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We’ve spotted several videos being shared on social media claiming the TV licence fee is set to double for over-65s.
But this isn’t true.
But this isn’t true.
The TV licence fee is not doubling for over 65s – Full Fact
A spokesperson for the BBC confirmed this isn’t true, contrary to claims being shared on social media.
fullfact.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’ve spotted several videos being shared on social media claiming the TV licence fee is set to double for over-65s.
But this isn’t true.
But this isn’t true.
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Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
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This is an excellent explanation of the law, accessible to non-lawyers
August 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is an excellent explanation of the law, accessible to non-lawyers
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Interesting thread
I haven't been to Target since January, and I go to Costco about once every other month. I cancelled my Amazon prime account (which felt scary at first. What about my past purchase history to remind me what I need? What about my lists? What if I need something urgently?). It's been amazing. 1/3
July 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Interesting thread
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According to the groundbreaking work of Dutch researcher Dr. Tessa Roseboom, the impacts of near starvation are also likely being experienced by generations not yet born. (From 2024)
How famine and starvation can affect Gazans for generations to come
Research on WWII's Dutch “Hunger Winter” has terrifying implications for the region's children—and for their children.
www.motherjones.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
According to the groundbreaking work of Dutch researcher Dr. Tessa Roseboom, the impacts of near starvation are also likely being experienced by generations not yet born. (From 2024)
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Wouldn't bet my House on it!
June 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Wouldn't bet my House on it!
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UK Govt's £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
DHSC’s £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court
Government is seeking to recover money paid to PPE Medpro, which was recommended to ministers by peer
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
UK Govt's £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
Got PPE contracts through VIP lane. Govt claimed PPE was defective.
After denials Mone and husband admitted they personally benefitted.
Wheels grind slowly when it comes to the rich. Mone was sued in December 2022.
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35 years of England water privatisation.
Industry controlled by companies with 1,135 criminal convictions.
1trn litres water a year lost in leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 3.62m hrs a year.
£85bn dividends, £70bn+ debt, people fleeced
Last decade, £112m exec bonuses .
Must end privatisation.
Industry controlled by companies with 1,135 criminal convictions.
1trn litres water a year lost in leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 3.62m hrs a year.
£85bn dividends, £70bn+ debt, people fleeced
Last decade, £112m exec bonuses .
Must end privatisation.
Nationalisation is the only way to fix the crisis in the water industry
Despite the damning evidence the government is clinging on to private ownership of water, which has fleeced customers for 36 years.
leftfootforward.org
June 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
35 years of England water privatisation.
Industry controlled by companies with 1,135 criminal convictions.
1trn litres water a year lost in leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 3.62m hrs a year.
£85bn dividends, £70bn+ debt, people fleeced
Last decade, £112m exec bonuses .
Must end privatisation.
Industry controlled by companies with 1,135 criminal convictions.
1trn litres water a year lost in leaks.
Sewage dumped in rivers for 3.62m hrs a year.
£85bn dividends, £70bn+ debt, people fleeced
Last decade, £112m exec bonuses .
Must end privatisation.
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Does that include the public in South West Norfolk seat who overturned Liz Truss's majority of over than 26,000 and voted her out?
June 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Does that include the public in South West Norfolk seat who overturned Liz Truss's majority of over than 26,000 and voted her out?
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I know one constituency where the public might not agree.
June 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I know one constituency where the public might not agree.
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Informative thread, great storytelling! 🧪
The tragic landslide in Blatten gives me the excuse to tell you the story of how we found out Ice Ages existed. It's a cool story and the most important bit is rather similar to what's happening now.
Aerial view westward over the Blatten deposit and the newly formed lake upstream! 🧊🌊
📷Via Christian Petit/Linkedin
📷Via Christian Petit/Linkedin
June 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Informative thread, great storytelling! 🧪
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The tragic landslide in Blatten gives me the excuse to tell you the story of how we found out Ice Ages existed. It's a cool story and the most important bit is rather similar to what's happening now.
Aerial view westward over the Blatten deposit and the newly formed lake upstream! 🧊🌊
📷Via Christian Petit/Linkedin
📷Via Christian Petit/Linkedin
May 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The tragic landslide in Blatten gives me the excuse to tell you the story of how we found out Ice Ages existed. It's a cool story and the most important bit is rather similar to what's happening now.
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Hi Bob,
As you are keen to tackle those expecting a free ride at other peoples expense, you might want to take a look at this guy in particular.
As you are keen to tackle those expecting a free ride at other peoples expense, you might want to take a look at this guy in particular.
May 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Reform has five MPs, the Green Party has four, and the LibDems have 72
Do you think the media coverage of each of those parties has been proportional to their representation in parliament?
Do you think the media coverage of each of those parties has been proportional to their representation in parliament?
May 31, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Reform has five MPs, the Green Party has four, and the LibDems have 72
Do you think the media coverage of each of those parties has been proportional to their representation in parliament?
Do you think the media coverage of each of those parties has been proportional to their representation in parliament?
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Shameless plug here
It’s me in print for @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
It’s me in print for @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
New Aldi proposal at ‘dangerous’ Epsom junction elevates residents’ concerns
Controversy grows as Aldi gets green light for Epsom store at hazardous junction near schools and GP surgery
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Shameless plug here
It’s me in print for @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
It’s me in print for @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
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Hate or Pride?
Burberry, Adobe, KLM, Listerine, Nissan, Radisson Hotels, SoundCloud, Squarespace, Trainline and VistaPrint: the big brands that fund GB News' revolting homophobia whilst claiming to support Pride.
Here's how you write to them and ask them to choose.
goodlaw.social/xoau
Burberry, Adobe, KLM, Listerine, Nissan, Radisson Hotels, SoundCloud, Squarespace, Trainline and VistaPrint: the big brands that fund GB News' revolting homophobia whilst claiming to support Pride.
Here's how you write to them and ask them to choose.
goodlaw.social/xoau
You can’t support Pride and fund attacks on LGBTQ+ people | Good Law Project
Firms who advertise on GB News are paying for a channel built on hatred. It’s time for companies to pick a side – hate or Pride.
goodlaw.social
May 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Hate or Pride?
Burberry, Adobe, KLM, Listerine, Nissan, Radisson Hotels, SoundCloud, Squarespace, Trainline and VistaPrint: the big brands that fund GB News' revolting homophobia whilst claiming to support Pride.
Here's how you write to them and ask them to choose.
goodlaw.social/xoau
Burberry, Adobe, KLM, Listerine, Nissan, Radisson Hotels, SoundCloud, Squarespace, Trainline and VistaPrint: the big brands that fund GB News' revolting homophobia whilst claiming to support Pride.
Here's how you write to them and ask them to choose.
goodlaw.social/xoau
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Decent politicians need to push back against Farage's comments on Lucy Connelly.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
May 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Decent politicians need to push back against Farage's comments on Lucy Connelly.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
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Well said.
Decent politicians need to push back against Farage's comments on Lucy Connelly.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
May 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Well said.
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Nigel Farage is voters' last choice to be Prime Minister - as he's branded 'political fraud'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage is voters' last choice to be PM - as he's branded 'political fraud'
In embarrassment for Nigel Farage, YouGov released a poll on his popularity ratings as he took to the stage to claim voters were behind him in a major press conference
www.mirror.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Nigel Farage is voters' last choice to be Prime Minister - as he's branded 'political fraud'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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49% annual drop in Tesla sales in Europe to April www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Car sales in Europe dip slightly in April, Tesla's 49% drop tempers EV gains
Tesla's sales in Europe fell 49% in April from a year earlier, even as battery-electric sales rose by 27.8%, as the U.S. EV maker's upgrade of its Model Y shows little sign of improving the brand's tarnished image in the region.
www.reuters.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
49% annual drop in Tesla sales in Europe to April www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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So anyone except Farage. 😂
May 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
So anyone except Farage. 😂
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Between 2011 and 2023, 816 care homes in England were forcibly closed by the regulator for poor standards and harms to residents.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
New analysis: most care homes closed by industry regulator are run
A new analysis led by researchers at the University of Oxford and funded by the Nuffield Foundation has found that virtually all care homes forced to close in England by the Care Quality Commission
www.ox.ac.uk
May 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Between 2011 and 2023, 816 care homes in England were forcibly closed by the regulator for poor standards and harms to residents.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
804 were owned by for-profit entities. 30% -40% of fees vanish in profits, leaving less for services.
Profits and care don't mix.
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Stop Trump billionaires from meddling in our elections. Tell the UK to ban foreign political donations: action.eko.org/a/uk-ban-all...
UK: Ban All Foreign Political Donations
Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party just made massive gains in UK elections. And now they’re drawing up plans to tap Trump donors to power Farage to Prime Minister in 2029.But we have a plan to stop
action.eko.org
May 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Stop Trump billionaires from meddling in our elections. Tell the UK to ban foreign political donations: action.eko.org/a/uk-ban-all...
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Financial crime in the UK.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Financial crime in the UK.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.
$2trn to $5.5trn dirty money laundered globally.
40% through the UK, its Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories.
Govt can take out Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to chase crooks.
2017-2025: 7 UWOs, none since 2019, no prosecutions.
Laws not enforced on the City.