Ben Brindle
@benbrindle.bsky.social
Researcher at the Migration Observatory, University of Oxford. #itfc fan, for my sins.
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Presumably people who signed up but don't get the $60 could just not pay? As in, they can't be forced to shell out obscene amounts of money
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Presumably people who signed up but don't get the $60 could just not pay? As in, they can't be forced to shell out obscene amounts of money
Reposted by Ben Brindle
Not sure what to make of it all? Our briefing on net migration is a great place to start getting to grips with the big changes in migration to and from the UK in recent years.
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
Net migration to the UK - Migration Observatory
An overview of net migration in the UK – defined as the difference between immigration and emigration of people moving for at least a year.
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Not sure what to make of it all? Our briefing on net migration is a great place to start getting to grips with the big changes in migration to and from the UK in recent years.
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
Great to see #itfc finally beat Norwich. Last time it happened I was at school. Outside of that we didn't have much to shout about in 2025...
And, finally, I wholeheartedly recommend that everybody visits Moldova. It's a great country, with great wine.
And, finally, I wholeheartedly recommend that everybody visits Moldova. It's a great country, with great wine.
December 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Great to see #itfc finally beat Norwich. Last time it happened I was at school. Outside of that we didn't have much to shout about in 2025...
And, finally, I wholeheartedly recommend that everybody visits Moldova. It's a great country, with great wine.
And, finally, I wholeheartedly recommend that everybody visits Moldova. It's a great country, with great wine.
As for my favourite TV, Severance season 2 was my pick until last week, when I finally started watching Andor. I'll have finished it by next week, I suspect.
I still don't get the hype around Stranger Things. It's bang average, and always has been.
I still don't get the hype around Stranger Things. It's bang average, and always has been.
December 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
As for my favourite TV, Severance season 2 was my pick until last week, when I finally started watching Andor. I'll have finished it by next week, I suspect.
I still don't get the hype around Stranger Things. It's bang average, and always has been.
I still don't get the hype around Stranger Things. It's bang average, and always has been.
It also prioritises Skilled Workers who earn less, and so make a smaller contribution to the public finances.
For example, a librarian earning £41,700 would be prioritised over an IT director earning £85,000.
For example, a librarian earning £41,700 would be prioritised over an IT director earning £85,000.
December 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It also prioritises Skilled Workers who earn less, and so make a smaller contribution to the public finances.
For example, a librarian earning £41,700 would be prioritised over an IT director earning £85,000.
For example, a librarian earning £41,700 would be prioritised over an IT director earning £85,000.
Employers in areas with lower salaries are less likely to be able to afford the median.
Grads/young migrants at the start of their careers also find it difficult to be hired at median earnings. The UK has a 'new entrant discount' (currently 4 years), but it takes them longer to earn the median.
Grads/young migrants at the start of their careers also find it difficult to be hired at median earnings. The UK has a 'new entrant discount' (currently 4 years), but it takes them longer to earn the median.
December 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Employers in areas with lower salaries are less likely to be able to afford the median.
Grads/young migrants at the start of their careers also find it difficult to be hired at median earnings. The UK has a 'new entrant discount' (currently 4 years), but it takes them longer to earn the median.
Grads/young migrants at the start of their careers also find it difficult to be hired at median earnings. The UK has a 'new entrant discount' (currently 4 years), but it takes them longer to earn the median.
To hire Skilled Workers, employers need to pay the higher of:
1. The general salary threshold (£41.7k). Its aim is to ensure SWs contribute to the public finances.
2. The job-specific going rate. It aims to prevent undercutting of Brits and is set at the median salary in each job.
1. The general salary threshold (£41.7k). Its aim is to ensure SWs contribute to the public finances.
2. The job-specific going rate. It aims to prevent undercutting of Brits and is set at the median salary in each job.
December 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
To hire Skilled Workers, employers need to pay the higher of:
1. The general salary threshold (£41.7k). Its aim is to ensure SWs contribute to the public finances.
2. The job-specific going rate. It aims to prevent undercutting of Brits and is set at the median salary in each job.
1. The general salary threshold (£41.7k). Its aim is to ensure SWs contribute to the public finances.
2. The job-specific going rate. It aims to prevent undercutting of Brits and is set at the median salary in each job.
Certainly a better idea than 3rd place leading to progression.
The idea I've been most sold on is having 16 groups of 3 teams, where teams in, say, group A don't play each other, but the 3 teams in group B
The idea I've been most sold on is having 16 groups of 3 teams, where teams in, say, group A don't play each other, but the 3 teams in group B
December 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Certainly a better idea than 3rd place leading to progression.
The idea I've been most sold on is having 16 groups of 3 teams, where teams in, say, group A don't play each other, but the 3 teams in group B
The idea I've been most sold on is having 16 groups of 3 teams, where teams in, say, group A don't play each other, but the 3 teams in group B
You'll be delighted to know I'm now in Whamhalla. My end was a pedicab on 5th Ave
December 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
You'll be delighted to know I'm now in Whamhalla. My end was a pedicab on 5th Ave
I wish I were that organised. And there will be no hermiting from me – going into a busy pub playing Xmas music is one of my only sources of adrenaline in December
December 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I wish I were that organised. And there will be no hermiting from me – going into a busy pub playing Xmas music is one of my only sources of adrenaline in December
It didn't start until today! I've been getting my listens in so I can hopefully go until Xmas day without
I'll never forgive IMDB for not crediting it on the Black Mirror Xmas special
I'll never forgive IMDB for not crediting it on the Black Mirror Xmas special
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It didn't start until today! I've been getting my listens in so I can hopefully go until Xmas day without
I'll never forgive IMDB for not crediting it on the Black Mirror Xmas special
I'll never forgive IMDB for not crediting it on the Black Mirror Xmas special