@francovillani.bsky.social
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Local businesses in Birmingham are suffering. Like residents & bin workers, they want to see an end to the strike. Why did @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social walk away from a ballpark agreement and from all negotiations back in the summer 2025?
Do your job. Get in the room. Negotiate a fair settlement
Do your job. Get in the room. Negotiate a fair settlement
January 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Local businesses in Birmingham are suffering. Like residents & bin workers, they want to see an end to the strike. Why did @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social walk away from a ballpark agreement and from all negotiations back in the summer 2025?
Do your job. Get in the room. Negotiate a fair settlement
Do your job. Get in the room. Negotiate a fair settlement
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This victory by SAS cabin crew is well-earned. They remained steadfast in their determination for fair pay.
Congratulations 👏
Congratulations 👏
Heathrow-based SAS cabin crew secure pay rise after strike action
Union claims victory in dispute with Scandinavian carrier
travelweekly.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
This victory by SAS cabin crew is well-earned. They remained steadfast in their determination for fair pay.
Congratulations 👏
Congratulations 👏
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Good question 🎯
"Mr. Farage, you say you're a new reforming force in politics. How can you claim that if - by your own definition - you're bringing in so many people that cause the mess you're trying to clear up?"
Vote for Reform UK and get the very worst of the Tories...
"Mr. Farage, you say you're a new reforming force in politics. How can you claim that if - by your own definition - you're bringing in so many people that cause the mess you're trying to clear up?"
Vote for Reform UK and get the very worst of the Tories...
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Good question 🎯
"Mr. Farage, you say you're a new reforming force in politics. How can you claim that if - by your own definition - you're bringing in so many people that cause the mess you're trying to clear up?"
Vote for Reform UK and get the very worst of the Tories...
"Mr. Farage, you say you're a new reforming force in politics. How can you claim that if - by your own definition - you're bringing in so many people that cause the mess you're trying to clear up?"
Vote for Reform UK and get the very worst of the Tories...
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Reform UK (REFUK) is a retirement home for failed and discredited Conservatives who created the mess the country is in…
Reformer Conservatives
Leader: Nigel Farage (former Conservative)
Deputy Leader: Richard Tice (former Conservative)
Chair: Dr David Bull (former Conservative)
Deputy Chair: Paul Nuttalls (former Conservative)
Leader in Scotland: Malcolm Offord (former Conservative Life Peer)
Leader: Nigel Farage (former Conservative)
Deputy Leader: Richard Tice (former Conservative)
Chair: Dr David Bull (former Conservative)
Deputy Chair: Paul Nuttalls (former Conservative)
Leader in Scotland: Malcolm Offord (former Conservative Life Peer)
January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Reform UK (REFUK) is a retirement home for failed and discredited Conservatives who created the mess the country is in…
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Workers at Scandinavian airline at Heathrow receive pay increase and improved terms and conditions after strike action.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social time and again wins improved pay for our members in the civil air transport sector and this victory at SAS shows the power in a union.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social time and again wins improved pay for our members in the civil air transport sector and this victory at SAS shows the power in a union.
January 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Workers at Scandinavian airline at Heathrow receive pay increase and improved terms and conditions after strike action.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social time and again wins improved pay for our members in the civil air transport sector and this victory at SAS shows the power in a union.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social time and again wins improved pay for our members in the civil air transport sector and this victory at SAS shows the power in a union.
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A story of a courageous NHS leader, Dr Susan Gilby, who would not be bullied and was then driven out by NHS Trust leaders who plotted against her. This case cost the NHS £3 million.
Questions to answer for:
* NHS England
* Solicitors Weightmans
* Ibex Gale
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Questions to answer for:
* NHS England
* Solicitors Weightmans
* Ibex Gale
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
A story of a courageous NHS leader, Dr Susan Gilby, who would not be bullied and was then driven out by NHS Trust leaders who plotted against her. This case cost the NHS £3 million.
Questions to answer for:
* NHS England
* Solicitors Weightmans
* Ibex Gale
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Questions to answer for:
* NHS England
* Solicitors Weightmans
* Ibex Gale
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fishing News article on how we worked with Glasgow School of Art to create a virtual Viola. The ship, which is still around, now beached at Grytviken, South Georgia, had an epic career and whilst on Admiralty service had many engagements with enemy U-boats and was directly involved in two sinkings.
January 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Fishing News article on how we worked with Glasgow School of Art to create a virtual Viola. The ship, which is still around, now beached at Grytviken, South Georgia, had an epic career and whilst on Admiralty service had many engagements with enemy U-boats and was directly involved in two sinkings.
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Over the last two years, @unitetheunion.bsky.social has consistently called out the profiteers driving the cost-of-living crisis. While workers have been hit with the biggest fall in real wages and living standards in generations, corporations have racked up hundreds of billions in profits.
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Over the last two years, @unitetheunion.bsky.social has consistently called out the profiteers driving the cost-of-living crisis. While workers have been hit with the biggest fall in real wages and living standards in generations, corporations have racked up hundreds of billions in profits.
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Wednesday 10 January 1968. It was on this day 58 years ago the #Hull trawlers St. Romanus and Kingston Peridot set sail from St Andrews Dock. Tragically, neither vessel returned.
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
January 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Wednesday 10 January 1968. It was on this day 58 years ago the #Hull trawlers St. Romanus and Kingston Peridot set sail from St Andrews Dock. Tragically, neither vessel returned.
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
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A deal to end the Birmingham bin strikes was at one point agreed in principle with council officials but was blocked by government-appointed commissioners.🤷♀️
A fair deal must be put forward for bin workers so that this dispute can be ended. 2/2 🔚
A fair deal must be put forward for bin workers so that this dispute can be ended. 2/2 🔚
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
A deal to end the Birmingham bin strikes was at one point agreed in principle with council officials but was blocked by government-appointed commissioners.🤷♀️
A fair deal must be put forward for bin workers so that this dispute can be ended. 2/2 🔚
A fair deal must be put forward for bin workers so that this dispute can be ended. 2/2 🔚
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"Our doors remain open, for @unitetheunion.bsky.social to put forward constructive suggestions." @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social ??????????
Well, we've been asking since July 2025 for negotiations to resume with none taking place. And................... 1/2 ⤵️
Well, we've been asking since July 2025 for negotiations to resume with none taking place. And................... 1/2 ⤵️
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
"Our doors remain open, for @unitetheunion.bsky.social to put forward constructive suggestions." @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social ??????????
Well, we've been asking since July 2025 for negotiations to resume with none taking place. And................... 1/2 ⤵️
Well, we've been asking since July 2025 for negotiations to resume with none taking place. And................... 1/2 ⤵️
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The #Hull trawler St. Romanus sailed from St Andrews Dock on 10 January 1968 and the last contact was a radio telephone call that night by the skipper Jim Wheeldon to his wife. A search began on 13 January but she was never found and lost with all 20 men. #TripleTrawlerDisaster
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
The #Hull trawler St. Romanus sailed from St Andrews Dock on 10 January 1968 and the last contact was a radio telephone call that night by the skipper Jim Wheeldon to his wife. A search began on 13 January but she was never found and lost with all 20 men. #TripleTrawlerDisaster
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Well, fancy that. A man who never let toxic friendships get in the way of personal ambition.
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein
Former UK ambassador says he is sorry for system that does not give victims protection they are entitled to expect
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Well, fancy that. A man who never let toxic friendships get in the way of personal ambition.
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre will hold a memorial service in memory the crew of the Hull trawler St Romanus at 11am this Sunday 11 January on Hessle Road at the Boulevard junction.
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
January 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre will hold a memorial service in memory the crew of the Hull trawler St Romanus at 11am this Sunday 11 January on Hessle Road at the Boulevard junction.
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
#TripleTrawlerDisaster
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Not one single negotiation since July 2025.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social urges @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social to get back to the table and negotiate a fair deal for our members.
The ongoing bin strike is a direct result of the council’s mismanagement of its finances. #Birmingham
@unitetheunion.bsky.social urges @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social to get back to the table and negotiate a fair deal for our members.
The ongoing bin strike is a direct result of the council’s mismanagement of its finances. #Birmingham
January 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Not one single negotiation since July 2025.
@unitetheunion.bsky.social urges @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social to get back to the table and negotiate a fair deal for our members.
The ongoing bin strike is a direct result of the council’s mismanagement of its finances. #Birmingham
@unitetheunion.bsky.social urges @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social to get back to the table and negotiate a fair deal for our members.
The ongoing bin strike is a direct result of the council’s mismanagement of its finances. #Birmingham
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Trump’s America:
- ICE agents murder US citizen driving away from them
- kidnaps foreign head of state
- threatens to invade allies
- soft on Russian invasion of Ukraine
- unilaterally tears up trade agreements
- backs far-right parties in Europe
- sabotages climate treaties
- leaves WHO
- ICE agents murder US citizen driving away from them
- kidnaps foreign head of state
- threatens to invade allies
- soft on Russian invasion of Ukraine
- unilaterally tears up trade agreements
- backs far-right parties in Europe
- sabotages climate treaties
- leaves WHO
January 8, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Trump’s America:
- ICE agents murder US citizen driving away from them
- kidnaps foreign head of state
- threatens to invade allies
- soft on Russian invasion of Ukraine
- unilaterally tears up trade agreements
- backs far-right parties in Europe
- sabotages climate treaties
- leaves WHO
- ICE agents murder US citizen driving away from them
- kidnaps foreign head of state
- threatens to invade allies
- soft on Russian invasion of Ukraine
- unilaterally tears up trade agreements
- backs far-right parties in Europe
- sabotages climate treaties
- leaves WHO
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📈 TESCO
In the past four years, food prices in the UK have rocketed by a staggering 40% – yet between 2020/21 and 2024/5 Tesco saw its operating profit balloon by almost three quarters (72%).
This sort of rampant profiteering is simply a disgrace, and it must be stopped.
In the past four years, food prices in the UK have rocketed by a staggering 40% – yet between 2020/21 and 2024/5 Tesco saw its operating profit balloon by almost three quarters (72%).
This sort of rampant profiteering is simply a disgrace, and it must be stopped.
January 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM
📈 TESCO
In the past four years, food prices in the UK have rocketed by a staggering 40% – yet between 2020/21 and 2024/5 Tesco saw its operating profit balloon by almost three quarters (72%).
This sort of rampant profiteering is simply a disgrace, and it must be stopped.
In the past four years, food prices in the UK have rocketed by a staggering 40% – yet between 2020/21 and 2024/5 Tesco saw its operating profit balloon by almost three quarters (72%).
This sort of rampant profiteering is simply a disgrace, and it must be stopped.
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A new report by the government’s own patient safety investigator reveals that far from being confined to winter, corridor care in England is now entirely normalised all year round.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
Corridor care is ‘policy failure with devastating human consequences’ | News | Royal College of Nursing
RCN demands urgent government action as investigator says corridor care is happening throughout the year
www.rcn.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A new report by the government’s own patient safety investigator reveals that far from being confined to winter, corridor care in England is now entirely normalised all year round.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
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Good news! ☺️🍾
Specialist blood staff working for east London’s Homerton NHS Trust are celebrating after being moved to a higher wage rate and given almost five years’ back pay in recognition of their expertise.
london.unison.org.uk/2026/01/08/h...
Specialist blood staff working for east London’s Homerton NHS Trust are celebrating after being moved to a higher wage rate and given almost five years’ back pay in recognition of their expertise.
london.unison.org.uk/2026/01/08/h...
Health workers at Homerton NHS Trust celebrate pay increase and backpay deal, says UNISON | News | News | UNISON Greater London
Thursday 8 January 2026 For immediate release Health workers at Homerton NHS Trust celebrate pay increase and backpay deal, says UNISON Specialist blood
london.unison.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Good news! ☺️🍾
Specialist blood staff working for east London’s Homerton NHS Trust are celebrating after being moved to a higher wage rate and given almost five years’ back pay in recognition of their expertise.
london.unison.org.uk/2026/01/08/h...
Specialist blood staff working for east London’s Homerton NHS Trust are celebrating after being moved to a higher wage rate and given almost five years’ back pay in recognition of their expertise.
london.unison.org.uk/2026/01/08/h...
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🪧STRIKE | Leeds Council transport services
It's completely unacceptable that council cuts are not only putting our hardworking members at risk but also people who rely on this vital service. Workers should never bear the brunt of funding cuts.
It's completely unacceptable that council cuts are not only putting our hardworking members at risk but also people who rely on this vital service. Workers should never bear the brunt of funding cuts.
Leeds council transport services disrupted as workers strike over safety fears
Strikes over safety concerns beginning this week are expected to disrupt Leeds council passenger transport services.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🪧STRIKE | Leeds Council transport services
It's completely unacceptable that council cuts are not only putting our hardworking members at risk but also people who rely on this vital service. Workers should never bear the brunt of funding cuts.
It's completely unacceptable that council cuts are not only putting our hardworking members at risk but also people who rely on this vital service. Workers should never bear the brunt of funding cuts.
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This is vandalism!
Trump withdraws US from dozens of UN and other international entities.
He is seeking to undermine what remains of a rules-based international order by ending US participation in multiple frameworks of international cooperation
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Trump withdraws US from dozens of UN and other international entities.
He is seeking to undermine what remains of a rules-based international order by ending US participation in multiple frameworks of international cooperation
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United
www.whitehouse.gov
January 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
This is vandalism!
Trump withdraws US from dozens of UN and other international entities.
He is seeking to undermine what remains of a rules-based international order by ending US participation in multiple frameworks of international cooperation
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Trump withdraws US from dozens of UN and other international entities.
He is seeking to undermine what remains of a rules-based international order by ending US participation in multiple frameworks of international cooperation
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Hull’s Headscarf Hero. This is proudly displayed on the wall at Hornsea Inshore Rescue station next to the lifeboat. #HeadscarfRevolutionaries
January 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Hull’s Headscarf Hero. This is proudly displayed on the wall at Hornsea Inshore Rescue station next to the lifeboat. #HeadscarfRevolutionaries
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The public thinks that Brexit “has made everything worse”, new poll reveals
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit has made everything worse, new poll reveals
The UK’s disillusioned Gen Z are losing faith in democracy, survey finds
www.independent.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The public thinks that Brexit “has made everything worse”, new poll reveals
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Households are being fleeced pure and simple!
Energy bills up by 42% since 2021, whilst energy companies made £30 billion profit in just one year. The government is turning a blind eye to these excessive profits. Everyday people cannot continue to pay.😡
Energy bills up by 42% since 2021, whilst energy companies made £30 billion profit in just one year. The government is turning a blind eye to these excessive profits. Everyday people cannot continue to pay.😡
January 7, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Households are being fleeced pure and simple!
Energy bills up by 42% since 2021, whilst energy companies made £30 billion profit in just one year. The government is turning a blind eye to these excessive profits. Everyday people cannot continue to pay.😡
Energy bills up by 42% since 2021, whilst energy companies made £30 billion profit in just one year. The government is turning a blind eye to these excessive profits. Everyday people cannot continue to pay.😡
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For those of you who missed the report launch just before Xmas here is a blog on Roy Lilley's web site which might prompt you to download and share it
files.constantcontact.com/9bc520cb001/...
files.constantcontact.com/9bc520cb001/...
files.constantcontact.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM
For those of you who missed the report launch just before Xmas here is a blog on Roy Lilley's web site which might prompt you to download and share it
files.constantcontact.com/9bc520cb001/...
files.constantcontact.com/9bc520cb001/...