFC
November 23, 2024 at 9:01 AM
On this day… 23 November 1996
Southampton 0-2 Leeds, Premier League
“Hello, Mr Souness? It’s George Weah here. Honestly it is. You should sign my cousin. Play him against Leeds on Saturday.” Thus Ali Dia, surely the worst player ever to wear the stripes, made his 1 and only appearance.
#SaintsFC
Southampton 0-2 Leeds, Premier League
“Hello, Mr Souness? It’s George Weah here. Honestly it is. You should sign my cousin. Play him against Leeds on Saturday.” Thus Ali Dia, surely the worst player ever to wear the stripes, made his 1 and only appearance.
#SaintsFC
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A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday
Damn right
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Damn right
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Ofwat rules out customers paying £195,000 Thames Water boss bonus
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:03 AM
A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Damn right
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Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows – study
Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows – study
Researchers found no difference in the diversity of species in urban meadows compared with those in rural settings
Small patches of wildflowers sown in cities can be a good substitute for a natural meadow, according to a study which showed butterflies,…
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November 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Patches of wildflowers in cities can be just as good for insects as natural meadows – study
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I’m sure the Sunday morning politics shows will be all over this but just in case…
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The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 17, 2024 at 7:51 AM
I’m sure the Sunday morning politics shows will be all over this but just in case…
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
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The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Is the Government now going to listen?
Hold onto your seats..
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
Hold onto your seats..
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
November 15, 2024 at 8:34 AM
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Is the Government now going to listen?
Hold onto your seats..
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
Hold onto your seats..
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
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Do have your say! Would also love to hear your alternative suggestions.
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Voting opens for Oxford Word of the Year 2024 - Oxford University Press
For the third consecutive year, we are giving word lovers everywhere the opportunity to vote for their preferred Oxford Word of the Year.
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November 15, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Do have your say! Would also love to hear your alternative suggestions.
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