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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 14h

Bank of England Governor warns of vulnerable global financial system & possible crash.

Inflated stock markets
AI overvalued
No regulation of shadow banking
Excessive debt - if one domino falls
Deregulation of finance
Trump tariffs

Who will pick-up the cost of bailouts?
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G20 risk watchdog warns of potential for financial market crash

The latest surge in global share prices and other assets has left markets susceptible to a crash given the current uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, the G20's risk watchdog said on Monday.

www.reuters.com

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Cambridge for Europe @cambsforeurope.bsky.social · 14h

"The services being targeted are not optional extras ... They are lifelines – particularly for the elderly, disabled and low-income residents – whose right to live in the UK was meant to be protected after Brexit."

Camilla Cucinotta on Tory proposals to limit EU citizens' access to public services.

East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 14h

Letter to the editor | East Anglia Bylines

Letter to the editor: A civilised society does not withhold care based on citizenship

Letter to the editor

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 1d

"What about Europe? What about Europe Jeremy[Corbyn] - Where were you when we needed you. Oh f**k off"

I like Zack.

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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 2d

A UK presenter shouldn’t crow about an audience’s ignorance of Nathan Gill who took bribes from Kremlin agents & was a close ally of Farage . It shows they have failed to do their job . What next , telling us that Watergate was one of the lowest points in investigative journalism 🥺 ?

Joy @joybe.bsky.social · 3d

The Nathan Gill scandal should be huge news so why has the British media been mainly silent about it? (I think we know 🤔)
Here's Fiona Bruce shutting down any mention & acting like the audience aren't interested.
#bbqt

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

A new week - and a new huge milestone!

@greenparty.org.uk now have 100,000 members!!!

We are absolutely on track to next overtake the Tories - let's make hope normal again!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since Zack Polanski took over last month The Greens in England and Wales have more than 100,000 members for the first time, the party has announced, a near-50% rise since Zack Polanski took over as leader last month. It puts them on a potential course to overtake the Conservatives and comes little more than a week after the Greens announced they had moved past the Liberal Democrats in membership numbers, getting to 83,500. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 1d

For more on Nadia Sass/Borodi's role at the heart of a pan-European Russian influence machine, read more here

desk-russie.eu/2024/09/08/n...

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Pat Walshe - Privacy Matters @privacymatters.bsky.social · 2d

And yet in the UK soooo many people are not eligible for a Covid jab. If they want one they need to stump up £90-£99 (as I will next week)

Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 4d

“A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination”

New Study Finds Annual COVID Vaccines Protect People against Severe Disease, Even with Prior Immunity

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · 3d

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet, from @chrischirp.bsky.social

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

christinapagel.substack.com

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@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC @drjoepajak.bsky.social · 1d

The study, 'published on October 8, 2025, in the @nejm.org, showed that last season’s 2024–2025 mRNA COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29%, their risk of hospitalizations by 39% and risk of death by 64%.' @zalaly.bsky.social et al
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Association of 2024–2025 Covid-19 Vaccine with Covid-19 Outcomes in U.S. Veterans | NEJM

Amid the declining clinical severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and diminishing public uptake of annual coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines, ...

www.nejm.org

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mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 1d

#Covid-19 #CovidIsAirborne

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mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 1d

Someone should be paying me fr all the scrolling I do.

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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 2d

1. Before 2020, I never, ever remember getting sick being portrayed as a good thing.

"Most people will get one or two respiratory infections every year. In some ways, it's a *good thing* when you are a child or healthy adult".

*my emphasis.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Common cold, flu, Covid: Why is Britain so sick right now?

Why coughs and colds seem to be taking hold currently - and what you can do to protect yourself.

www.bbc.com

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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · 1d

Another article that fails to talk about COViD being predominantly airborne and just focuses on handwashing only. Also again, no mention of #PostInfectionRisk. This is not a normal situation to be failing to prevent airborne infections.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Common cold, flu, Covid: Why is Britain so sick right now?

Why coughs and colds seem to be taking hold currently - and what you can do to protect yourself.

www.bbc.co.uk

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mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 2d

TOO LATE! (again) @jackabbott.bsky.social has missed the bus, the Covid wave is already here. Expect another Ipswich Hospital "quademic". #FFP3 #N95

mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 2d

#MichelleMone Put on a respirator #N95

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 3d

Also, if you're "in bed with flu", it's almost certainly Covid.

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 3d

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

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Dr. Ashley | Panicked Foodie @panickedfoodie.bsky.social · 2d

Playing the annual game of how long can I go without turning my heat on, because heating is too expensive 🙃

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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 3d

This is a major shift in Labour comms. It seems Brexit will be blamed for the budget.
But naming the issue is not enough. They now need to name the solution or be left behind parties that will.

Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 3d

This strikes me as a pretty major Brexit shift from Starmer.

Perhaps the beginning of 'Brexit is sh1t and has caused real economic damage'.

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 3d

The Green Party is set to continue to contrast its policy approach on disability with other political parties by supporting disabled people who rely on benefits and have already experienced years of austerity cuts.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/greens-show-...

Greens show contrast with other major parties on disability cuts and refusal to stir up hostility to claimants

The Green Party is set to continue to contrast its policy approach on disability with other political parties by supporting disabled people who rely on benefits and have already experienced years o…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 3d

While you're all getting heated up by Michelle Mone & Doug Barrowman don't forget to "follow the science"....

Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 5d

67% increase in cervical cancer, 131% in vaginal cancer, 98% in vulvar cancer, 92% in anal cancer, and 78% in oropharyngeal cancer. Similar trends were observed for carcinoma in situ…

mcornbeef.bsky.social @mcornbeef.bsky.social · 3d

#MichelleMone & Doug Barrowman expected to personally pay back £0 (Zero). In fact pursuing them will probably end up costing tax payers millions in lawyers fees. Who saw that coming? I did.

Unofficial Guardian (UK) Bot @guardian-uk-rss.bsky.social · 3d

Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?

The high court told the company linked to Michelle Mone to pay up over the supply of defective gowns, but there appears no clear route to reclaim the funds

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 3d

Same day. Same plenary session. Same visit to Gill’s office. Same Farage, Same Gill, same wife of sanctioned pro Russian agent.

Six days after the first bribery charge

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 5d

67% increase in cervical cancer, 131% in vaginal cancer, 98% in vulvar cancer, 92% in anal cancer, and 78% in oropharyngeal cancer. Similar trends were observed for carcinoma in situ…

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3d

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Was all set to cheer and then I read it.

"It's not all the time, it's just when you're in that six-feet distance."

While I applaud any measure that increases mask usage in health facilities, I would REALLY like for the people making these policies to learn how AIRBORNE spread happens.

Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 3d

Masks will be required in all Health P.E.I. facilities starting Oct. 14 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mask-mandate-health-facilites-9.6934985

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter

Health P.E.I. is reinstating a mandatory masking policy in all of its facilities in response to the growing presence of respiratory illnesses on the Island.

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