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The Duke of Wellington’s traffic cone has now been swapped for a pigeon sculpture, complete with a mini cone on its head and a little newspaper in its wings. 🐦📰
By The Rebel Bear
By The Rebel Bear
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Duke of Wellington’s traffic cone has now been swapped for a pigeon sculpture, complete with a mini cone on its head and a little newspaper in its wings. 🐦📰
By The Rebel Bear
By The Rebel Bear
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Thames Water has deferred £2.5m bonus, disguised as retention payments, to execs.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.5m in bonuses to bosses
Heavily indebted utility puts back ‘retention payments’ for 21 executives until new year amid search for rescue deal
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Thames Water has deferred £2.5m bonus, disguised as retention payments, to execs.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
First tranche of £2.5m already paid, millions more promised
Bonus for what - fleecing customers, dumping sewage in ruvers, not investing, boosting profits?
Let customers vote on exec pay/bonuses.
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Thank goodness for that. Something that shouldn’t have happened, happened. And now it’s set to unhappen. Great for students, great for research in general and great for Britain.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thank goodness for that. Something that shouldn’t have happened, happened. And now it’s set to unhappen. Great for students, great for research in general and great for Britain.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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"Dear Diary,
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"Dear Diary,
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
The PM has just announced an inquiry into foreign interference in elections. That Nathan Gill has a lot to answer for - I still can’t believe he would do something so stupid. By which I mean getting caught, obviously"
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Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.
Makeup, shampoos and hair care products still contain toxic chemicals. Experts call out ingredients to look for | CNN
Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.
www.cnn.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Personal care products such as lipstick, moisturizer and shampoo still contain potentially toxic chemicals despite industry progress, a new report found.
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Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says a Fabian Society.
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says thinktank
Fabian Society says move ‘best available option’ for chancellor as she seeks to offset impact of weaker economic forecasts
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Raise £12bn in budget by extending income tax thresholds freeze, says a Fabian Society.
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
The poorest 20% pay a higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Hitting low/middle income people won't aid growth.
Tax dividends and capital gains at the same rate as wages. Tax the rich
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Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
Private equity - "decimated" US hospitals according to report - now targeting the NHS - The Lowdown
In late August the release of a report by US senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) on the destruction of hospitals in his home state of Connecticut, and across the US by private equity companies highlights on...
lowdownnhs.info
October 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
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And then allowed two completely unaffordable tax cuts as a desperate election ploy, screwing up the public finances while leaving the overall tax burden still at a high.
A reminder that this is the same Rishi Sunak who when he was Prime Minister raised taxes to their highest level in more than 70 years
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
And then allowed two completely unaffordable tax cuts as a desperate election ploy, screwing up the public finances while leaving the overall tax burden still at a high.
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We always say “never again”. Visiting Kigali’s Genocide Memorial today. The exhibit chronicles how European governments created the conditions for the killings, armed the perpetrators, and stood back when they happened. Plus ca change?
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We always say “never again”. Visiting Kigali’s Genocide Memorial today. The exhibit chronicles how European governments created the conditions for the killings, armed the perpetrators, and stood back when they happened. Plus ca change?
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Plaid Cymru won the Caerphilly by election, beating Reform into second place. So does #trevorphillips interview someone from the winning party? Of course he doesn't!
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
October 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Plaid Cymru won the Caerphilly by election, beating Reform into second place. So does #trevorphillips interview someone from the winning party? Of course he doesn't!
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
Instead he interviews Zia Yusuf from Reform.
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Thanks @juliamwright.bsky.social for flagging this shocker. I not the guy has previous for the same behaviour.
October 12, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Thanks @juliamwright.bsky.social for flagging this shocker. I not the guy has previous for the same behaviour.
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Ontario’s primary care crisis demands innovative solutions. Midwives are highly skilled primary care professionals, providing pregnancy, postpartum, infant & reproductive care. Yet there's been no new investment in midwifery education since 2010.
Demand change: www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-eve...
Demand change: www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-eve...
October 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Ontario’s primary care crisis demands innovative solutions. Midwives are highly skilled primary care professionals, providing pregnancy, postpartum, infant & reproductive care. Yet there's been no new investment in midwifery education since 2010.
Demand change: www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-eve...
Demand change: www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-eve...
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Does anyone know of a paper that describes or provides examples of how participants can be involved in data analysis / interpretation using creative methods? @helenkara.bsky.social @jpueblafortier.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Does anyone know of a paper that describes or provides examples of how participants can be involved in data analysis / interpretation using creative methods? @helenkara.bsky.social @jpueblafortier.bsky.social
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Russia and other adversaries have pounced on the assassination of Charlie Kirk as an opportunity to spread propaganda aimed at aggravating U.S. political divisions, according to researchers.
Russia tries to exploit divisions sparked by Kirk’s murder, researchers say
The Russian state media network RT was one of the first outlets to broadcast graphic footage of the assassination last week.
nbcnews.to
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Russia and other adversaries have pounced on the assassination of Charlie Kirk as an opportunity to spread propaganda aimed at aggravating U.S. political divisions, according to researchers.
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Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
September 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
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Dr Susan Bradley is a research fellow in the centre. Her work addresses the challenges involved in ensuring equitable access to maternity care services for women in low-income contexts. ow.ly/iiLP50WPv0i #maternitycare
Dr Susan Bradley | City St George's, University of London
Dr Susan Bradley, Research Fellow, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.
ow.ly
September 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Dr Susan Bradley is a research fellow in the centre. Her work addresses the challenges involved in ensuring equitable access to maternity care services for women in low-income contexts. ow.ly/iiLP50WPv0i #maternitycare
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel, following an explicit threat by Brendan Carr, the head of ABC’s regulator, the F.C.C., “is the mask of ‘free speech’ coming off for good,” Michael Hirschorn writes.
The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel, following an explicit threat by Brendan Carr, the head of ABC’s regulator, the F.C.C., “is the mask of ‘free speech’ coming off for good,” Michael Hirschorn writes.
Opinion | With Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension, the Mask Comes Off
Laughter is now a government-regulated product.
nyti.ms
September 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel, following an explicit threat by Brendan Carr, the head of ABC’s regulator, the F.C.C., “is the mask of ‘free speech’ coming off for good,” Michael Hirschorn writes.
The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel, following an explicit threat by Brendan Carr, the head of ABC’s regulator, the F.C.C., “is the mask of ‘free speech’ coming off for good,” Michael Hirschorn writes.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Meet Professor Alison Macfarlane, a perinatal epidemiologist and statistician who works on the Europeristat-IV perinatal indicators project ow.ly/xxNj50WomjR #PerinatalHealth
Professor Alison Macfarlane | City St George's, University of London
Professor Alison Macfarlane, Professor of Perinatal Health, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.
ow.ly
September 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meet Professor Alison Macfarlane, a perinatal epidemiologist and statistician who works on the Europeristat-IV perinatal indicators project ow.ly/xxNj50WomjR #PerinatalHealth
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ITV News point out that the four arrested for projecting images of Trump and Epstein on Windsor castle were not a security threat
September 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
ITV News point out that the four arrested for projecting images of Trump and Epstein on Windsor castle were not a security threat
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Kemi Badenoch's refusal to even mildly criticise a convicted far-right criminal and his billionaire mate, openly calling for violence on our streets, tells you everything you need to know about her leadership
September 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Kemi Badenoch's refusal to even mildly criticise a convicted far-right criminal and his billionaire mate, openly calling for violence on our streets, tells you everything you need to know about her leadership
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Can anyone explain to me what counts as legitimate protest in the U.K. these days? I’m baffled. We should celebrate attacks on police as vibrant free speech but condemn pensioners with slogans on t-shirts and @ledbydonkeys.org with a projector?
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Can anyone explain to me what counts as legitimate protest in the U.K. these days? I’m baffled. We should celebrate attacks on police as vibrant free speech but condemn pensioners with slogans on t-shirts and @ledbydonkeys.org with a projector?
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Dr Katherine Curtis-Tyler is a senior lecturer, and her research interests include how paediatric provision can be improved for children and families. ow.ly/L7HP50WolsC #PaediatricCare
Dr Katherine Curtis-Tyler | City St George's, University of London
Dr Katherine Curtis-Tyler, Senior Lecturer, is an academic at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences of City, University of London.
ow.ly
September 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Dr Katherine Curtis-Tyler is a senior lecturer, and her research interests include how paediatric provision can be improved for children and families. ow.ly/L7HP50WolsC #PaediatricCare
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"Israeli air strikes have continued over the weekend, many more hi rise buildings destroyed, which Israel says are being used by Hamas but.. those on the Gaza side say its an exercise in a scorched earth policy"
23 months into Israels genocide & the BBC is still doing both sides
23 months into Israels genocide & the BBC is still doing both sides
September 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"Israeli air strikes have continued over the weekend, many more hi rise buildings destroyed, which Israel says are being used by Hamas but.. those on the Gaza side say its an exercise in a scorched earth policy"
23 months into Israels genocide & the BBC is still doing both sides
23 months into Israels genocide & the BBC is still doing both sides
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UK Govt must change course.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.
Why the reshuffle alone won’t change the government’s fortunes
"For better electoral fortunes, the government needs to junk neoliberal policies, never-ending austerity; directly invest in infrastructure and redistribute income and wealth."
leftfootforward.org
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
UK Govt must change course.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.
Increase purchasing power of the bottom 50%.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%. WRONG
At the very least abolish VAT on domestic fuel, reduce std rate of VAT, lift personal allowance by £1,000.
Shift the cost to the rich.