Kate Smart
@katesmart321.bsky.social
CEO @settled.bsky.social
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Views here my own.
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Prince Harry’s Office Rebukes Tina Brown Over False Claim About Prince Archie
Prince Harry’s team responded this week with a rare public denial, rejecting a claim by Tina Brown about a private conversation involving Archie. Brown alleged that Harry referred to Archie as “my little African child”…
Prince Harry’s team responded this week with a rare public denial, rejecting a claim by Tina Brown about a private conversation involving Archie. Brown alleged that Harry referred to Archie as “my little African child”…
Prince Harry’s Office Rebukes Tina Brown Over False Claim About Prince Archie
Prince Harry’s team responded this week with a rare public denial, rejecting a claim by Tina Brown about a private conversation involving Archie. Brown alleged that Harry referred to Archie as “my little African child” during a discussion with the late Jane Goodall. The spokesperson’s response did more than deny the quote. It accused Brown of inventing words and attaching them to a respected woman who can no longer respond.
feminegra.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Prince Harry’s Office Rebukes Tina Brown Over False Claim About Prince Archie
Prince Harry’s team responded this week with a rare public denial, rejecting a claim by Tina Brown about a private conversation involving Archie. Brown alleged that Harry referred to Archie as “my little African child”…
Prince Harry’s team responded this week with a rare public denial, rejecting a claim by Tina Brown about a private conversation involving Archie. Brown alleged that Harry referred to Archie as “my little African child”…
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Dame Maggie Smith was born #OnThisDay in 1934. She wore this John Bright and Jenny Beavan designed Edwardian costume, consisting of a smocked blouse, brown wool panelled skirt and double-breasted raincoat as Charlotte Bartlett in A Room with a View (1985). V&A collection. #film #costume
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Dame Maggie Smith was born #OnThisDay in 1934. She wore this John Bright and Jenny Beavan designed Edwardian costume, consisting of a smocked blouse, brown wool panelled skirt and double-breasted raincoat as Charlotte Bartlett in A Room with a View (1985). V&A collection. #film #costume
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In case you missed it: Court of Appeal denies derivative rights of residence to the children in education of former self-employed EU citizens | Chris Benn
Court of Appeal denies derivative rights of residence to the children in education of former self-employed EU citizens - Free Movement
This is irrespective of the other parent’s nationality, as long as that parent is their primary carer and the child would be forced to leave the host state
freemovement.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In case you missed it: Court of Appeal denies derivative rights of residence to the children in education of former self-employed EU citizens | Chris Benn
Halsway Carol
YouTube video by The Furrow Collective - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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The Migration Advisory Committee has released its 2025 annual report.
The report looks at the impact of migration on the UK's public finances, Overseas Domestic Workers, and migrants' English language abilities.
Here are three things they found 👇
The report looks at the impact of migration on the UK's public finances, Overseas Domestic Workers, and migrants' English language abilities.
Here are three things they found 👇
December 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Migration Advisory Committee has released its 2025 annual report.
The report looks at the impact of migration on the UK's public finances, Overseas Domestic Workers, and migrants' English language abilities.
Here are three things they found 👇
The report looks at the impact of migration on the UK's public finances, Overseas Domestic Workers, and migrants' English language abilities.
Here are three things they found 👇
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Joint EU/UK statement confirms UK participation in Erasmus, plus update on other negotiations
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Joint EU/UK statement confirms UK participation in Erasmus, plus update on other negotiations
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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You lot need Dick Van Dyke singing Let's Go Fly a Kite on his 100th birthday more than you know.
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
You lot need Dick Van Dyke singing Let's Go Fly a Kite on his 100th birthday more than you know.
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WTF are we doing here, BBC?
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
WTF are we doing here, BBC?
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"Bluesky is an echo chamber."
"Bluesky doesn't have enough reach"
"Liberals must return to X to challenge the far right"
I'm not a tech bro or a journalist. Your priorities are not my priorities. Stop telling me I need to do anything other than chat about comics & telly with people who seem nice.
"Bluesky doesn't have enough reach"
"Liberals must return to X to challenge the far right"
I'm not a tech bro or a journalist. Your priorities are not my priorities. Stop telling me I need to do anything other than chat about comics & telly with people who seem nice.
December 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
"Bluesky is an echo chamber."
"Bluesky doesn't have enough reach"
"Liberals must return to X to challenge the far right"
I'm not a tech bro or a journalist. Your priorities are not my priorities. Stop telling me I need to do anything other than chat about comics & telly with people who seem nice.
"Bluesky doesn't have enough reach"
"Liberals must return to X to challenge the far right"
I'm not a tech bro or a journalist. Your priorities are not my priorities. Stop telling me I need to do anything other than chat about comics & telly with people who seem nice.
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David Dimbleby has raised an uncomfortable question: is it just possible that our royal family is....plain greedy ? www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/monarc...
The King and Prince William must open the books on their enormous riches
The senior royals have amassed a great fortune without any scrutiny. For most of their subjects, these are testing financial times—we must have transp...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
David Dimbleby has raised an uncomfortable question: is it just possible that our royal family is....plain greedy ? www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/monarc...
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The Welsh Government has announced the composition of a new expert group that will examine options for reforming how the Crown Estate operates in Wales
Welsh Government unveils expert group to examine future of Crown Estate
The Welsh Government has announced the composition of a new expert group that will examine options for reforming how the Crown Estate operates in Wales. The group, which met for the first time on Frid...
wp.me
December 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Welsh Government has announced the composition of a new expert group that will examine options for reforming how the Crown Estate operates in Wales
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Save the Children International expects to lose £30m annually after the charity decided to stop bidding for a country-specific UN funding pot to enable local organisations to access the money
Save the Children stops local funding bids and urges other to follow
www.civilsociety.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Save the Children International expects to lose £30m annually after the charity decided to stop bidding for a country-specific UN funding pot to enable local organisations to access the money
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Efter Julgröten (after the rice pudding)
Trygve M. Davidsen
Norwegian illustrator and painter (1895-1978)
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Trygve M. Davidsen
Norwegian illustrator and painter (1895-1978)
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Efter Julgröten (after the rice pudding)
Trygve M. Davidsen
Norwegian illustrator and painter (1895-1978)
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Trygve M. Davidsen
Norwegian illustrator and painter (1895-1978)
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Mark Grantham (Canadian Artist, born 1966)
"February on June Street, Halifax", 2015.
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 24" × 18".
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"February on June Street, Halifax", 2015.
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 24" × 18".
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
December 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Mark Grantham (Canadian Artist, born 1966)
"February on June Street, Halifax", 2015.
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 24" × 18".
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"February on June Street, Halifax", 2015.
Acrylic on Canvas Board, 24" × 18".
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Lac Léman seen from below Tour de Gourze. December 2008.
#photography #landscape #snowscape #winter #trees #sunset #Vaud #Switzerland
#photography #landscape #snowscape #winter #trees #sunset #Vaud #Switzerland
December 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Lac Léman seen from below Tour de Gourze. December 2008.
#photography #landscape #snowscape #winter #trees #sunset #Vaud #Switzerland
#photography #landscape #snowscape #winter #trees #sunset #Vaud #Switzerland
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The IMA is marking its fifth year in operation by highlighting the ways in which EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members contribute to the UK and Gibraltar, helping both countries to grow and thrive.
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The IMA is marking its fifth year in operation by highlighting the ways in which EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members contribute to the UK and Gibraltar, helping both countries to grow and thrive.
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
https://orlo.uk/o8Rob
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‘December Moon’ (2025)
The moon last night was absolutely amazing.
#ColorADay #YellowThu
#Moon #Sky #Photography
#EastCoastKin #Yellow
#SkyScape #PhotoHour
The moon last night was absolutely amazing.
#ColorADay #YellowThu
#Moon #Sky #Photography
#EastCoastKin #Yellow
#SkyScape #PhotoHour
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
‘December Moon’ (2025)
The moon last night was absolutely amazing.
#ColorADay #YellowThu
#Moon #Sky #Photography
#EastCoastKin #Yellow
#SkyScape #PhotoHour
The moon last night was absolutely amazing.
#ColorADay #YellowThu
#Moon #Sky #Photography
#EastCoastKin #Yellow
#SkyScape #PhotoHour
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GB News has paid “substantial” libel damages to a UK charity after airing false claims it had sent money to terrorist groups in the Middle East
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
GB News pays substantial damages to Islamic Relief over false terrorism claim
GB News has paid "substantial" libel damages to a UK charity an interviewee falsely claimed had sent money to terrorist groups.
pressgazette.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
GB News has paid “substantial” libel damages to a UK charity after airing false claims it had sent money to terrorist groups in the Middle East
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...
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An excellent piece by Yasmin Khan in @theguardian.com – and I’m very relieved the preposterous case against her has been dropped. www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
I called my recipe book Sabzi – vegetables. But the name was trademarked. And my legal ordeal began
The granting of patents and trademarks to foods and words from the global south is part of a long colonial grab. It’s time to realise we share what we cook, and what we call it
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An excellent piece by Yasmin Khan in @theguardian.com – and I’m very relieved the preposterous case against her has been dropped. www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
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Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
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I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
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"With over 2.8 million across the country, Britain boasts roughly double the number of landlords as it does NHS staff, the country’s largest employer, while also outnumbering teachers 4 to 1. Yet this isn’t a singular class, but rather a motley bunch of part-timers", supported by Housing Benefit.
Can Britain escape its housing trap?
unherd.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"With over 2.8 million across the country, Britain boasts roughly double the number of landlords as it does NHS staff, the country’s largest employer, while also outnumbering teachers 4 to 1. Yet this isn’t a singular class, but rather a motley bunch of part-timers", supported by Housing Benefit.
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.