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Snigdha
@snig.bsky.social
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Food, music, politics. Views mine, don't threaten to email my boss. (She/her).
Mini blog http://snigskitchen.tumblr.com
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Snigdha @snig.bsky.social · 5d
My January 2026 favourites list brings together predictions of food trends for this year, kitchen tips, recipes, and my 2025 music playlist.
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January 2026 Favourites list
Happy New Year, my friends! January in the UK is a little bit cold, dark, and grim. It isn’t my favourite time of year, as each day I wond...
snigskitchen.blogspot.com
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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cpgarghan.bsky.social
a close up of a person 's face with the words `` bit of both '' written on it .
ALT: a close up of a person 's face with the words `` bit of both '' written on it .
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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tarquinfauntleroy.bsky.social
It's about time reform were called out publicly for all their wrongdoings.
Angela Rayner was hounded for weeks over that house thing & stepped down.
farage did the same thing 17 times, yet it was only mentioned as a footnote on ITV news.
January 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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amhoward.bsky.social
That's not really fair to call it a bookmarks site. They have, in fact, built a crushingly poor user journey experience that sits on top of the education offerings that the ventures partners were already offering to the public free of charge.
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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snig.bsky.social
As the Government reveals the "AI Skills Hub", we find out the taxpayers of the UK have paid £4.1 million... for a bookmarks site. Nice work for those who can get it.
mahadk.com/posts/ai-ski...
The UK paid £4.1 million for a bookmarks site
Or, as they like to call it, the 'AI Skills Hub'. Which was built by PwC because of course it was
mahadk.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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stephenstroud.bsky.social
Most of us, when we buy something online, can send it back if it doesn't work or doesn't match the description.
Why can't our government do that?
snig.bsky.social Snigdha @snig.bsky.social · 10h
As the Government reveals the "AI Skills Hub", we find out the taxpayers of the UK have paid £4.1 million... for a bookmarks site. Nice work for those who can get it.
mahadk.com/posts/ai-ski...
The UK paid £4.1 million for a bookmarks site
Or, as they like to call it, the 'AI Skills Hub'. Which was built by PwC because of course it was
mahadk.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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taxbod.net
PwC. Got to look after the govt’s chums now that PEP contracts have finished.
January 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
snig.bsky.social
I don't think the Reform Party UK pre-action letter to Kemi Badenoch threatening legal action for the mental health slur against Suella Braverman in her defection complies with the Defamation Pre-Action Protocol. This is either incompetence or posturing.
3 Pre-action protocols for Media and Communications List causes of action 3.1 Letter of Claim The Claimant should notify the Defendant of his/her claim in writing at the earliest reasonable opportunity. In respect of all causes of action falling within the Media and Communications List, the Claimant should include the following information: name of Claimant; the nature of and basis for the entitlement to the remedies sought by the Claimant; any facts or matters relevant to England and Wales being the most appropriate forum for the dispute; and details of any funding arrangement in place. 3.2 Letter of Claim (Defamation, Slander and Malicious Falsehood) The Letter of Claim should additionally include the following information- sufficient details to identify the specific publication which contained the statement complained of; the statement complained of and, if known, the date of publication; where possible, a copy or transcript of the statement complained of should be enclosed and, in the case of slander, where and in what circumstances as far as known the statement complained of was spoken; the imputation the Claimant contends was conveyed by the statement complained of; factual inaccuracies or unsupportable comment within the statement complained of; the Claimant should give a sufficient explanation to enable the Defendant to appreciate why the statement is inaccurate or unsupportable; for defamation claims, how or why the Claimant says that the statement complained of has caused or is likely to cause serious harm for the purposes of section 1 Defamation Act 2013 including, when the Claimant is a body that trades for profit, such details as are available of the nature and value of the serious financial loss which the Claimant says has been caused or is likely to be caused by publication of the statement complained of; for slander or malicious falsehood claims, how or why the Claimant says that publication of the statement complained of has caused, or is likely to cause, special damage or pecuniary loss, or why publication of the statement is actionable without proof of actual loss; and, in malicious falsehood claims an outline of the Claimant's case with regard to malice. where relevant, the Letter of Claim should also include- any facts or matters which make the Claimant identifiable from the statement complained of; and, details of any special facts relevant to the interpretation of the statement complained of and/or any particular damage caused by the statement complained of. 3.3 Letter of Claim (Privacy, Breach of Confidence) The Letter of Claim should additionally include the following information- the information or categories of information which is claimed to constitute confidential information or in respect of which the Claimant is said to have a reasonable expectation of privacy; sufficient details to identify the publication or proposed publication containing the relevant information; details of the circumstances giving rise to confidentiality or a reasonable expectation of privacy (in breach of confidence or misuse of private information claims respectively); why the information is claimed to constitute information in respect of which the Claimant has a reasonable expectation of privacy or confidential information of a nature that should not be published or continued to be published, including details of any damage or distress suffered or anticipated, where an interim non-disclosure order or final non-disclosure order to restrain publication is sought; and, in claims for misuse of private information, why it is claimed that the Claimant's right to private and family life outweighs the right to freedom of expression; in respect of confidential information, in so far as known, the extent to which the information is already in the public domain; the nature and any available details of any particular damage caused or likely to be caused by the publication, proposed publication or processing complained of. When, at the time of sending the letter of claim, the Claimant intends to make an application for dispensation from the requirements of CPR PD16 (Statements of Case) with a view to bringing his/her claim anonymously, this should be indicated in the letter of claim, which should also give an indication of the basis upon which any application would be made. Any response from the Defendant should be provided to the Court upon an application.
January 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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robmanuel.b3ta.com
Anyway - whether this works for you - I dunno. It's for ME to find out if there's anything I fancy watching. And turns out I'm not even going to use it tonight as I'm going to watch Best Call Saul with my son instead.
isthereafuckingfilm.netlify.app
Is there a fucking film I can watch on terrestrial TV tonight like it's the 1980s or something?
Find films on UK terrestrial TV. Filter by time, channels, and a custom film definition, with a seven-day view.
isthereafuckingfilm.netlify.app
January 29, 2026 at 4:34 PM
snig.bsky.social
As the Government reveals the "AI Skills Hub", we find out the taxpayers of the UK have paid £4.1 million... for a bookmarks site. Nice work for those who can get it.
mahadk.com/posts/ai-ski...
The UK paid £4.1 million for a bookmarks site
Or, as they like to call it, the 'AI Skills Hub'. Which was built by PwC because of course it was
mahadk.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“.. This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Judge Schiltz added.

@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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harrywallop.co.uk
Hero of the day. Tony Slater, who rummaged through discarded McDonald’s litter on verge, found a receipt, contacted the local environmental health officer. Who contacted McD, who used CCTV to work out the car responsible.
Result: £500 fine. 💥
(Via @thetimes.com)
January 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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jamesrball.com
On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers.

But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
joxley.jmoxley.co.uk John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 13h
This was a minor story on London news this morning - but suspect is a real cautionary (and alarming) tale of an older man getting radicalised online.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sidcup man convicted aover explosive attack on Ulez camera
Kevin Rees's homemade bomb caused damage to vehicles and property including a child's bedroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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benseager.co.uk
It’s time to ban social media for the over-60s, restrict their screen-time and implement upper-limit age verification.
joxley.jmoxley.co.uk John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 13h
This was a minor story on London news this morning - but suspect is a real cautionary (and alarming) tale of an older man getting radicalised online.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sidcup man convicted aover explosive attack on Ulez camera
Kevin Rees's homemade bomb caused damage to vehicles and property including a child's bedroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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beijingpalmer.bsky.social
9-9-6 was a Chinese term invented mostly to show how depressing and lifeless work culture was; watching softbrained AI guys adopt it as an ideal is ... well, entirely predictable
January 29, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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nationaltrust.org.uk
What we all need to see is a red squirrel in a power pose.
You're welcome.
A red squirrel on the ground. It almost looks like it is in superhero pose with one front paw and one back paw on the ground. The other front and back paws are raised in the air, its head is forward ready to run towards the camera.
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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ottoenglish.bsky.social
Reform seem to have been charging people £125 to put themselves up as potential Gorton and Denton parliamentary Candidates:

Applications closed Sunday.

When did they select Goodwin?
Applications will close at 5PM on Sunday 25th January Gorton and Denton Candidate: Application Form Welcome to the Reform UK Gorton and Denton Candidate Application Form. Before you start, please ensure you have the following ready: • Headshot picture CV • Working links for any social media accounts held • Scan of passport • National Insurance number • Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, driving licence) Application Fee: £125
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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localnotail.bsky.social
Ofcom: For a parliamentary by-election, this period begins with the issuing of a writ or on such earlier date (in the London Gazette)

6.6: Candidates... must not act as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period
www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
6.6: Candidates in UK elections, and representatives of permitted participants in UK referendums, must not act as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any type of programme during the election period. BBC ODPS are not required to remove archive content for the election or referendum period. Business Before Questions Volume 779: debated on Monday 26 January 2026 New Writ Ordered, That Mr Speaker do his issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in the present Parliament for the Borough Constituency of Gorton and Denton, in the room of Andrew John Gwynne, who, since his election to the said Borough Constituency, has been appointed to the Office of Steward and Bailiff of His Majesty’s Manor of Northstead in the County of York.—(Jonathan Reynolds.) https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026-01-26/debates/FE168B6D-BDE2-4BCA-BAC3-CBA32A63C48D/BusinessBeforeQuestions
January 28, 2026 at 11:14 AM
snig.bsky.social
Lady Gaga performs a cover of Mr Rogers' famous theme song "Won't You Be My Neighbour". Younger people (and littles) will remember this from Daniel Tiger. Timely and much needed.
youtu.be/e3o5FIXoK84?...
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? | Lady Gaga Original
YouTube video by Rocket
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January 28, 2026 at 10:13 PM
snig.bsky.social
Watch this. What a queen! 👑
jasonreiduk.bsky.social Jason Reid @jasonreiduk.bsky.social · 1d
‘where do you see yourself in 20 years time?’

me:
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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nethertonfoundry.bsky.social
No, that's not a child carrying our new stock pot. That's Lisa, one of our team giving you an idea of just how big this bad boy is.
Our new stock pot, perfect for broths, stocks and big appetites is now available.
Full details on the website www.netherton-foundry.co.uk/iron-saucepa....
A Netherton Foundry 12" stockpot on a yellow linen backdrop A woman's hands holding a Netherton Foundry 12" black iron, hand-spun stockpot and lid against a crumpled linen backdrop
January 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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reformexposed.bsky.social
Reform UK Councillor Mick Cockerham of Newton Abbot South making a pretty sick statement.
January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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reformexposed.bsky.social
It appears that the 'Rogue Landlord' involved in this story is Reform UK Councillor Edward Harris, Chairman of Warwickshire County Council (of Polesworth).

Illegal Tamworth HMOs shut down over string of safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings

www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Illegal HMOs shut down over safety concerns after landlord ignored warnings
The two six-bedroomed properties out in Tamworth, 'failed to meet even the most basic of living standards and legal requirements'
www.birminghammail.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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werkoderko.bsky.social
Singapore noodz, with double the veg 🍜
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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brucespringsteen.net
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM