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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 9h

'The British Library...has taken years to recover from a major cyberattack that disrupted its services and restricted access to its collections. The walkout is set to take from 27 October to 9 November, coinciding with the two-year anniversary of the cyberattack.'

Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 23h

‘Livid’ British Library staff vote to strike over pay.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...

‘Livid’ British Library staff vote to strike over pay - Research Professional News

Two-week walkout planned on second anniversary of major cyberattack

www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 6h

Every episode of Byker Grove will be on ITVX from November.

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Ed Morrish @edmorrish.bsky.social · 6h

what’s your most unhinged opinion about engagement farming?

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Shazzoir @shazzoir.bsky.social · 17h

Some stabby artwork for #CrabTime

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zuzak 🦭 @zuzakistan.com · 19h

Glasgow City Council has a whole sovereign citizen FAQ

whoever wrote this was so very tired

glasgow.gov.uk/whyyouneedto...

Why you require to pay Council Tax - Glasgow City Council

Information about why you are required to pay Council Tax.

glasgow.gov.uk

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Natalie Sedacca @nataliesedacca.bsky.social · 9h

Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty adds: 'I observe a tendency to see the human rights of different groups as a zero-sum game. This has contributed to narratives which build on prejudice against trans people and portray upholding their human rights as a de facto threat to the rights of others.’

HJA Civil Liberties @hjacivillibs.bsky.social · 9h

The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner has rebuked the UK over the arrests of individuals who express support for Palestine Action and the status of trans people following Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/strasbo...

Strasbourg warns UK on policing of demonstrations and trans rights

Human rights commissioner cites arrests of Palestine Action demonstrators and interpretation of Supreme Court's decision in For Women Scotland.

www.lawgazette.co.uk

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 1d

I’m seeing pieces and posts today about how useful digital ID could be in navigating bureaucracy etc. Yes. It would. That, however, is *not* how the government tried to sell it to us. Instead, they portrayed it as a tool to stop illegal working and curb illegal immigration. 1/4

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Natasha Simonova @philistella.bsky.social · 1d

ONLY migrants though, no one else is to study English because it's a rip off and a waste of time, am I getting this right.

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 1d

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Simon HB @norock.bsky.social · 9h

Since when was becoming a councillor, getting experience, entering parliament, getting experience, then taking on a more senior role "entering politics by the back door"?

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Rachel @nerak3l.bsky.social · 17h

I feel like commissioning ‘Go Home’ anti-immigration vans to drive round cities is probably worth mentioning at some point but you do you, weird random inspo account

alistair pomegranate 'lappy' percival @lappypercival.bsky.social · 17h

the hustle pages are posting theresa may inspo content now

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 20h

Terrific piece this. Continue to find it bizarre how little “food inflation is off the chain” and “core inflation is above target” featured as topics at Labour conference or more broadly as “theories to why the government is unpopular”.

Anoosh Chakelian @anooshc.bsky.social · 1d

“I think politicians are ignoring prices and bills and hoping we’ll forget about them and find something else to complain about…”

My report on how the flighty Westminster bubble forgot about the cost-of-living crisis, which certainly isn't over:

Energy bills rise while Westminster talks immigration

Why have our politicians forgotten about the cost-of-living crisis?

www.newstatesman.com

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LadyDEADtera32 🍁😷🌈💀 @ladylettera32.bsky.social · Jun 11

The 5 Words Every Woman Wants to Hear

A photo of the Chinese takeout menu on my fridge. The banner above the dim sum section proudly announces “DIM SUM AVAILABLE ALL DAY”

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Bo Jacobs Strom @bojs.bsky.social · 1d

Headlines going to the English requirements but I'd completely missed this part of the plans, yet another act of idiotic self harm. Completely incompatible with the government's stated aims on housebuilding, growth, etc.

The immigration skills charge is being raised by 32%

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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 23h

it's extremely autumn in London today isn't it, had been somewhat autumn until now but today the whole season's really smacking us around the face

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Rachel @nerak3l.bsky.social · 23h

They are tbf quite different actually

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The Louvre of Bluesky @thelouvreof.bsky.social · 1d

James Kelleher @jameskelleher.pilcrow.ie · 1d

Next time somebody asks me what Bluesky is like, I'll send them this

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Rachel @nerak3l.bsky.social · 23h

Only men I’m afraid. Because of woke

Rachel @nerak3l.bsky.social · 23h

Yes, I am with you. It’s still stupid!

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Rachel @nerak3l.bsky.social · 1d

The internet, which famously has borders

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Rachel @nerak3l.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to people in Scotland having to take A-Levels all of a sudden 🍿

Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 1d

Super cool that they've managed to pick a framing that will confuse everyone because "A level english" is already a thing in the UK many people are familiar with, but what they mean here is "A level ESL", which is not remotely similar

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Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 1d

Super cool that they've managed to pick a framing that will confuse everyone because "A level english" is already a thing in the UK many people are familiar with, but what they mean here is "A level ESL", which is not remotely similar