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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 12d

Your NHS Health Record Isn't What You Think It Is

5 Surprising Truths

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 14d

Student Mental Health and University Duty of Care

5 Surprising Truths About the Student Mental Health Crisis in England

Four Surprising Truths About Lowering the Voting Age to 16

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 17d

While supporters champion youth engagement and opponents question maturity, the discussion is often dominated by long-held assumptions.

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The Youth Vote

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 19d

Plastics: The Recycling Myth

5 Uncomfortable Truths About Plastic Pollution

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 21d

Gridlock and 'Ghost Beds'

The Real Reasons the NHS Is Overwhelmed

Britain's Film & TV Industry is Booming...So Why Is It Breaking?

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 24d

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Challenges include skills shortages, and protecting creative ideas (IP).

Challenges include funding gaps, skills shortages, and protecting creative ideas (IP).

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 26d

The Bench Report

🇬🇧 Making UK politics accessible & accountable.✂️ Concise summaries of debates & briefings.⚡️ A new topic every episode.Discover the issues your MP's are talking about. Local, national or internationa...

Windrush Generation: Legacy, Contributions, and Justice

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 26d

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#Windrush pioneers arrived June 22, 1948, as British citizens from the Caribbean, answering calls to rebuild post-WWII UK.

They made huge contributions to sectors like the NHS, public transport and construction, while enduring widespread racism and discrimination.

Beyond the Headlines: 5 Surprising Truths About Britain's Windrush Generation

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 28d

5 Surprising Truths About Your Local Pub

Revealed in a Late-Night Political Debate...

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · 29d

Podcast episodes this week 🎧

Mon: Fairer Rail Fares
Tues: London Fashion Week
Weds: UK National Trails
Thurs: SEND Reform

Listen to all episodes in our parliamentary archive ⬇️

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 19

How Mismanagement, Fraud Allegations, and a £100M Bat Tunnel Derailed HS2

HS2: Asleep at the Wheel

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 17

4 Hidden Rules of the Resale Game

The Ticketing Rip-Off

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Hidden Tax on Your Late-Night Pint

4 Surprising Facts About the UK's 'Late Night Levy'

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#cricket #TheHundred #ECB #IPL

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 15

Cricket's Future: Free-to-Air, The Hundred, & Participation Debate - The Bench Report

This episode explores the impact of free-to-air broadcasting on cricket participation. The Hundred attracts new, younger audiences and funding, but faces criticism for alienating traditional fans and ...

The UK's Online Safety Law Is Already Obsolete

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 14

Podcast episodes this week;

Mon: Cricket's Future: Free-to-Air, The Hundred, & Participation Debate 🏏

Tues: Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack 🤖

Weds: The Future of Freeview TV 📺

Thurs: Protecting Remote Coastal Communities 🎢

#cricket #TheHundred #cybersecurity #Freeview #coast #Parliament

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 12

The UK Science, Innovation and Technology Committee highlighted severe real-world dangers of online misinformation.

5 crucial principles for effective online safety:

public safety
free and safe expression
responsibility
user control
transparency

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5 Alarming Truths a Parliament Report Just Revealed

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

A Million Streams, A Paltry Paycheck

How the UK Is Forcing a New Deal for Music

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's September and Parliament is back in session! This week's episodes focus on the following debates.

Mon: Baby Allergy Guidance
Tues: Diabetes In Sport
Weds: Pavement Parking Ban
Thurs: UK Steel Crisis

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#UKpolitics #parliament #uksteel #diabetes #sport

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

UK Parliament returns from recess! We'll have new episodes from next week.

Check out the archive of 90 episodes so far!

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Today's episode - votes at 16?

#vote #elections #politics #government

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Votes at 16: The UK's Electoral Age Debate - The Bench Report

Today, we examine the UK's voting age debate. Currently, it's 18 for UK-wide elections, but 16 for devolved elections in Scotland and Wales. The UK Government plans to reduce the age for reserved elec...

Social Media: Misinformation and Algorithms (VIDEO PRESENTATION)

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

Something different...in addition to the regular podcast episode, you can now watch a video presentation on YouTube!

I'm hoping to do this for many of the 80+ episodes so far!

Making UK politics more accessible and accountable.

#politics #notebooklm #videooverview

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YouTube video by The Bench Report

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The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

This week' episodes

Today: Timeshare Rentals - common problems
Tues: Understanding your NHS data
Weds: Plastic pollution
Thurs: Social Media misinformation

Listen, follow, learn at www.thebenchreport.co.uk

#timeshare #nhs #plastics #socialmedia #mentalhealth #politicsuk #government #hansard

The Bench Report @benchreportuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

Improving artist renumeration from music streaming ▶️

#spotify #applemusic #streaming #youtube

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UK Music Streaming Shake-Up: New Principles to Boost Artist Earnings - The Bench Report

Today in this extedned episode, we discuss recent advancements in the UK music industry aimed at improving artist remuneration from music streaming. The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tour...