@oumesh.bsky.social
Reposted
Army of wardens wage war on motorists bit.ly/46SvxMT good headline but councils aren’t the parking villains. The private parking sector is. And councils raise money this way to replace support cut by governments for years. What’s your experience?
‘More parking officers than full-time soldiers’ as councils cash in
It is the equivalent of every car on the road in the UK paying on average £70 a year in parking charges
bit.ly
September 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Army of wardens wage war on motorists bit.ly/46SvxMT good headline but councils aren’t the parking villains. The private parking sector is. And councils raise money this way to replace support cut by governments for years. What’s your experience?
Reposted
If you buy a retirement home (don’t is the safest advice) assume its resale value will be zero. That way you and your heirs will be pleased with whatever pittance the developer lets you keep after you cut the price to the bone to even sell it bit.ly/3K02yxL
Developer wants 63% of retirement flat sale price
My widowed sister-in-law has dementia and we need to sell to fund her care home, but the charges seem excessive
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM
If you buy a retirement home (don’t is the safest advice) assume its resale value will be zero. That way you and your heirs will be pleased with whatever pittance the developer lets you keep after you cut the price to the bone to even sell it bit.ly/3K02yxL
Reposted
425 are arrested for showing support for the proscribed organisation Palestine Action as up to 1500 people break the Terrorism Act - bit.ly/42dnsQ7 like Steve Masters pictured below with an illegal sign
September 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM
425 are arrested for showing support for the proscribed organisation Palestine Action as up to 1500 people break the Terrorism Act - bit.ly/42dnsQ7 like Steve Masters pictured below with an illegal sign
Reposted
Kent County Council staff received a threatening letter from Kemkaran, Farage & Zia Yusuf, demanding they co-operate with cost-cutting or face disciplinary action.
But neither Farage nor Yusuf have any legal status in Kent County Council.
But neither Farage nor Yusuf have any legal status in Kent County Council.
‘Threatening letters’ and cancelled committees: inside Reform UK’s Kent takeover
The takeover of Kent County Council by Reform UK in the spring local elections has proved to be fractious, fraught and sometimes farcical, but no one’s laughing
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Kent County Council staff received a threatening letter from Kemkaran, Farage & Zia Yusuf, demanding they co-operate with cost-cutting or face disciplinary action.
But neither Farage nor Yusuf have any legal status in Kent County Council.
But neither Farage nor Yusuf have any legal status in Kent County Council.
Reposted
BP Pulse charges between 44p and 89p (inc 20% VAT) per kWh to charge your car. Domestic electricity - which includes cost of environmental subsidies and 5% VAT - costs 25.73p. Wholesale price currently 7.9p before VAT. Someone is being ripped off by someone!
July 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
BP Pulse charges between 44p and 89p (inc 20% VAT) per kWh to charge your car. Domestic electricity - which includes cost of environmental subsidies and 5% VAT - costs 25.73p. Wholesale price currently 7.9p before VAT. Someone is being ripped off by someone!
Reposted
They knew. But they sold flammable cladding anyway bit.ly/442Sxq7 unearthed and revealed by journalists, not by the expensive public enquiry
Bosses of US firm ‘knew Grenfell cladding was unsafe’ — and sold it anyway
Emails from a cache of internal Arconic documents are revealed in a new Netflix documentary about the west London tower block fire which killed 72 people
bit.ly
June 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
They knew. But they sold flammable cladding anyway bit.ly/442Sxq7 unearthed and revealed by journalists, not by the expensive public enquiry
Reposted
Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett
Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett
Some of the president’s Tory fans seem to find the grim reality of the president’s actions invigorating rather than terrifying
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett
Reposted
Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire
Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire
The territory is mired in a ‘grey zone’ of uncertainty as the peace process has stalled and neither side seems willing to compromise
Fears of a return to war in Gaza are intensifying this weekend, with faltering diplomatic efforts and almost daily…
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire
Reposted
🚨ATTENTION
The deadline to register to vote in Florida’s special elections in CD-1 or CD-6 is THIS MONDAY, March 3rd.
These two seats are crucial with a narrow majority in the House.
Double check your status and register to vote at iwillvote.com.
The deadline to register to vote in Florida’s special elections in CD-1 or CD-6 is THIS MONDAY, March 3rd.
These two seats are crucial with a narrow majority in the House.
Double check your status and register to vote at iwillvote.com.
March 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚨ATTENTION
The deadline to register to vote in Florida’s special elections in CD-1 or CD-6 is THIS MONDAY, March 3rd.
These two seats are crucial with a narrow majority in the House.
Double check your status and register to vote at iwillvote.com.
The deadline to register to vote in Florida’s special elections in CD-1 or CD-6 is THIS MONDAY, March 3rd.
These two seats are crucial with a narrow majority in the House.
Double check your status and register to vote at iwillvote.com.
Reposted
Reposted
“The killing of children on the West Bank is no longer out of the ordinary bit.ly/3QFKtW0 particularly since the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stepped up operations in the occupied territory after the 7 Oct 23 Hamas attack. The intensity has increased since January”
Gunshots and a surge of panic: footage shows last moments of boy, 12, killed in the West Bank
Two children a week are killed in the West Bank. Two cameras recorded the circumstances of one such death
bit.ly
March 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“The killing of children on the West Bank is no longer out of the ordinary bit.ly/3QFKtW0 particularly since the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stepped up operations in the occupied territory after the 7 Oct 23 Hamas attack. The intensity has increased since January”
Reposted
“JD Vance… wanted to have this row, wanted to show himself tough bullying Zelensky.”
Journalist Gabriel Gatehouse says that the US had “a great hand” but its soft power in Europe is “gone”, adding: “All America has left is hard power.”
#Newsnight
Journalist Gabriel Gatehouse says that the US had “a great hand” but its soft power in Europe is “gone”, adding: “All America has left is hard power.”
#Newsnight
March 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“JD Vance… wanted to have this row, wanted to show himself tough bullying Zelensky.”
Journalist Gabriel Gatehouse says that the US had “a great hand” but its soft power in Europe is “gone”, adding: “All America has left is hard power.”
#Newsnight
Journalist Gabriel Gatehouse says that the US had “a great hand” but its soft power in Europe is “gone”, adding: “All America has left is hard power.”
#Newsnight
Reposted
"In other countries, this would be called 'an authoritarian coup.' In America, mealy-mouthed officials call our transition into a mafia state 'deeply troubling' and do little to curb the damage."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
February 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"In other countries, this would be called 'an authoritarian coup.' In America, mealy-mouthed officials call our transition into a mafia state 'deeply troubling' and do little to curb the damage."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
Reposted
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.
February 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.
Reposted
Appearing today in The Week:
February 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Appearing today in The Week:
Reposted
Where we’re at bit.ly/41h0ZBW Leader of party that more than 4 million people voted for at the general election tells farmers Labour wants to ethnically cleanse them and fill the countryside with immigrants.
Nigel Farage spreads far-right conspiracy theory at farming rally
REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage has perpetuated a far-right conspiracy theory by including it in a speech to farmers at a protest earlier this week.
bit.ly
February 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Where we’re at bit.ly/41h0ZBW Leader of party that more than 4 million people voted for at the general election tells farmers Labour wants to ethnically cleanse them and fill the countryside with immigrants.
Reposted
Private school that has made losses for five years finally closes bit.ly/3CGvacj blaming government tax policies for its demise
Private school closes after VAT on fees proves ‘final challenge’
The decision by Bedstone College in Shropshire, which had already reduced its fees to attract more pupils, has shocked parents
bit.ly
February 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Private school that has made losses for five years finally closes bit.ly/3CGvacj blaming government tax policies for its demise
Reposted
When a pensioner dies DWP does not always stop state pension payments in time and pays some money due after the death. It then writes to the executor or nearest relatives to ask for the money back. Has this happened to you? Message me or BBC @moneybox or email [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
When a pensioner dies DWP does not always stop state pension payments in time and pays some money due after the death. It then writes to the executor or nearest relatives to ask for the money back. Has this happened to you? Message me or BBC @moneybox or email [email protected]
Reposted
Councils facing bankruptcy could be allowed to raise council tax by 25% bit.ly/40Z4ZqB govt denies but experts say inevitable
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies
Experts say it is inevitable government will let English local authorities exceed 5% cap if they are likely to go bust
bit.ly
February 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Councils facing bankruptcy could be allowed to raise council tax by 25% bit.ly/40Z4ZqB govt denies but experts say inevitable
Reposted
Authoritarian states have always attacked universities and academics.
It’s a well-documented pattern of behaviour historically. It’s happening in Trump’s America.
It’s a well-documented pattern of behaviour historically. It’s happening in Trump’s America.
January 31, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Authoritarian states have always attacked universities and academics.
It’s a well-documented pattern of behaviour historically. It’s happening in Trump’s America.
It’s a well-documented pattern of behaviour historically. It’s happening in Trump’s America.
Reposted
20 Arunachal Pradesh elephants being transported to Anant Ambani’s private zoo
This was originally posted on India Weekly. Read the detailed report here.
www.indiaweekly.biz/20-arunachal...
#AnantAmbani #Vantara #elephants #Relocation #Gujarat #India #Privatezoo #MukeshAmbani #USA #UK
This was originally posted on India Weekly. Read the detailed report here.
www.indiaweekly.biz/20-arunachal...
#AnantAmbani #Vantara #elephants #Relocation #Gujarat #India #Privatezoo #MukeshAmbani #USA #UK
20 Elephants are Being Relocated to Anant Ambani's Vantara
A JUMBO operation is moving 20 elephants across the breadth of India to the mammoth private zoo set up by the son of Asia’s richest man, adjoining a sprawling oil refinery. The elephants have been “fr...
www.indiaweekly.biz
January 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
20 Arunachal Pradesh elephants being transported to Anant Ambani’s private zoo
This was originally posted on India Weekly. Read the detailed report here.
www.indiaweekly.biz/20-arunachal...
#AnantAmbani #Vantara #elephants #Relocation #Gujarat #India #Privatezoo #MukeshAmbani #USA #UK
This was originally posted on India Weekly. Read the detailed report here.
www.indiaweekly.biz/20-arunachal...
#AnantAmbani #Vantara #elephants #Relocation #Gujarat #India #Privatezoo #MukeshAmbani #USA #UK
Reposted
Severn Trent to use some of the money from @Ofwat authorised higher prices to increase dividends bit.ly/4hoqBm5 search ‘severn Trent sewage’ to see where its money doesn’t go
Higher water bills help Severn Trent raise shareholders’ dividends
The water company told investors payouts would increase by the inflation rate now that the regulator has given it permission to increase customers’ bills by 47%
bit.ly
January 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Severn Trent to use some of the money from @Ofwat authorised higher prices to increase dividends bit.ly/4hoqBm5 search ‘severn Trent sewage’ to see where its money doesn’t go
Reposted
⚠️ A peer-reviewed study in the Lancet journal found that life expectancy dropped from a pre-war average of 75.5 years to 40.5 years in the period from October 2023 and September 2024.
Researchers said the real fall may well be higher, because their study only counted deaths from war injuries.
Researchers said the real fall may well be higher, because their study only counted deaths from war injuries.
January 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
⚠️ A peer-reviewed study in the Lancet journal found that life expectancy dropped from a pre-war average of 75.5 years to 40.5 years in the period from October 2023 and September 2024.
Researchers said the real fall may well be higher, because their study only counted deaths from war injuries.
Researchers said the real fall may well be higher, because their study only counted deaths from war injuries.
Reposted
Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power 👏
January 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power 👏
Reposted
44,000 callers to @HMRCgovuk in 2023/24 were cut off after waiting 70 minutes to be answered. Average wait for those who do get through was 23 minutes, says @CommonsPAC bit.ly/4jneOpp HMRC boss says claims ‘baseless’ even though they are figures it provided.
MPs accuse HMRC of degrading phone service to force online use
Average call waiting times have reached a record 23 minutes and 44,000 customers who had been on hold for 70 minutes were cut off, says report
bit.ly
January 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
44,000 callers to @HMRCgovuk in 2023/24 were cut off after waiting 70 minutes to be answered. Average wait for those who do get through was 23 minutes, says @CommonsPAC bit.ly/4jneOpp HMRC boss says claims ‘baseless’ even though they are figures it provided.