Nicky Evans
@nickyevans.bsky.social
BSL/English interpreter, dog lover, twin-tamer (on a good day)! Profile pic by the wonderful @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
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Some of the NUBSLI committee are at the @ASLI Going Pro conference today in Brighton - come and say hello! #StrongerTogether #JoinUs
September 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Some of the NUBSLI committee are at the @ASLI Going Pro conference today in Brighton - come and say hello! #StrongerTogether #JoinUs
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Corporate Welfare.
Ministers consider state support to UK oil refineries after the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire.
Profits privatized, losses socialized.
Why free money? Support should be in the form of repayable loans, equity stake to ensure that people get something in return
Ministers consider state support to UK oil refineries after the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire.
Profits privatized, losses socialized.
Why free money? Support should be in the form of repayable loans, equity stake to ensure that people get something in return
Miliband eyes refinery support after Lindsey collapse
The energy security secretary is exploring ways to bring the refineries industry within the scope of a key government support scheme for energy-intensive companies, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Corporate Welfare.
Ministers consider state support to UK oil refineries after the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire.
Profits privatized, losses socialized.
Why free money? Support should be in the form of repayable loans, equity stake to ensure that people get something in return
Ministers consider state support to UK oil refineries after the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire.
Profits privatized, losses socialized.
Why free money? Support should be in the form of repayable loans, equity stake to ensure that people get something in return
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Starmer’s disability benefit concessions are not enough, says rebel Labour whip.
150,000 disabled people to be deliberately pushed into poverty because govt won't tax the rich.
No govt consultation before the Bill.
Tell your MP to vote against the bill.g
150,000 disabled people to be deliberately pushed into poverty because govt won't tax the rich.
No govt consultation before the Bill.
Tell your MP to vote against the bill.g
Starmer’s disability benefit concessions are not enough, says rebel Labour whip
Exclusive: Vicky Foxcroft, who resigned as whip over welfare bill, urges ministers to work with affected people on changes
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Starmer’s disability benefit concessions are not enough, says rebel Labour whip.
150,000 disabled people to be deliberately pushed into poverty because govt won't tax the rich.
No govt consultation before the Bill.
Tell your MP to vote against the bill.g
150,000 disabled people to be deliberately pushed into poverty because govt won't tax the rich.
No govt consultation before the Bill.
Tell your MP to vote against the bill.g
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#StopDisabilityBenefitCuts
Today is the second reading of the PIP (Personal Independence Payments) and UC (Universal Credit) Bill
There is a vigil/protest at Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3JY 1pm
Please spread the word
Please bring a hat, sun cream and water
Today is the second reading of the PIP (Personal Independence Payments) and UC (Universal Credit) Bill
There is a vigil/protest at Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3JY 1pm
Please spread the word
Please bring a hat, sun cream and water
July 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
#StopDisabilityBenefitCuts
Today is the second reading of the PIP (Personal Independence Payments) and UC (Universal Credit) Bill
There is a vigil/protest at Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3JY 1pm
Please spread the word
Please bring a hat, sun cream and water
Today is the second reading of the PIP (Personal Independence Payments) and UC (Universal Credit) Bill
There is a vigil/protest at Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3JY 1pm
Please spread the word
Please bring a hat, sun cream and water
Please use this @nubsli.bsky.social article to help you respond to the Pathways to Work consultation. If you have any of you have examples, please use them. The deadline for responding is this Monday, 30th June. A huge thanks to Dr Jules Dickinson for sharing. www.nubsli.com/nub-posts/mo...
More than ‘just’ interpreting- the value of interpreters in the workplace - NUBSLI
Dr Jules Dickinson highlights the importance of responding to the Pathways to Work Green Paper before the deadline of 11:59pm on Monday 30th June and provides guidance to help shape your response.
www.nubsli.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Please use this @nubsli.bsky.social article to help you respond to the Pathways to Work consultation. If you have any of you have examples, please use them. The deadline for responding is this Monday, 30th June. A huge thanks to Dr Jules Dickinson for sharing. www.nubsli.com/nub-posts/mo...
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We have had nominations for our Branch Secretary and Branch Chair - check out the post on The Nub to find out more- https://bit.ly/43OOqh4. Our next branch meeting is Thursday 17th July at 6:30pm. #StrongerTogether
June 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Freedom Flotilla Coalition Press Release:
While enroute to Gaza, 'Madleen' responded to a mayday relay from a Frontex drone in the Central Mediterranean. ‘Madleen’ immediately contacted Greek and Egyptian authorities. However.../2
While enroute to Gaza, 'Madleen' responded to a mayday relay from a Frontex drone in the Central Mediterranean. ‘Madleen’ immediately contacted Greek and Egyptian authorities. However.../2
June 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Freedom Flotilla Coalition Press Release:
While enroute to Gaza, 'Madleen' responded to a mayday relay from a Frontex drone in the Central Mediterranean. ‘Madleen’ immediately contacted Greek and Egyptian authorities. However.../2
While enroute to Gaza, 'Madleen' responded to a mayday relay from a Frontex drone in the Central Mediterranean. ‘Madleen’ immediately contacted Greek and Egyptian authorities. However.../2
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Take one minute: go to bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice and send a letter to the Israeli government, UN officials, and diplomatic missions demanding that Israel abide by international law and refrain from attacking, sabotaging or otherwise interfering with the #Madleen and her mission.
June 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Take one minute: go to bit.ly/IsraelOnNotice and send a letter to the Israeli government, UN officials, and diplomatic missions demanding that Israel abide by international law and refrain from attacking, sabotaging or otherwise interfering with the #Madleen and her mission.
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People struggle to get through HMRC phone lines, big corporations secure ‘sweetheart deals’.
Parliament can't check fairness/legality, all hidden behind a veil of confidentiality.
Veil can be lifted by public filing of the tax returns of large companies.
No major party supports transparency
Parliament can't check fairness/legality, all hidden behind a veil of confidentiality.
Veil can be lifted by public filing of the tax returns of large companies.
No major party supports transparency
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
People struggle to get through HMRC phone lines, big corporations secure ‘sweetheart deals’.
Parliament can't check fairness/legality, all hidden behind a veil of confidentiality.
Veil can be lifted by public filing of the tax returns of large companies.
No major party supports transparency
Parliament can't check fairness/legality, all hidden behind a veil of confidentiality.
Veil can be lifted by public filing of the tax returns of large companies.
No major party supports transparency
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When you think social media has got a bit too much, so you start a new account on another platform! 🤦♀️
May 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
When you think social media has got a bit too much, so you start a new account on another platform! 🤦♀️