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How far will Trump's anti-renewables, pro-fossil fuel ideology go? A very long way it seems
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
How far will Trump's anti-renewables, pro-fossil fuel ideology go? A very long way it seems
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
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While a customs union between UK and EU would be a very positive development, there is a danger in presenting it as some sort of silver bullet that can deliver unrealistic growth. Only deep and dynamic beneficial alignment can achieve that. Listen to @pimlicat.bsky.social explain. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
While a customs union between UK and EU would be a very positive development, there is a danger in presenting it as some sort of silver bullet that can deliver unrealistic growth. Only deep and dynamic beneficial alignment can achieve that. Listen to @pimlicat.bsky.social explain. ~AA
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I confess to being surprised by that. I thought GB News viewers would have largely been in agreement with the presenter. After all, isn't that why people watch, to be told anything remotely anti-woke?
One of the most complained about shows this year:
Headliners, GB News, 22 Jan – 1,391 complaints
Ofcom: "Complainants objected to a presenter’s comment they believed linked the LGBTQ+ community to paedophiles [it did]. Our investigation found the live programme broke broadcasting rules."
Headliners, GB News, 22 Jan – 1,391 complaints
Ofcom: "Complainants objected to a presenter’s comment they believed linked the LGBTQ+ community to paedophiles [it did]. Our investigation found the live programme broke broadcasting rules."
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I confess to being surprised by that. I thought GB News viewers would have largely been in agreement with the presenter. After all, isn't that why people watch, to be told anything remotely anti-woke?
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas...
(Photo Simon Withyman)
(Photo Simon Withyman)
December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have yourself a merry little Christmas...
(Photo Simon Withyman)
(Photo Simon Withyman)
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New from Gnomemart: Wrist Bike Bell.
Fed up with other pedestrians dawdling along, looking at their phones? Just one ring on the Wrist Bike Bell and hey presto! The pavement is yours as they dive out of the way thinking a Lime bike is about to run them over!
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Fed up with other pedestrians dawdling along, looking at their phones? Just one ring on the Wrist Bike Bell and hey presto! The pavement is yours as they dive out of the way thinking a Lime bike is about to run them over!
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
New from Gnomemart: Wrist Bike Bell.
Fed up with other pedestrians dawdling along, looking at their phones? Just one ring on the Wrist Bike Bell and hey presto! The pavement is yours as they dive out of the way thinking a Lime bike is about to run them over!
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Fed up with other pedestrians dawdling along, looking at their phones? Just one ring on the Wrist Bike Bell and hey presto! The pavement is yours as they dive out of the way thinking a Lime bike is about to run them over!
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Reform candidate should be 'expelled' after racist attack on 3 Scottish politicians
Reform candidate should be 'expelled' after racist attack on 3 Scottish politicians
NIGEL Farage should “expel” a Reform mayoral candidate over “racist” social media posts targeting three Scottish politicians, the SNP have…
www.thenational.scot
December 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reform candidate should be 'expelled' after racist attack on 3 Scottish politicians
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Trump’s legal threat to the BBC has the broadcaster scared. But would it have any chance of succeeding?
Analysis from Inforrm suggests it’s all bark, no bite:
https://inforrm.org/2025/12/20/united-states-trump-v-bbc-a-10-billion-total-loser-and-a-slapp/
Analysis from Inforrm suggests it’s all bark, no bite:
https://inforrm.org/2025/12/20/united-states-trump-v-bbc-a-10-billion-total-loser-and-a-slapp/
United States: Trump v BBC, a $10 billion “total loser” and a SLAPP?
On 15 December 2025, President Donald Trump issued a claim for defamation and deceptive and unfair trade practices, [pdf] claiming damages of “not less than” $5 billion, interest, costs…
inforrm.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Trump’s legal threat to the BBC has the broadcaster scared. But would it have any chance of succeeding?
Analysis from Inforrm suggests it’s all bark, no bite:
https://inforrm.org/2025/12/20/united-states-trump-v-bbc-a-10-billion-total-loser-and-a-slapp/
Analysis from Inforrm suggests it’s all bark, no bite:
https://inforrm.org/2025/12/20/united-states-trump-v-bbc-a-10-billion-total-loser-and-a-slapp/
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The Goodfellow’s tree #kangaroo 🦘🤎 is an #endangered macropod of #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬 Threats include #palmoil and #mining #deforestation #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🪔☠️🚜🧐🙊⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect palmoildetectives.com/2021/11/03/m...
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Goodfellow’s tree #kangaroo 🦘🤎 is an #endangered macropod of #PapuaNewGuinea 🇵🇬 Threats include #palmoil and #mining #deforestation #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🪔☠️🚜🧐🙊⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect palmoildetectives.com/2021/11/03/m...
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Tory MP Matt Vickers' car crash encounter with @lewisgoodall.com on #Brexit.
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Tory MP Matt Vickers' car crash encounter with @lewisgoodall.com on #Brexit.
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
LG: Do you accept you damaged the economy?
MV: No.
LG: Are you saying Brexit has been good for business?
MV: It's created opportunities.
LG: What about all the evidence?
MV: You need to come up north.
Huh? 😵💫 ~AA
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"Given Trump’s erratic behaviour... the time is rapidly approaching when Britain will have to choose. Forget 'Bridge Across The Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence, and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans." ~AA
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Finally, Labour is finding its nerve and getting Britain’s bad Brexit deal undone | Polly Toynbee
Rejoining Erasmus should just be a first step – as the economic evidence piles up, the need for closer ties with Europe could not be clearer, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Given Trump’s erratic behaviour... the time is rapidly approaching when Britain will have to choose. Forget 'Bridge Across The Atlantic' fantasies: on trade, on defence, and in terms of our identity, we are Europeans." ~AA
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"70% of people who voted Labour, Lib Dem or Green at the last election said that a future leader should open talks on rejoining the EU. Even among Conservative voters, 25% said a new leader should start negotiations on rejoining."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"70% of people who voted Labour, Lib Dem or Green at the last election said that a future leader should open talks on rejoining the EU. Even among Conservative voters, 25% said a new leader should start negotiations on rejoining."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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💉✨ Building a better flu vaccine — A joint study by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur reveals that antibodies targeting the flu’s NA protein can help block not only infection but also transmission.
Read more 👉 www.pasteur.fr/en/press-are...
Read more 👉 www.pasteur.fr/en/press-are...
Building a better vaccine: Study is first to ID expanded, role of flu antibodies in preventing transmission
Findings suggest future vaccines use natural antibodies to target both infection and spread.Today’s influenza vaccines primarily prevent infection in individuals, but new research led by the Universit...
www.pasteur.fr
December 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
💉✨ Building a better flu vaccine — A joint study by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur reveals that antibodies targeting the flu’s NA protein can help block not only infection but also transmission.
Read more 👉 www.pasteur.fr/en/press-are...
Read more 👉 www.pasteur.fr/en/press-are...
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Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! An iPhone 'ignore the warranty' winner! & more. MY NEW QUESTION TIME PODCAST 'success time' celebration and how you can do it to. Do give it a listen
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www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! An iPhone 'ignore the warranty' winner! & more. MY NEW QUESTION TIME PODCAST 'success time' celebration and how you can do it to. Do give it a listen
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open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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This ban would bring England in line with Scotland and mark a meaningful step forward for animal welfare.
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This ban would bring England in line with Scotland and mark a meaningful step forward for animal welfare.
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Trail hunting is set to be banned as part of a new animal welfare strategy.
Despite claims that it doesn’t harm animals, evidence suggests foxes are still being chased. Last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported nationwide, according to the League Against Cruel Sports.
Despite claims that it doesn’t harm animals, evidence suggests foxes are still being chased. Last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported nationwide, according to the League Against Cruel Sports.
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Trail hunting is set to be banned as part of a new animal welfare strategy.
Despite claims that it doesn’t harm animals, evidence suggests foxes are still being chased. Last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported nationwide, according to the League Against Cruel Sports.
Despite claims that it doesn’t harm animals, evidence suggests foxes are still being chased. Last season alone, nearly 1,600 incidents were reported nationwide, according to the League Against Cruel Sports.
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If you've never listened to my podcast before do give this episode a try. It's possibly the best one we've ever done, it's warm, hopefully inspiring & just in time for Christmas and I think many of you will enjoy it.
Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! An iPhone 'ignore the warranty' winner! & more. MY NEW QUESTION TIME PODCAST 'success time' celebration and how you can do it to. Do give it a listen
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc...
www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...
December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If you've never listened to my podcast before do give this episode a try. It's possibly the best one we've ever done, it's warm, hopefully inspiring & just in time for Christmas and I think many of you will enjoy it.
Abhorrent!
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
Ban the sale of catapults to people under the age of 18 NOW
No more animals should have to suffer from this cruelty.
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Abhorrent!
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
Animals all around the country are being killed using catapults that have been easily bought in shops and online. We need to ban the sale of catapults to those under the age of 18 to stop these horrific killings. Add your name now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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Lakes contain most of the liquid fresh water on the planet, but they are also among the most rapidly degrading ecosystems.
Here’s how you can take #GenerationRestoration action to safeguard these vital freshwater bodies: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes
Here’s how you can take #GenerationRestoration action to safeguard these vital freshwater bodies: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes
December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Lakes contain most of the liquid fresh water on the planet, but they are also among the most rapidly degrading ecosystems.
Here’s how you can take #GenerationRestoration action to safeguard these vital freshwater bodies: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes
Here’s how you can take #GenerationRestoration action to safeguard these vital freshwater bodies: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes
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The Global Cooling Watch 2025 shows how smarter, fairer, sustainable cooling can save lives, cut pollution, and help billions stay safe from extreme heat.
More info: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
#YearInReview
More info: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
#YearInReview
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The Global Cooling Watch 2025 shows how smarter, fairer, sustainable cooling can save lives, cut pollution, and help billions stay safe from extreme heat.
More info: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
#YearInReview
More info: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
#YearInReview
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Yet still insisting "it would not possible" to return to freedom of movement.
Anything is possible with determination & courage, both sadly lacking from our cabinet.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Anything is possible with determination & courage, both sadly lacking from our cabinet.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Streeting urges closer trading ties with Europe to grow UK economy
Health secretary’s comments push further than government’s position on EU in wide-ranging interview
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Yet still insisting "it would not possible" to return to freedom of movement.
Anything is possible with determination & courage, both sadly lacking from our cabinet.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Anything is possible with determination & courage, both sadly lacking from our cabinet.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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More open discussion about the economic cost of Brexit is welcome, but without a plan of action to undo that damage is ultimately pointless & frustrating.
Words are not enough.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
Words are not enough.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
The penny has dropped: Wes Streeting hails 'enormous benefits' of EU membership
Quite simply, the elephant in the room is now being addressed - and Labour Wes Streeting has lambasted the impact of Brexit.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
More open discussion about the economic cost of Brexit is welcome, but without a plan of action to undo that damage is ultimately pointless & frustrating.
Words are not enough.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
Words are not enough.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/the...
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A "deeper trading relationship with the EU" is not the "best way to get more growth".
A better way, yes, but the 'best way' requires more nerve & commitment.
There is a limit to how much better UK/EU trade can get while sticking to those red lines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
A better way, yes, but the 'best way' requires more nerve & commitment.
There is a limit to how much better UK/EU trade can get while sticking to those red lines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Streeting says taxes too high as he ducks Labour leadership question
Read this article and more on NewsNow, the independent news discovery platform.
c.newsnow.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A "deeper trading relationship with the EU" is not the "best way to get more growth".
A better way, yes, but the 'best way' requires more nerve & commitment.
There is a limit to how much better UK/EU trade can get while sticking to those red lines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
A better way, yes, but the 'best way' requires more nerve & commitment.
There is a limit to how much better UK/EU trade can get while sticking to those red lines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Nope. Same old wishful thinking from UK politicians on EU links, taking the trade and leave the rest. Not available.
Money, people, alignment, and making a positive case in public in Brussels all required. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Money, people, alignment, and making a positive case in public in Brussels all required. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
December 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Nope. Same old wishful thinking from UK politicians on EU links, taking the trade and leave the rest. Not available.
Money, people, alignment, and making a positive case in public in Brussels all required. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Money, people, alignment, and making a positive case in public in Brussels all required. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Thinking of the people of Ukraine in dark - all too literally - times
#StandWithUkraine
www.kyivpost.com/videos/66610
#StandWithUkraine
www.kyivpost.com/videos/66610
Ukraine’s Iconic Carol ‘Shchedryk’ Performed at Bombed Power Plant
Ukraine’s iconic “Shchedryk,” known in English as “Carol of the Bells,” was performed at a damaged power plant in a wartime appeal for global support of Ukraine’s energy sector amid Russian attacks
www.kyivpost.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Thinking of the people of Ukraine in dark - all too literally - times
#StandWithUkraine
www.kyivpost.com/videos/66610
#StandWithUkraine
www.kyivpost.com/videos/66610