Colin Shevills
@cshevills.bsky.social
Woke old bloke. Interested in politics and public health. Terrified of big corporations putting profit before people.
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France's biggest wildfire since 1949 moving more slowly but not yet under control reut.rs/4m4ZYVn
France's biggest wildfire since 1949 moving more slowly but not yet under control
A massive wildfire that has scorched through 16,000 hectares of forest and villages in southern France since Tuesday has lost intensity but is still not under control, officials said on Thursday.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
France's biggest wildfire since 1949 moving more slowly but not yet under control reut.rs/4m4ZYVn
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New data reveals that 40% of corporation tax due from small businesses isn’t being paid.
It’s a hidden crisis that costs the UK £15 billion a year — and HMRC has quietly lost control.
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It’s a hidden crisis that costs the UK £15 billion a year — and HMRC has quietly lost control.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New data reveals that 40% of corporation tax due from small businesses isn’t being paid.
It’s a hidden crisis that costs the UK £15 billion a year — and HMRC has quietly lost control.
buff.ly/5Ah4fP4
It’s a hidden crisis that costs the UK £15 billion a year — and HMRC has quietly lost control.
buff.ly/5Ah4fP4
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In Scotland, 'The heaviest burden of [alcohol] harm & costs fall on our most deprived communities, further entrenching economic & health inequalities'. Imp blog from @alcoholfocus.bsky.social A more preventative strategy is def needed - it also needs to be more joined up with socio-economic policies
Our Deputy CEO Laura Mahon on why Scotland needs a comprehensive new alcohol strategy, focussed on prevention, to tackle the country's #Alcohol Emergency
Over 70 organisations across Scotland backed our recent call for urgent action on alcohol deaths
Read more
www.alcohol-focus-sc...
Over 70 organisations across Scotland backed our recent call for urgent action on alcohol deaths
Read more
www.alcohol-focus-sc...
Time running out for Scottish Government to show leadership and tackle alcohol deaths | News | Alcohol Focus Scotland
Near record alcohol deaths see experts from over 70 organisations demand the Scottish Government take urgent action Ahead of the publication of the 2025 Programme for Government a group of more than 70 organisations are demanding that the Scottish Government use the year before the election to prioritise increasing early detection and treatment of liver disease alongside other targeted measures, to address the highest number of unnecessary deaths from alcohol since 2008.
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In Scotland, 'The heaviest burden of [alcohol] harm & costs fall on our most deprived communities, further entrenching economic & health inequalities'. Imp blog from @alcoholfocus.bsky.social A more preventative strategy is def needed - it also needs to be more joined up with socio-economic policies
Scotland is in the grip of an alcohol emergency. There’s no time to lose. The Scottish Government need to take action now.#AlcoholDeaths
Today, along with more than 70 other organisations, we are calling for the #ScottishGovernment to use the final year before the election to take urgent action on alcohol harm and implement our roadmap for delivery to reduce #AlcoholDeaths
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#AlcoholEmergency
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#AlcoholEmergency
AFS Calls for Urgent Action on Alcohol Deaths - Laura Mahon, Deputy CEO
YouTube video by Alcohol Focus Scotland
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May 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Scotland is in the grip of an alcohol emergency. There’s no time to lose. The Scottish Government need to take action now.#AlcoholDeaths
Is it any wonder people don’t want to visit.
“They walked the full length of the train and questioned every single passenger about their citizenship status. According to the conductor, who has worked nearly 40 years on that route, this was a first. In all his decades of service, federal agents have never boarded his train like this.”
‘Cmon 🇺🇸!
‘Cmon 🇺🇸!
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
April 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Is it any wonder people don’t want to visit.
Comes to something when you first glimpse this photo and think it might be the US
Of course people are going to use repressive legislation to police their neighbours in a repressive state where other recourses don't work www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Russian hairdresser jailed over neighbour's claim of spreading fake news
Anna Alexandrova denied posting anti-war messages, insisting the case was motivated by a land squabble.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Comes to something when you first glimpse this photo and think it might be the US
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The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace current passport stamping, requiring visitors from outside the European Union to register fingerprints, a photo, and passport details to enter the EU. - Another Brexit benefit we can all enjoy soon!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New EU border IT system 'expected for October'
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to come into effect later this year after delays.
www.bbc.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace current passport stamping, requiring visitors from outside the European Union to register fingerprints, a photo, and passport details to enter the EU. - Another Brexit benefit we can all enjoy soon!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🚗💨 EVs are holding up better than combustion cars, says ADAC.
In 2024, ICE cars aged 2–4 years were 2.5x more likely to break down than EVs.
EVs on the road ↑ 97%
EV breakdowns ↑ only 46%
In 2024, ICE cars aged 2–4 years were 2.5x more likely to break down than EVs.
EVs on the road ↑ 97%
EV breakdowns ↑ only 46%
April 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🚗💨 EVs are holding up better than combustion cars, says ADAC.
In 2024, ICE cars aged 2–4 years were 2.5x more likely to break down than EVs.
EVs on the road ↑ 97%
EV breakdowns ↑ only 46%
In 2024, ICE cars aged 2–4 years were 2.5x more likely to break down than EVs.
EVs on the road ↑ 97%
EV breakdowns ↑ only 46%
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Rise in alcohol deaths in England is an "acute crisis", finds new study in @thelancet.bsky.social
Almost 4,000 additional deaths occurred than was expected since the pandemic.
Lead author @melissaoldham.bsky.social said: “The sharp increase in alcohol deaths...
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Almost 4,000 additional deaths occurred than was expected since the pandemic.
Lead author @melissaoldham.bsky.social said: “The sharp increase in alcohol deaths...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Alcohol deaths surge in UK with more than 4,000 people lost since Covid pandemic
Disturbing research finds alcohol specific deaths rocketed since the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, with more than 4,000 people dying from alcohol than expect, as the Government is urged to take 'urg...
www.mirror.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rise in alcohol deaths in England is an "acute crisis", finds new study in @thelancet.bsky.social
Almost 4,000 additional deaths occurred than was expected since the pandemic.
Lead author @melissaoldham.bsky.social said: “The sharp increase in alcohol deaths...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Almost 4,000 additional deaths occurred than was expected since the pandemic.
Lead author @melissaoldham.bsky.social said: “The sharp increase in alcohol deaths...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows
Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It seems the links between the Conservatives and Reform run deep
Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s firm was put in Covid ‘VIP lane’
Candy’s personal company among previously undisclosed Tory-linked businesses and individuals placed in controversial PPE VIP lane
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Candy’s personal company among previously undisclosed Tory-linked businesses and individuals placed in controversial PPE VIP lane
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Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s firm was put in Covid ‘VIP lane’
Exclusive: Candy’s personal company among previously undisclosed Tory-linked businesses and individuals placed in controversial PPE VIP lane.
open.substack.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It seems the links between the Conservatives and Reform run deep
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Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
April 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
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The 2022 summer in UK saw temperatures hit 40°C for the first time and left firefighters stretched, with London Fire Brigade having its ‘busiest day since the Second World War’
We know climate change is not a future threat but current reality
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
We know climate change is not a future threat but current reality
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Climate change made severe UK fires in 2022 six times more likely
New research shows that the damaging fires during the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave were made at least six times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
March 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The 2022 summer in UK saw temperatures hit 40°C for the first time and left firefighters stretched, with London Fire Brigade having its ‘busiest day since the Second World War’
We know climate change is not a future threat but current reality
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
We know climate change is not a future threat but current reality
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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"Research by scientists from the RSPB and University of Cambridge...
...has found that UK solar farms managed for nature could benefit birds, including threatened species like Corn Buntings, Greenfinches, Yellowhammers, and Linnets." 💚
...has found that UK solar farms managed for nature could benefit birds, including threatened species like Corn Buntings, Greenfinches, Yellowhammers, and Linnets." 💚
New research: birdlife soars on nature-friendly solar farms
Nature-friendly solar farms in East Anglia support more bird species than arable land, boosting biodiversity
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Research by scientists from the RSPB and University of Cambridge...
...has found that UK solar farms managed for nature could benefit birds, including threatened species like Corn Buntings, Greenfinches, Yellowhammers, and Linnets." 💚
...has found that UK solar farms managed for nature could benefit birds, including threatened species like Corn Buntings, Greenfinches, Yellowhammers, and Linnets." 💚
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The government is busy - but the work is not being reported. From banning toxic pesticides to funding green jobs, here are 20 things that happened last week.
Government is busy: but the media are not telling you
Despite what the press tells us, the government is very busy, often doing popular things. But you wouldn’t know it from the press coverage
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The government is busy - but the work is not being reported. From banning toxic pesticides to funding green jobs, here are 20 things that happened last week.
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If Brexit had never happened…
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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February 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If Brexit had never happened…
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
🇬🇧🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺
…we’d be much wealthier, with more investment in public services, better trade - and with our parliament & govt having spent the last decade doing far more productive things.
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It costs money for GB News to pump hate into Britain's homes. Much of that money comes from Sky, which also makes much play of being a force for good. We've made it so easy for you to write and politely ask Sky's Chief Executive to stop funding hate. action.goodlawproject.org/sky-stop-fun...
Sky must stop funding hate speech
CW: Homophobia, hate speech Sky launched its programme for Pride 2024 with a ringing declaration the company was “proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ stories”. But while it was posting shiny videos claiming to ...
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February 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It costs money for GB News to pump hate into Britain's homes. Much of that money comes from Sky, which also makes much play of being a force for good. We've made it so easy for you to write and politely ask Sky's Chief Executive to stop funding hate. action.goodlawproject.org/sky-stop-fun...
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New Unison survey finds that quarter of migrant care staff were paid less than the minimum wage + over 50% were not paid for time spent travelling between visits.
Visa system for care workers creates power imbalance and leaves very little room for recourse for workers.
www.ft.com/content/703f...
Visa system for care workers creates power imbalance and leaves very little room for recourse for workers.
www.ft.com/content/703f...
Care workers routinely mistreated despite UK government efforts to tackle abuses, report finds
Unison survey shows more than a quarter of migrant staff were paid less than the statutory hourly minimum
www.ft.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
New Unison survey finds that quarter of migrant care staff were paid less than the minimum wage + over 50% were not paid for time spent travelling between visits.
Visa system for care workers creates power imbalance and leaves very little room for recourse for workers.
www.ft.com/content/703f...
Visa system for care workers creates power imbalance and leaves very little room for recourse for workers.
www.ft.com/content/703f...
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What has happened to the alcohol treatment sector over the past decade?🍷⚕️
Watch our latest Explained film to find out.
➡️ Lack of joined up care
➡️ Lack of early diagnosis
➡️ Failures of the 2012 Health & Social Care Act
youtu.be/2bH7ENlper8 @aha-uk.bsky.social
Watch our latest Explained film to find out.
➡️ Lack of joined up care
➡️ Lack of early diagnosis
➡️ Failures of the 2012 Health & Social Care Act
youtu.be/2bH7ENlper8 @aha-uk.bsky.social
The Impact of Alcohol on our Healthcare Services: Explained
YouTube video by Institute of Alcohol Studies
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February 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
What has happened to the alcohol treatment sector over the past decade?🍷⚕️
Watch our latest Explained film to find out.
➡️ Lack of joined up care
➡️ Lack of early diagnosis
➡️ Failures of the 2012 Health & Social Care Act
youtu.be/2bH7ENlper8 @aha-uk.bsky.social
Watch our latest Explained film to find out.
➡️ Lack of joined up care
➡️ Lack of early diagnosis
➡️ Failures of the 2012 Health & Social Care Act
youtu.be/2bH7ENlper8 @aha-uk.bsky.social
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In case anyone needed reminding how urgent it is for the UK government to put forward its plan to improve air quality.
The words around the review of the Environmental Improvement Plan are positive and we need to see this turn into action & support (£££s & political) for local delivery ASAP.
The words around the review of the Environmental Improvement Plan are positive and we need to see this turn into action & support (£££s & political) for local delivery ASAP.
Air pollution causing 1,100 cases a year of main form of lung cancer in UK
Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers.
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In case anyone needed reminding how urgent it is for the UK government to put forward its plan to improve air quality.
The words around the review of the Environmental Improvement Plan are positive and we need to see this turn into action & support (£££s & political) for local delivery ASAP.
The words around the review of the Environmental Improvement Plan are positive and we need to see this turn into action & support (£££s & political) for local delivery ASAP.
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1/3 The next phase of our #AlcoholisToxic campaign launches today – supported by @cancerresearchuk.org Like tobacco, alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen which causes 7 types of cancer – including breast and bowel cancer.
Watch our @RTS_media award-winning advert here 🔽
Watch our @RTS_media award-winning advert here 🔽
February 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
1/3 The next phase of our #AlcoholisToxic campaign launches today – supported by @cancerresearchuk.org Like tobacco, alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen which causes 7 types of cancer – including breast and bowel cancer.
Watch our @RTS_media award-winning advert here 🔽
Watch our @RTS_media award-winning advert here 🔽
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They took our money while letting the environment go to hell. Now we customers have to pay to clean up the filth and fix it. Thames customers are being told their bills will rise by between £16 and £19 a month this year alone
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Water industry promises £22bn of environmental investment, funded by rising bills
The Environment Agency has secured a commitment to carry out 24,000 actions over the next five years
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
They took our money while letting the environment go to hell. Now we customers have to pay to clean up the filth and fix it. Thames customers are being told their bills will rise by between £16 and £19 a month this year alone
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Monday. Last of the extreme warmth (for this week anyway), with daily record high temperatures at Eagle and Northway. #weather #akwx @climatologist49.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Monday. Last of the extreme warmth (for this week anyway), with daily record high temperatures at Eagle and Northway. #weather #akwx @climatologist49.bsky.social