Carol Westwood
@songbird7.bsky.social
Advisor at Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI) UK.
Retired nurse, midwife, health visitor, psychosexual therapist.
Retired nurse, midwife, health visitor, psychosexual therapist.
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Over £900,000 repaid to London workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
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Over £900,000 repaid to London workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
The Government has named 66 employers who failed to pay the minimum wage, as part of ongoing action to Make Work Pay.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Over £900,000 repaid to London workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ove...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ove...
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Police Scotland appeal for information after two Red Kites found poisoned in Castle Douglas raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/05/03/p...
Police Scotland appeal for information after two Red Kites found poisoned in Castle Douglas
Press release from Police Scotland (2 May 2025) APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER TWO BIRDS OF PREY POISONED IN CASTLE DOUGLAS, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY Officers are appealing for information after two b…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
May 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Police Scotland appeal for information after two Red Kites found poisoned in Castle Douglas raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/05/03/p...
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"Since Brexit, over two billion pieces of paperwork have been added to UK exporters, enough to wrap around the world 15 times." @clivejonesmp.bsky.social
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says govt is pursuing a trade agenda "based on data, not on post-imperial delusion". 🔥
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says govt is pursuing a trade agenda "based on data, not on post-imperial delusion". 🔥
May 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"Since Brexit, over two billion pieces of paperwork have been added to UK exporters, enough to wrap around the world 15 times." @clivejonesmp.bsky.social
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says govt is pursuing a trade agenda "based on data, not on post-imperial delusion". 🔥
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says govt is pursuing a trade agenda "based on data, not on post-imperial delusion". 🔥
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Brexit's disastrous impact on the NHS led to 1,485 extra deaths per year, according to a new academic study.
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit led to 1,500 deaths a year as EU nurses left UK, study finds
Quality of care dropped as staff were replaced with less experienced nurses, researchers at the University of Surrey say
www.independent.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Brexit's disastrous impact on the NHS led to 1,485 extra deaths per year, according to a new academic study.
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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the poor foster dog is terrified of the coffee grinder. i feel the need to explain. “these are the beans you have to drink when you are a person,” i say. “sometimes things are very very bad. but then the beans happen and it is good.” i can tell she understands
April 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
the poor foster dog is terrified of the coffee grinder. i feel the need to explain. “these are the beans you have to drink when you are a person,” i say. “sometimes things are very very bad. but then the beans happen and it is good.” i can tell she understands
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🔴The Sheer Scale of the COVID ‘VIP Lane’ PPE Scandal Has Still Not Been Revealed Five Years On
New evidence published by the COVID Inquiry suggests that at least 20 more politically-connected suppliers received contracts worth £1 billion
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/16/c...
New evidence published by the COVID Inquiry suggests that at least 20 more politically-connected suppliers received contracts worth £1 billion
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/16/c...
The Sheer Scale of the COVID 'VIP Lane' PPE Scandal Has Still Not Been Revealed Five Years On
New evidence published by the COVID Inquiry suggests that at least 20 more politically-connected suppliers received contracts worth £1 billion
bylinetimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🔴The Sheer Scale of the COVID ‘VIP Lane’ PPE Scandal Has Still Not Been Revealed Five Years On
New evidence published by the COVID Inquiry suggests that at least 20 more politically-connected suppliers received contracts worth £1 billion
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/16/c...
New evidence published by the COVID Inquiry suggests that at least 20 more politically-connected suppliers received contracts worth £1 billion
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/16/c...
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Researchers from the University of Cambridge say their solar-powered reactor could be used to make fuel to power cars and planes, or the many chemicals and pharmaceuticals products we rely on. It could also be used to generate fuel in remote or off-grid locations. 💚💚
Sunlight to fuel: Cambridge’s new breakthrough in clean energy
Cambridge scientists have created a solar-powered reactor that turns CO2 from air into sustainable fuel – no batteries required
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Researchers from the University of Cambridge say their solar-powered reactor could be used to make fuel to power cars and planes, or the many chemicals and pharmaceuticals products we rely on. It could also be used to generate fuel in remote or off-grid locations. 💚💚
It’s Rare Disease Day! Stripey socks! Always look for the Zebra if you hear hoofbeats!! Don’t assume it’s a horse!
@medicsforrare
#hfiawareness #hereditaryfructoseintolerance #RareDiseaseDay2025 #ShowYourStripes
@medicsforrare
#hfiawareness #hereditaryfructoseintolerance #RareDiseaseDay2025 #ShowYourStripes
February 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It’s Rare Disease Day! Stripey socks! Always look for the Zebra if you hear hoofbeats!! Don’t assume it’s a horse!
@medicsforrare
#hfiawareness #hereditaryfructoseintolerance #RareDiseaseDay2025 #ShowYourStripes
@medicsforrare
#hfiawareness #hereditaryfructoseintolerance #RareDiseaseDay2025 #ShowYourStripes
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Scientists, doctors and public health professionals at the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, the FDA, and other federal agencies have been fired under President Trump’s effort to shrink the government.
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Scientists, doctors and public health professionals at the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, the FDA, and other federal agencies have been fired under President Trump’s effort to shrink the government.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday it accidentally fired "several" agency employees who are working on the federal government's response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak.
The agency said it is now trying to quickly reverse the firings
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The agency said it is now trying to quickly reverse the firings
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday it accidentally fired "several" agency employees who are working on the federal government's response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak.
The agency said it is now trying to quickly reverse the firings
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
The agency said it is now trying to quickly reverse the firings
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Think solar farms are bad for nature? Think again. Those designed for nature in East Anglia are teeming with birdlife - including threatened species. A new study reveals why. ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
New research: birdlife soars on nature-friendly solar farms
Nature-friendly solar farms in East Anglia support more bird species than arable land, boosting biodiversity
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Think solar farms are bad for nature? Think again. Those designed for nature in East Anglia are teeming with birdlife - including threatened species. A new study reveals why. ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Did you hear about these 20 government actions? No? That’s the problem. The media aren’t telling you what’s happening.
@stephenmcnair.bsky.social reports
@stephenmcnair.bsky.social reports
Government is busy: but the media are not telling you
Despite what the press tells us, the government is very busy, often doing popular things. But you wouldn’t know it from the press coverage
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Did you hear about these 20 government actions? No? That’s the problem. The media aren’t telling you what’s happening.
@stephenmcnair.bsky.social reports
@stephenmcnair.bsky.social reports
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🔴Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk ‘Hijacking’ Republicans to Control Entire US Government
Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned ‘neo-reactionary’ hollowing out of government is happening in real time
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/s...
Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned ‘neo-reactionary’ hollowing out of government is happening in real time
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/s...
Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk ‘Hijacking’ Republicans to Control Entire US Government
Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned 'neo-reactionary' hollowing out of government is happening in real time
bylinetimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🔴Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk ‘Hijacking’ Republicans to Control Entire US Government
Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned ‘neo-reactionary’ hollowing out of government is happening in real time
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/s...
Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned ‘neo-reactionary’ hollowing out of government is happening in real time
bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/s...
Only a couple of weeks to go until #raredisease day on 28th Feb.
I have to highlight #HereditaryFructoseIntolerance #hfi
www.hfisupport.org.uk
I have to highlight #HereditaryFructoseIntolerance #hfi
www.hfisupport.org.uk
February 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Only a couple of weeks to go until #raredisease day on 28th Feb.
I have to highlight #HereditaryFructoseIntolerance #hfi
www.hfisupport.org.uk
I have to highlight #HereditaryFructoseIntolerance #hfi
www.hfisupport.org.uk
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🚨This Wednesday Jan 15th we have a debate in parliament on a Youth Mobility scheme.
Please use this to contact your MP and ask them to attend
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-y...
Please use this to contact your MP and ask them to attend
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-y...
Ask your MP to support youth mobility and opportunities in Europe
Contact your MP today and ask them to attend the debate on 15th January in Parliament
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🚨This Wednesday Jan 15th we have a debate in parliament on a Youth Mobility scheme.
Please use this to contact your MP and ask them to attend
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-y...
Please use this to contact your MP and ask them to attend
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-y...
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🔥 On Wednesday, a YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME with the EU will be debated in Parliament! Write to your MP to demand they attend.
January 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🔥 On Wednesday, a YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME with the EU will be debated in Parliament! Write to your MP to demand they attend.
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Facing a 'quademic' of flu, Covid, norovirus, and RSV, the NHS urges Brits to seek urgent help if flu symptoms persist beyond seven days | Peter Sagar
See your GP immediately if flu symptoms last seven days
Facing a 'quademic' of flu, Covid, norovirus, and RSV, the NHS urges Brits to seek urgent help if flu symptoms persist beyond seven days
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Facing a 'quademic' of flu, Covid, norovirus, and RSV, the NHS urges Brits to seek urgent help if flu symptoms persist beyond seven days | Peter Sagar
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The EU used to enforce standards on water pollution.
But then we “took back control” – and lost control of sewage on our beaches:
inews.co.uk/news/beaches...
But then we “took back control” – and lost control of sewage on our beaches:
inews.co.uk/news/beaches...
'Our beaches are full of sewage, rubbish and sanitary products - Brexit is to blame'
The EU previously acted as a watchdog on sewage pollution
inews.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The EU used to enforce standards on water pollution.
But then we “took back control” – and lost control of sewage on our beaches:
inews.co.uk/news/beaches...
But then we “took back control” – and lost control of sewage on our beaches:
inews.co.uk/news/beaches...
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Perfectly put.
January 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Perfectly put.
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The European Convention on Human Rights is the latest political football in the Eurosceptic culture wars.
Attacked by Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick amongst others, how is the ECHR misrepresented - and why do we need it?
Attacked by Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick amongst others, how is the ECHR misrepresented - and why do we need it?
What is the ECHR and how does it work?
More than 70 years after Churchill, his party has become the party of law-breakers and human rights detractors with leading figures calling for a referendum on membership of the ECHR. But how does…
buff.ly
December 29, 2024 at 1:16 PM
The European Convention on Human Rights is the latest political football in the Eurosceptic culture wars.
Attacked by Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick amongst others, how is the ECHR misrepresented - and why do we need it?
Attacked by Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick amongst others, how is the ECHR misrepresented - and why do we need it?
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Farage shares a festive toast with his Clacton constituents.
December 29, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Farage shares a festive toast with his Clacton constituents.
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This remains, and I say this advisedly, one of the best exchanges I have ever seen on social media
December 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM
This remains, and I say this advisedly, one of the best exchanges I have ever seen on social media
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:49 PM
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
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BBC News - Water boss defends 41% price rise and £371k bonus
"My shareholders are paying for that bonus and want to make sure I am incentivised to keep turning the business around and to make sure these investments work for Yorkshire,"
Tone deaf
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"My shareholders are paying for that bonus and want to make sure I am incentivised to keep turning the business around and to make sure these investments work for Yorkshire,"
Tone deaf
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Yorkshire Water boss defends 41% price rise and £371k bonus
Nicola Shaw says the six-figure bonus was to "incentivise" her and would be paid by shareholders.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2024 at 11:39 PM
BBC News - Water boss defends 41% price rise and £371k bonus
"My shareholders are paying for that bonus and want to make sure I am incentivised to keep turning the business around and to make sure these investments work for Yorkshire,"
Tone deaf
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"My shareholders are paying for that bonus and want to make sure I am incentivised to keep turning the business around and to make sure these investments work for Yorkshire,"
Tone deaf
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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An online petition asking the government to review laws on disinformation is struggling to get the number of signatures needed for a response | Adam Green
UK Government has no plans for action on disinformation
An online petition asking the government to review laws on disinformation is struggling to get the number of signatures needed for a response
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 2:12 AM
An online petition asking the government to review laws on disinformation is struggling to get the number of signatures needed for a response | Adam Green