Katie Martin
@katie0martin.ft.com
FT, E17, Unhedged podcast, gardening, making bread, plazzy Scouser, crap at charts, 6 Music Mum. I don't deserve my bad Uber rating and I never give investment advice - if it looks like I am, it's a scam.
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Shares in a US cryptocurrency miner backed by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump shed a third of its value on Tuesday as early investors cashed out en masse at the end of a lock-up period. on.ft.com/44JdOGa
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Shares in a US cryptocurrency miner backed by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump shed a third of its value on Tuesday as early investors cashed out en masse at the end of a lock-up period. on.ft.com/44JdOGa
it's a whole vibe.
Pinched this video from @cjsnowdon.bsky.social on Twitter because Bluesky has to see it.
Nothing can prepare you for the punchline here.
Nothing can prepare you for the punchline here.
December 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
it's a whole vibe.
oh boy
this would be the biggest bunfight in Walthamstow since Mini Holland
this would be the biggest bunfight in Walthamstow since Mini Holland
As we suggested in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social’s diary last week – Polanski sparked rumours he was considering a Walthamstow run after being increasingly active in Stow Facebook groups (and having been accused of going low while doing so).
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
oh boy
this would be the biggest bunfight in Walthamstow since Mini Holland
this would be the biggest bunfight in Walthamstow since Mini Holland
*turns to camera*
"The team hypothesized that men 'require more explicit vocalizations to notice and respond to the needs of their cats.' In other words, the researchers are suggesting that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly."
To Get a Man’s Attention, Meow Harder
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
*turns to camera*
i mean, you jest, but this is extremely on the nose
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
theonion.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
i mean, you jest, but this is extremely on the nose
@thekrazykobra.bsky.social just could not resist an update on the evolving.... situation... at Strategy. (FKA MicroStrategy)
on.ft.com/3Mb1EQa
on.ft.com/3Mb1EQa
In a crisis, Strategy stacks dollars
A $1.44bn dividend reserve raises new concerns for shareholders of the bitcoin treasury company
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
@thekrazykobra.bsky.social just could not resist an update on the evolving.... situation... at Strategy. (FKA MicroStrategy)
on.ft.com/3Mb1EQa
on.ft.com/3Mb1EQa
All I want for Christmas is an end to the Budget drama, which has somehow entered its at least third month. Fourth? IDK. Just make it stop
www.ft.com/content/48c2...
www.ft.com/content/48c2...
UK Politics: OBR says Reeves did not mislead public over Budget forecasts
Fiscal watchdog faces Treasury committee after accidental publication of key report prompted chair to resign
www.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
All I want for Christmas is an end to the Budget drama, which has somehow entered its at least third month. Fourth? IDK. Just make it stop
www.ft.com/content/48c2...
www.ft.com/content/48c2...
TFW ur definitely not panicking on.ft.com/4iDenra
OpenAI’s Sam Altman declares ‘code red’ after rivals make advances
[FREE TO READ] $500bn start-up to refocus efforts to improve ChatGPT as Google and Anthropic narrow its early lead
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
TFW ur definitely not panicking on.ft.com/4iDenra
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He wasn't actually due to resign until an hour later
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
He wasn't actually due to resign until an hour later
anyway, what i want to know is: What does the head of the OBR's uncle think?
December 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
anyway, what i want to know is: What does the head of the OBR's uncle think?
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MSTR getting MonSTeRed
i'll get my coat
i'll get my coat
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
MSTR getting MonSTeRed
i'll get my coat
i'll get my coat
is it time to start arguing about Celebrations/Heroes yet?
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
is it time to start arguing about Celebrations/Heroes yet?
Reposted by Katie Martin
Rachel Reeves's "headroom" is based on:
-£16bn in 'efficiency savings'
-£6bn in savings in order to fund taking SEND off local government backs
-tax rises that largely come in at the end of the forecast
-immigration being at c340k net in 2029!
-£16bn in 'efficiency savings'
-£6bn in savings in order to fund taking SEND off local government backs
-tax rises that largely come in at the end of the forecast
-immigration being at c340k net in 2029!
Suggestion Rachel Reeves exaggerated fiscal pressures is absurd
Chancellor was instead far too optimistic about public finances and government’s ability to secure cuts
www.ft.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Rachel Reeves's "headroom" is based on:
-£16bn in 'efficiency savings'
-£6bn in savings in order to fund taking SEND off local government backs
-tax rises that largely come in at the end of the forecast
-immigration being at c340k net in 2029!
-£16bn in 'efficiency savings'
-£6bn in savings in order to fund taking SEND off local government backs
-tax rises that largely come in at the end of the forecast
-immigration being at c340k net in 2029!
“It seems that every meeting, every speech, every interview ends with us saying: ‘And of course a key priority is improving competitiveness and fixing the single market’ or whatever. We claim it’s not an afterthought but, with all the other issues going on, so often it is.”
on.ft.com/3MbxJr2
on.ft.com/3MbxJr2
Who killed Europe’s single market dream?
[FREE TO READ] A decades-long effort to tear down internal trade barriers has stalled, leaving the EU economy ‘tagging along behind’
on.ft.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
“It seems that every meeting, every speech, every interview ends with us saying: ‘And of course a key priority is improving competitiveness and fixing the single market’ or whatever. We claim it’s not an afterthought but, with all the other issues going on, so often it is.”
on.ft.com/3MbxJr2
on.ft.com/3MbxJr2
fair play from Gerko on.ft.com/4pJUely
Trading firm XTX donates £26mn for maths research at UK universities
[FREE TO READ] Billionaire Alex Gerko says Britain is missing out on top academic talent
on.ft.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
fair play from Gerko on.ft.com/4pJUely
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The secret to early retirement; dine out rarely, fly economy and be a Google employee making $390,000/year married to a fellow Google employee 17 years older than you who likely makes twice as much as you.
37-year-old quit her $390,000 Google job after saving up $1.5 million—see the 'no buy checklist' that helps her spend less
She left a $390,000-a-year job and now uses a simple set of rules to make her savings last in Switzerland.
www.cnbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The secret to early retirement; dine out rarely, fly economy and be a Google employee making $390,000/year married to a fellow Google employee 17 years older than you who likely makes twice as much as you.
Buy The Donald
November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Buy The Donald
Idea: whining about your taxes in the press comes with a *free* wallet inspection from HMRC just to make sure you're not over paying
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Idea: whining about your taxes in the press comes with a *free* wallet inspection from HMRC just to make sure you're not over paying
Asked if they were friends, Mr Corbyn said they were "colleagues in parliament, and we obviously communicate and so on". 😂
Just say "no", this is taking for ever
Just say "no", this is taking for ever
In a grim world, this story is a necessary source of joy and laughter.
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
news.sky.com/story/jeremy...
Jeremy Corbyn declines to call Zarah Sultana a friend as Your Party holds first conference
Ms Sultana had previously claimed she was being "sidelined" by a "sexist boys' club" within the fledgling party.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Asked if they were friends, Mr Corbyn said they were "colleagues in parliament, and we obviously communicate and so on". 😂
Just say "no", this is taking for ever
Just say "no", this is taking for ever
FAO that young British man worried about his cash allowance
Teenagers are diving into stock markets, with some encouraged by parents who wished they started investing earlier.
Meet the Teens Investing in Stocks for Their Future Home and Retirement
Teenagers are diving into markets, with some encouraged by parents who wished they started investing earlier.
on.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
FAO that young British man worried about his cash allowance
Ok sure but what does their uncle think?
Dr Carina Kern and Serena Kern-Libera are leading revolutionary research — and their human trials into cell death might crack the code to a longer life ⬇️
Have these millennial sisters created the first longevity drug?
Dr Carina Kern and Serena Kern-Libera are leading revolutionary research — and their human trials into cell death might crack the code to a longer life
www.thetimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Ok sure but what does their uncle think?
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Huge respect to the papers for finding both an 88 year old worried about the tax bill on her 6 bedroom Kensington house and a 20 year old fretting about only being able to save £12k a year tax free.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
November 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Huge respect to the papers for finding both an 88 year old worried about the tax bill on her 6 bedroom Kensington house and a 20 year old fretting about only being able to save £12k a year tax free.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.