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Activist, centre left democrat, allotmentee, education professional. Living in London, posting news and opinion. Still twittering occasionally but you know . . .
S&P Global
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
2025's sad escalation of closures:

In February, Royal Stafford, also based in Burslem, called in administrators.

The firm's collapse followed the closure of Dudson in 2019, Wade in Longton in 2023 and Johnsons Tiles in 2024.
May 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The city is recognised for its global influence with pottery - having been granted a World Craft City Status just last year.

Its official tourist website proudly states: "We are the World Capital of Ceramics."
May 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
If Trump sets up this as a precedent, every county in the world cannot make its own decisions if more powerful countries dictate what they can or cannot vote for. it's the end of democratic decision-making at the will of dictators from somewhere else. It will NOT stop wars as countries will defend.
April 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s a step that would jeopardize his broader goal of rapprochement with Russia, WSJ writes.

Trump insists that he is willing to give Russia and Ukraine only a little time to reach an agreement, before the US withdraws from aiding peace talks.
April 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM