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In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
‘Bills keep going higher’: community ‘warm spaces’ on the rise in the UK
As places such as Walworth Living Room step in to help people in need, charities lament lack of government help
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
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Ricky Gervais has channelled £2.5 million from his stand‑up tour to a range of animal protection organisations. 💰🐮
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
Ricky Gervais Channels £2.4 million “Mortality” Tour Profit into Animal Charities
On 8th December 2025, comedian Ricky Gervais was reported to have redirected almost £2.5 million from his “Mortality” stand‑up tour to a range of animal protection organisations…
veganfta.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Ricky Gervais has channelled £2.5 million from his stand‑up tour to a range of animal protection organisations. 💰🐮
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
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This has been the hardest year yet bloodshed, bans, restrictions and roadblocks at every turn.
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
Against All Odds: What We Achieved For Vulnerable Dogs in 2025 Despite Roadblocks & Restrictions
YouTube video by Dog Desk Animal Action
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This has been the hardest year yet bloodshed, bans, restrictions and roadblocks at every turn.
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
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Volky survived a hit & run that took his leg and left him fighting infection and blood loss. He wasn’t expected to make it through the night
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
From Tragedy to Triumph Stray Dog Volky’s Three-Legged Journey
YouTube video by Dog Desk Animal Action
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Volky survived a hit & run that took his leg and left him fighting infection and blood loss. He wasn’t expected to make it through the night
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
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#COTD Pebble is a blind kitty who was rescued as a kitten by a TNR group. Pebble went blind & lost her eyes because of an URI. She came to us in 2015 & has been living happily ever since here at her forever home.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#COTD Pebble is a blind kitty who was rescued as a kitten by a TNR group. Pebble went blind & lost her eyes because of an URI. She came to us in 2015 & has been living happily ever since here at her forever home.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
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Curse of Private Equity.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Regulator bares teeth as dentists earn £1.2bn
The gross profit figures for private equity-owned My Dentist, PortmanDentex and Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services rose by 20 per cent year-on-year between 2023 and 2024.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Curse of Private Equity.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
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Kind people who feed the starving and offer care to vulnerable animals are suffering 🇹🇷
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
The Hidden Crisis in Turkiye: Animal Helpers Under Fear & Pressure
YouTube video by Dog Desk Animal Action
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Kind people who feed the starving and offer care to vulnerable animals are suffering 🇹🇷
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
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#COTD Poppy is a blind kitty who arrived with us in 2009 with her brother from NYC. A lady found them living as strays and rescued them. She’s a playful girl with a big personality who loves treats, puffballs, and squishing cave beds.
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#COTD Poppy is a blind kitty who arrived with us in 2009 with her brother from NYC. A lady found them living as strays and rescued them. She’s a playful girl with a big personality who loves treats, puffballs, and squishing cave beds.
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
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Cows milk is for baby cows. 💔
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Cows milk is for baby cows. 💔
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
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🐾 WAFFLE – THE COMMUNITY DOG 🐾
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🐾 WAFFLE – THE COMMUNITY DOG 🐾
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
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(Barron’s) - MSCI is reviewing whether to exclude digital asset treasury companies, including Strategy, from its indexes, with a decision expected by mid-January.
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
(Barron’s) - MSCI is reviewing whether to exclude digital asset treasury companies, including Strategy, from its indexes, with a decision expected by mid-January.
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
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#COTD Richey is a blind kitty that came to us in 2011. He was found as a kitten in a ditch sitting beside his dead mother. Richey is all grown up now and is one of the sweetest kitties ever. He loves snuggling with his bestie, Sandy!
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#COTD Richey is a blind kitty that came to us in 2011. He was found as a kitten in a ditch sitting beside his dead mother. Richey is all grown up now and is one of the sweetest kitties ever. He loves snuggling with his bestie, Sandy!
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
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I swear, the next person who calls it "Turkey Day" is gonna' find out that farmed turkeys never meet their parents, have toes & beaks cut off w/o anesthesia, spend their miserable 4-month lives in cramped, filthy barns, and never see the sun.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I swear, the next person who calls it "Turkey Day" is gonna' find out that farmed turkeys never meet their parents, have toes & beaks cut off w/o anesthesia, spend their miserable 4-month lives in cramped, filthy barns, and never see the sun.
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all i want is to open up Gmail, or any bit of Gmail - an email, a chat, anything - without it offering me some shitty AI nonsense that I don't need.
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
all i want is to open up Gmail, or any bit of Gmail - an email, a chat, anything - without it offering me some shitty AI nonsense that I don't need.
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Henry says it's another beautiful day to try again, grow again, and hope again 🌻🤍
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Henry says it's another beautiful day to try again, grow again, and hope again 🌻🤍
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
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From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms exploit customers.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
UK watchdogs need to step in on rip-off bills, which are bad for consumers and the economy | Heather Stewart
From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms are able to exploit the fact they know more than customers
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms exploit customers.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
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A Wisconsin dog-breeding facility, reached a legal settlement that will require it to halt the bulk of its operations selling beagles for experiments by July 2026. 🐕
#beagles #dogs #dog
#beagles #dogs #dog
Ridglan Farms to Suspend Most Beagle Breeding After Legal Settlement
On 28th October 2025, Ridglan Farms, the controversial dog-breeding facility in Dane County, Wisconsin, US, reached a legal settlement that will require it to halt the bulk of its operations selling…
veganfta.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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🐾💛 It’s DOUBLE VOTE WEEKEND ! 💛🐾
Please vote for Dog Desk Animal Action CIC here:
mygivingcircle.org/dog-desk-ani...
Your free vote counts twice, and if you’re able to donate, every £1 gives us even more votes!
Thank you for supporting our animals!
#AnimalRescue #VoteToHelp
Please vote for Dog Desk Animal Action CIC here:
mygivingcircle.org/dog-desk-ani...
Your free vote counts twice, and if you’re able to donate, every £1 gives us even more votes!
Thank you for supporting our animals!
#AnimalRescue #VoteToHelp
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🐾💛 It’s DOUBLE VOTE WEEKEND ! 💛🐾
Please vote for Dog Desk Animal Action CIC here:
mygivingcircle.org/dog-desk-ani...
Your free vote counts twice, and if you’re able to donate, every £1 gives us even more votes!
Thank you for supporting our animals!
#AnimalRescue #VoteToHelp
Please vote for Dog Desk Animal Action CIC here:
mygivingcircle.org/dog-desk-ani...
Your free vote counts twice, and if you’re able to donate, every £1 gives us even more votes!
Thank you for supporting our animals!
#AnimalRescue #VoteToHelp
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Good morning! Harry is wishing everyone a bright, calm, and productive day ahead. ☀️✨
#GoodMorning #NewDay #PositiveVibes
#GoodMorning #NewDay #PositiveVibes
November 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Good morning! Harry is wishing everyone a bright, calm, and productive day ahead. ☀️✨
#GoodMorning #NewDay #PositiveVibes
#GoodMorning #NewDay #PositiveVibes
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English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
Social spaces lost forever. Libraries, community centres, school playgrounds, parks closed/sold as council funding cut in real terms to appease the rich.
Social vandalism.
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#COTD Dolly is a leukemia-positive kitty who is very shy. She has become friends with another shy kitty in her room, Alice, and now they both love to snuggle up on their favorite shelf! Dolly gets very excited for snacks.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/dolly.h
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/dolly.h
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#COTD Dolly is a leukemia-positive kitty who is very shy. She has become friends with another shy kitty in her room, Alice, and now they both love to snuggle up on their favorite shelf! Dolly gets very excited for snacks.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/dolly.h
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/dolly.h
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#COTD Velcro is a double positive kitty found in Charlotte, NC after he jumped on a woman’s shoulder. He’s a very sweet chatty guy with an interesting meow and treats every new human friend like he’s known them for years!
Read more: www.blindcatrescue.com/cats/velcro....
Read more: www.blindcatrescue.com/cats/velcro....
October 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#COTD Velcro is a double positive kitty found in Charlotte, NC after he jumped on a woman’s shoulder. He’s a very sweet chatty guy with an interesting meow and treats every new human friend like he’s known them for years!
Read more: www.blindcatrescue.com/cats/velcro....
Read more: www.blindcatrescue.com/cats/velcro....
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Animal agriculture is one of the most environmentally destructive industries, being responsible for at least 14.5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. This figure has been disputed, however, with many estimating it’s much higher.
Image: DM for credit.
Image: DM for credit.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Animal agriculture is one of the most environmentally destructive industries, being responsible for at least 14.5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. This figure has been disputed, however, with many estimating it’s much higher.
Image: DM for credit.
Image: DM for credit.
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"Workers rights bill and living wage rise will lead to a jobs bloodbath", says Daily Mail.
Apparently making workers insecure/poor is the way to economic growth
Silence on fat-cattery, food bank queues, 34% of universal credit claimants are in work
Light years away from Cadbury/Quaker capitalism.
Apparently making workers insecure/poor is the way to economic growth
Silence on fat-cattery, food bank queues, 34% of universal credit claimants are in work
Light years away from Cadbury/Quaker capitalism.
Workers rights bill & living wage rise 'will lead to a jobs bloodbath
In its Employment Rights Bill, Labour has also proposed introducing nine-month legal 'probation' periods to address concerns, but the think-tank said this was a 'messy compromise'.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"Workers rights bill and living wage rise will lead to a jobs bloodbath", says Daily Mail.
Apparently making workers insecure/poor is the way to economic growth
Silence on fat-cattery, food bank queues, 34% of universal credit claimants are in work
Light years away from Cadbury/Quaker capitalism.
Apparently making workers insecure/poor is the way to economic growth
Silence on fat-cattery, food bank queues, 34% of universal credit claimants are in work
Light years away from Cadbury/Quaker capitalism.