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Reading this article in full leads me to the view that the US proposal amounts to daylight robbery
EU right to freeze Russian money
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
EU right to freeze Russian money
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of big loan plan for Ukraine
After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Reading this article in full leads me to the view that the US proposal amounts to daylight robbery
EU right to freeze Russian money
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
EU right to freeze Russian money
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It seems to me that Russia can stop this action very quickly. Simply declare a ceasefire and begging negotiations earnestly
For sure Europe must not back down!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
For sure Europe must not back down!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine
Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It seems to me that Russia can stop this action very quickly. Simply declare a ceasefire and begging negotiations earnestly
For sure Europe must not back down!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
For sure Europe must not back down!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s not fair in any sense fir the SoH to weaponise patients to deter industrial action
He should negotiate and find a settlement. That’s his job!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He should negotiate and find a settlement. That’s his job!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says
Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It’s not fair in any sense fir the SoH to weaponise patients to deter industrial action
He should negotiate and find a settlement. That’s his job!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He should negotiate and find a settlement. That’s his job!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I cannot help but conclude that America is fast becoming a significant threat to global stability and I fear nobody can reign their administration in
In systems theory there is a phenomenon known as a “ runaway “ and I think we may be witnessing one
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
In systems theory there is a phenomenon known as a “ runaway “ and I think we may be witnessing one
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
US pushing Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas and create ‘free economic zone’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukrainian leader says Washington has suggested that Russian troops would stay in region, but not advance further
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I cannot help but conclude that America is fast becoming a significant threat to global stability and I fear nobody can reign their administration in
In systems theory there is a phenomenon known as a “ runaway “ and I think we may be witnessing one
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
In systems theory there is a phenomenon known as a “ runaway “ and I think we may be witnessing one
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
This would need the most stringent regulation
Banks to tell you where you might put your money www.bbc.com/news/article...
Banks to tell you where you might put your money www.bbc.com/news/article...
Banks to get new powers to give financial advice
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This would need the most stringent regulation
Banks to tell you where you might put your money www.bbc.com/news/article...
Banks to tell you where you might put your money www.bbc.com/news/article...
International diplomacy is a hugely complex process- I get that
But in all decency, we must be very close to the point where all of Europe, UK included, says “ENOUGH”, to Donald Trump
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM www.bbc.com/news/article...
But in all decency, we must be very close to the point where all of Europe, UK included, says “ENOUGH”, to Donald Trump
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM www.bbc.com/news/article...
Don't let Donald Trump interfere with UK democracy, Ed Davey tells Starmer
The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces "civilisational erasure".
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
International diplomacy is a hugely complex process- I get that
But in all decency, we must be very close to the point where all of Europe, UK included, says “ENOUGH”, to Donald Trump
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM www.bbc.com/news/article...
But in all decency, we must be very close to the point where all of Europe, UK included, says “ENOUGH”, to Donald Trump
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM www.bbc.com/news/article...
Eh? NO!
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Eh? NO!
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
Great!
Now let’s see BBC do a similar piece that speaks a different narrative
Is selling destruction and conflict the only way for journalism to be heard?
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Now let’s see BBC do a similar piece that speaks a different narrative
Is selling destruction and conflict the only way for journalism to be heard?
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part' www.bbc.com/news/article...
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part'
The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Great!
Now let’s see BBC do a similar piece that speaks a different narrative
Is selling destruction and conflict the only way for journalism to be heard?
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Now let’s see BBC do a similar piece that speaks a different narrative
Is selling destruction and conflict the only way for journalism to be heard?
French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part' www.bbc.com/news/article...
In a world where “enough” has no meaning - this is what happens
Wiffen: I personally would never do the Enhanced Games www.rte.ie/sport/swimmi...
Wiffen: I personally would never do the Enhanced Games www.rte.ie/sport/swimmi...
Wiffen: I personally would never do the Enhanced Games
Olympic gold medal swimmer Daniel Wiffen says he would never consider joining the controversial Enhanced Games.
www.rte.ie
December 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
In a world where “enough” has no meaning - this is what happens
Wiffen: I personally would never do the Enhanced Games www.rte.ie/sport/swimmi...
Wiffen: I personally would never do the Enhanced Games www.rte.ie/sport/swimmi...
This feels like a one-sided article that reports the rhetoric but little in the way of facts and data
The debate on migrants in the UK and elsewhere feels like the BS driven discourse that preceded Brexit
All ideology and few facts!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The debate on migrants in the UK and elsewhere feels like the BS driven discourse that preceded Brexit
All ideology and few facts!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
European nations to begin major talks on ECHR migration rule changes
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM
This feels like a one-sided article that reports the rhetoric but little in the way of facts and data
The debate on migrants in the UK and elsewhere feels like the BS driven discourse that preceded Brexit
All ideology and few facts!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The debate on migrants in the UK and elsewhere feels like the BS driven discourse that preceded Brexit
All ideology and few facts!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
About time someone called Trump out!
Taoiseach tells Trump: EU is strong, not weak www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Taoiseach tells Trump: EU is strong, not weak www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Taoiseach tells Trump: EU is strong, not weak
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he disagrees with US President Donald Trump, who described the European Union as "weak" and accused member states of letting Ukraine fight "until they drop".
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
About time someone called Trump out!
Taoiseach tells Trump: EU is strong, not weak www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Taoiseach tells Trump: EU is strong, not weak www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
This is nonsense from Trump and, honestly, it is time someone in leadership told him to butt out!
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is nonsense from Trump and, honestly, it is time someone in leadership told him to butt out!
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders www.bbc.com/news/article...
Now ask yourself what impact 10bn would have on the public finances today, hospitals, schools, housing
Then think about voting for the Tories at next election!
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says www.bbc.com/news/article...
Then think about voting for the Tories at next election!
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says www.bbc.com/news/article...
Covid scheme fraud hit almost £11bn but much 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Now ask yourself what impact 10bn would have on the public finances today, hospitals, schools, housing
Then think about voting for the Tories at next election!
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says www.bbc.com/news/article...
Then think about voting for the Tories at next election!
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says www.bbc.com/news/article...
I sincerely hope that Australia’s move is the torch that lights the way for the rest of us
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling
The policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I sincerely hope that Australia’s move is the torch that lights the way for the rest of us
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When is someone in government- the last one I assume - going to be held to account for the destruction of our public services
We pay our taxes and have the right to decent public services in return
Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, review www.bbc.com/news/article...
We pay our taxes and have the right to decent public services in return
Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, review www.bbc.com/news/article...
Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, says head of national review
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
When is someone in government- the last one I assume - going to be held to account for the destruction of our public services
We pay our taxes and have the right to decent public services in return
Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, review www.bbc.com/news/article...
We pay our taxes and have the right to decent public services in return
Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, review www.bbc.com/news/article...
Israeli authorities covering themselves in glory yet again
International rules, hard won by many in two world wars being ruthlessly dismantled
Israel raids UN refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem www.rte.ie/news/middle-...
International rules, hard won by many in two world wars being ruthlessly dismantled
Israel raids UN refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem www.rte.ie/news/middle-...
Israel raids UN refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have entered the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency's offices in East Jerusalem and raised Israel's flag, in a raid they say was ordered over unpaid taxes.
www.rte.ie
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Israeli authorities covering themselves in glory yet again
International rules, hard won by many in two world wars being ruthlessly dismantled
Israel raids UN refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem www.rte.ie/news/middle-...
International rules, hard won by many in two world wars being ruthlessly dismantled
Israel raids UN refugee agency compound in East Jerusalem www.rte.ie/news/middle-...
It’s very hard not to see Trumps self-serving need for a quick fix as a real problem in the way of a sustainable peace in Ukraine
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board www.bbc.com/news/article...
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board www.bbc.com/news/article...
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It’s very hard not to see Trumps self-serving need for a quick fix as a real problem in the way of a sustainable peace in Ukraine
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board www.bbc.com/news/article...
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board www.bbc.com/news/article...
It is a matter of urgency that the EU distances itself from this nonsense
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says www.bbc.com/news/article...
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says www.bbc.com/news/article...
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It is a matter of urgency that the EU distances itself from this nonsense
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says www.bbc.com/news/article...
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says www.bbc.com/news/article...
This kind of punitive mandatory work is not a sustainable answer
It’s piecemeal and shortsighted
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s piecemeal and shortsighted
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
Pat McFadden says they would need a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This kind of punitive mandatory work is not a sustainable answer
It’s piecemeal and shortsighted
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s piecemeal and shortsighted
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There should be no place for character references in any trial
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
There should be no place for character references in any trial
America as a shining light of progress and democracy: I think not!
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory' www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory' www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory'
Landing Friday with the subtlety of a scud missile, the new National Security Strategy of the United States of America has quite a lot to say about Europe and us Europeans. And it ain't pretty, writes...
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December 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
America as a shining light of progress and democracy: I think not!
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory' www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory' www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
This is both cheap and tacky!
Whatever America was it is no longer!
US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth www.bbc.com/news/article...
Whatever America was it is no longer!
US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth www.bbc.com/news/article...
National Park Service removes free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth
The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This is both cheap and tacky!
Whatever America was it is no longer!
US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth www.bbc.com/news/article...
Whatever America was it is no longer!
US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth www.bbc.com/news/article...
