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Ed Brewster
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Reputation, communication and corporate affairs. Here for the news and views. This is a personal account.
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edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Back in the UK and watching @gbnewsonline.bsky.social for the first time. Why do all your presenters shout?
Is it a studio/ sound thing, or a brand strategy?
#gbnews
#shouting
April 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
I see Trump has addressed the challenge of low pressure showers.
#ExecutiveOrders
#shower
April 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
The executive order process turns out to be an unchecked power of the Executive branch in the US system.
Limited oversight from the legislature. Almost an absence of checks and balances.
#ExecutiveOrders
#tariffs
April 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Extraordinary news and times.
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...
Trump tariffs latest: Trump not considering pausing tariffs despite global turmoil - BBC News
Trump tariffs latest: Trump not considering pausing tariffs despite global turmoil
The US president has also threatened China with an additional 50% tariff on goods imported into America.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Reposted by Ed Brewster
financialtimes.com
Donald Trump’s bid to upend the international trading order with huge tariffs has wiped $5.4tn from US stocks in two days, as China hit back with its own levies, deepening fears of recession in the global economy www.ft.com/content/b1ed...
April 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Reposted by Ed Brewster
joncooper-us.bsky.social
BOOM!! Bluesky now has more than 34 MILLION users! Share the good news!! 💙 🦋
bsky-users.theo.io
April 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Let's hope the law of unintended consequences comes into play and it unites the rest of the world, including bringing the UK and EU closer together.
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
#Trumptariffs: President announces 10% universal tariff - BBC News
Trump tariffs live updates: Watch US president announce tariffs
The US president reveals a
www.bbc.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
We have a #primrose winner! The best of #spring so far.
#Sussex
#sdnp
March 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
The Death of Stalin is available now on @bbciplayer.bsky.social a brilliant depiction of the absurdity and brutality of tyranny.
General Zhukov gets some cracking lines...
#deathofstalin
#film
March 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Frogspawn on walk this morning seen in the @southdownsnp.bsky.social a slient herald of the start of #spring
#frogspawn
February 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
For those interested in #semiconductors, #China, #tradesanctions and the best approach, this is an interesting read.

#Huawei improves #AI #chip production in boost for China’s tech goals - on.ft.com/3XfVxg6 via @FT
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advances
on.ft.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
This is depressing.

BBC News - Invisible Losses: Tens of thousands fighting for Russia are dying unnoticed on the frontline in Ukraine - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Invisible Losses: Tens of thousands fighting for Russia are dying unnoticed on the frontline in Ukraine
The Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Great to be with an old mate supporting @nordoffrobbins at the #legendsofrugbydinner
February 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Definitely the most interesting interview I've watched this week.
#AI #Musk #samaltman
youtu.be/vxgfMoXDBLc?...
Musk Bid for OpenAI: Sam Altman Says 'He's Probably Just Trying to Slow Us Down'
YouTube video by Bloomberg Television
youtu.be
February 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Excellent profile and interview, it covers so many themes and issues.
financialtimes.com Financial Times @financialtimes.com · Feb 6
Peter Mandelson says he's the 'eternal comeback kid'.

FT political editor George Parker on why he was picked as the UK's new ambassador to Washington, how he'll deal with Trump's team and whether he'll manage to stay 'below the radar' www.ft.com/content/085e...
February 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
This is highly unusual and not good policymaking. These guys hate the state, but can't wait to get their hands on it's levers.
@BBCNews - Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports
The Trump administration grants Musk's team access to system that controls the flow of trillions of dollars in funds, US media report.
www.bbc.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Scoreline not great, but Wales looking good, demise much exaggerated. Dupont exceptional, he just seems to have more time then anyone else.

#frawal
#sixnations
#6nations
January 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
No idea why the #FravWal game is kicking off at 9pm Paris time. Late in France and too late for all the kids in Wales and UK. Marketing / advertising gone mad. Surely an hour, or even 90 mins earlier better for everyone. Pubs would still be full
#6nations
#rugby
January 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...
How celebrity chefs avoided scandals as Gregg Wallace is cancelled
From raging temper tantrums to allegations of sexism, bullying and cultural appropriation, it appears TV cooking has barely gone a day without some form of controversy.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Reposted by Ed Brewster
techcrunch.com
Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have surged in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system.

Read more here: tcrn.ch/4gE9LPz
January 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments
World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Drone warfare boomed in 2024. Now 2025 promises to deliver its own surprises
Throughout the year, global conflicts illustrated the growing impact of drones in warfare, with jam-proof fibre optics, AI capabilities, and robot dogs among the new developments in 2024.
www.abc.net.au
January 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
Loved working in these buildings in Abu Dhabi over the last couple of days. Turns out they're designed by @fosterandpartners.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Reposted by Ed Brewster
davidyelland.bsky.social
Inside the Murdochs' sensational Succession court disaster + business reels as many 'celebrate' the killing of United Healthcare's CEO in New York + Why Disney's Bob Iger gets up at 4am - does rehab teach better than the Harvard Business School?

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
When It Hits the Fan - Murdoch loses 'succession’ battle, killing of a US CEO and why tycoons get up at 4am - BBC Sounds
David and Simon discuss Murdoch's lost legal case, Brian Thompson and early risers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM
edwardbrewster.bsky.social
BBC News - Netanyahu attacks ICC war crimes arrest warrants
www.bbc.com/news/article...

#icc #israel #warcrimes
Israel Gaza: Netanyahu condemns ICC war crimes arrest warrants
US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials "outrageous".
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:52 AM