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15 years ago today the Tory & Lib Dem government tripled tuition fees.
Young people, our economy and society are robbed of the learning and skills universities offer- whilst graduates face average debt of £53,000.
Education should be a right, not a privilege. Scrap tuition fees.
Young people, our economy and society are robbed of the learning and skills universities offer- whilst graduates face average debt of £53,000.
Education should be a right, not a privilege. Scrap tuition fees.
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
15 years ago today the Tory & Lib Dem government tripled tuition fees.
Young people, our economy and society are robbed of the learning and skills universities offer- whilst graduates face average debt of £53,000.
Education should be a right, not a privilege. Scrap tuition fees.
Young people, our economy and society are robbed of the learning and skills universities offer- whilst graduates face average debt of £53,000.
Education should be a right, not a privilege. Scrap tuition fees.
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Lithuania has declared a state of emergency after hundreds of smuggler balloons from neighbouring Belarus forced the repeated closure of its airports in recent weeks and threatened national security. on.ft.com/4pPKmXa
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Lithuania has declared a state of emergency after hundreds of smuggler balloons from neighbouring Belarus forced the repeated closure of its airports in recent weeks and threatened national security. on.ft.com/4pPKmXa
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1) Iwasaki's group has published a historical review of post-infectious syndromes.
Infections are traditionally viewed as having two outcomes: you either die or fully recover. But there are reports of post-acute sequelae after multiple infections, not just after COVID-19...
Infections are traditionally viewed as having two outcomes: you either die or fully recover. But there are reports of post-acute sequelae after multiple infections, not just after COVID-19...
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
1) Iwasaki's group has published a historical review of post-infectious syndromes.
Infections are traditionally viewed as having two outcomes: you either die or fully recover. But there are reports of post-acute sequelae after multiple infections, not just after COVID-19...
Infections are traditionally viewed as having two outcomes: you either die or fully recover. But there are reports of post-acute sequelae after multiple infections, not just after COVID-19...
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December 9th. Thank you for being #ThereForME, Frank Docherty!
Frank was nominated by his wife Susan for his invaluable support since she developed ME. ✨
Frank was nominated by his wife Susan for his invaluable support since she developed ME. ✨
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
December 9th. Thank you for being #ThereForME, Frank Docherty!
Frank was nominated by his wife Susan for his invaluable support since she developed ME. ✨
Frank was nominated by his wife Susan for his invaluable support since she developed ME. ✨
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Ukraine’s sovereignty must be respected.
Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed, in the long term, as a first line of defence for our Union.
These priorities were are the center of our discussions with SG Rutte.
Europe will keep contributing to all efforts for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine
Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed, in the long term, as a first line of defence for our Union.
These priorities were are the center of our discussions with SG Rutte.
Europe will keep contributing to all efforts for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine
December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Ukraine’s sovereignty must be respected.
Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed, in the long term, as a first line of defence for our Union.
These priorities were are the center of our discussions with SG Rutte.
Europe will keep contributing to all efforts for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine
Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed, in the long term, as a first line of defence for our Union.
These priorities were are the center of our discussions with SG Rutte.
Europe will keep contributing to all efforts for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine
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As peace talks are ongoing, the EU remains ironclad in its support for Ukraine.
Our financing proposals are on the table.
The goal is a strong Ukraine, on the battlefield & at the negotiating table.
We reaffirmed to President Zelenskyy that the EU remains steadfast and committed to its principles
Our financing proposals are on the table.
The goal is a strong Ukraine, on the battlefield & at the negotiating table.
We reaffirmed to President Zelenskyy that the EU remains steadfast and committed to its principles
December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
As peace talks are ongoing, the EU remains ironclad in its support for Ukraine.
Our financing proposals are on the table.
The goal is a strong Ukraine, on the battlefield & at the negotiating table.
We reaffirmed to President Zelenskyy that the EU remains steadfast and committed to its principles
Our financing proposals are on the table.
The goal is a strong Ukraine, on the battlefield & at the negotiating table.
We reaffirmed to President Zelenskyy that the EU remains steadfast and committed to its principles
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this is a direct consequence of the decisions made by the US to slash foreign health aid. BUT many European countries (inc UK) have also cut aid.
"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
This is the legacy of aid cuts. ~AA
time.com/7338791/chil...
This is the legacy of aid cuts. ~AA
time.com/7338791/chil...
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
The latest report from the Gates Foundation predicts an alarming trend for the health of children around the world.
time.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
this is a direct consequence of the decisions made by the US to slash foreign health aid. BUT many European countries (inc UK) have also cut aid.
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Josh Glancy in The Times. Many of the 28 witnesses to come forward say that Farage's behaviour was especially memorable because it was distinct and unusual by 1977-81 standards. The contemporary letter about the staffroom discussion of Farage shows that too
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Nigel Farage has cash in the bag. It’s his teenage self he has to beat
The Reform UK leader is celebrating a record £9m donation and another Tory defection. But will racism allegations from his school days scare off unsure voters?
www.thetimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Josh Glancy in The Times. Many of the 28 witnesses to come forward say that Farage's behaviour was especially memorable because it was distinct and unusual by 1977-81 standards. The contemporary letter about the staffroom discussion of Farage shows that too
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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John Rutter’s response to Rod Liddle, in a letter in The Spectator
“Sorry to spoil a good polemic with facts that don’t fit”
ME is a physical illness. It began with chickenpox, followed by cycles of relapse, sensitivity to light and sound. I had it for seven years.
“Sorry to spoil a good polemic with facts that don’t fit”
ME is a physical illness. It began with chickenpox, followed by cycles of relapse, sensitivity to light and sound. I had it for seven years.
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
John Rutter’s response to Rod Liddle, in a letter in The Spectator
“Sorry to spoil a good polemic with facts that don’t fit”
ME is a physical illness. It began with chickenpox, followed by cycles of relapse, sensitivity to light and sound. I had it for seven years.
“Sorry to spoil a good polemic with facts that don’t fit”
ME is a physical illness. It began with chickenpox, followed by cycles of relapse, sensitivity to light and sound. I had it for seven years.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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“Compared to people born in the UK, migrants are more likely to be of working age and have a university degree.”
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“Compared to people born in the UK, migrants are more likely to be of working age and have a university degree.”
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
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Am very grateful for this
December 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Am very grateful for this
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“These findings support proactive vaccination policies over reliance on infection-acquired immunity and inform rapid response strategies for future pandemic threats.”
A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
Redirecting
doi.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“These findings support proactive vaccination policies over reliance on infection-acquired immunity and inform rapid response strategies for future pandemic threats.”
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⚡️Ukraine will not accept any peace deal requiring territorial concessions, Syrskyi tells UK broadcaster.
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
Ukraine will not accept any peace deal requiring territorial concessions, Syrskyi tells UK broadcaster
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
kyivindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
⚡️Ukraine will not accept any peace deal requiring territorial concessions, Syrskyi tells UK broadcaster.
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
“There are no pauses, no delays in (Russia's) operations. They keep pushing their troops forward to seize as much of our territory as possible under the cover of negotiations," Syrskyi said.
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GB Energy sparks outrage after omitting Shetland – home to major wind farms and oil hubs – from its UK onshore renewables map | Ryan Nicolson
Shetland omitted from GB Energy map of UK
GB Energy sparks outrage after omitting Shetland – home to major wind farms and oil hubs – from its UK onshore renewables map
bylines.scot
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
GB Energy sparks outrage after omitting Shetland – home to major wind farms and oil hubs – from its UK onshore renewables map | Ryan Nicolson
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This is what #Ukraine is fighting for.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This is what #Ukraine is fighting for.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
Seven more Ukrainian children have come home after being illegally held by Russia.
Every Ukrainian child abducted by Russia must come home.
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Prime Minister of Poland. 🇵🇱
December 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Prime Minister of Poland. 🇵🇱
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Is that £9million… Russian money?
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Is that £9million… Russian money?
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The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.
Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions – but a loophole from Britain’s smog years is fuelling the problem
The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.
tcnv.link
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.
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Tomorrow we take the first big step towards Bee Network Rail. 🐝
Fares will be simpler and in most cases lower for people travelling between our stations in GM.
Tickets valid on any service. 🙌🏻
Fares will be simpler and in most cases lower for people travelling between our stations in GM.
Tickets valid on any service. 🙌🏻
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Tomorrow we take the first big step towards Bee Network Rail. 🐝
Fares will be simpler and in most cases lower for people travelling between our stations in GM.
Tickets valid on any service. 🙌🏻
Fares will be simpler and in most cases lower for people travelling between our stations in GM.
Tickets valid on any service. 🙌🏻
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Great thread on why hepatitis B is such an issue and why the vaccine at birth was SO important.
Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine if they aren’t high-risk?
Short answer: Because hepatitis B is a tricky virus.
Longer answer: Continue reading ⬇️
🧵1/9 @kkjetelina.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social
Short answer: Because hepatitis B is a tricky virus.
Longer answer: Continue reading ⬇️
🧵1/9 @kkjetelina.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Great thread on why hepatitis B is such an issue and why the vaccine at birth was SO important.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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In case it wasn't already obvious why Farage and his party are spreading misinformation about the climate crisis and trying to blame the most vulnerable for the problems caused by inequality - they've just received a record donation from a jet fuel multimillionaire!
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In case it wasn't already obvious why Farage and his party are spreading misinformation about the climate crisis and trying to blame the most vulnerable for the problems caused by inequality - they've just received a record donation from a jet fuel multimillionaire!
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It took dozens of special agents the best part of a decade to bring Juan Orlando Hernández to justice for flooding US cities with cocaine. Then, in a single social media post last week, Donald Trump set the former Honduran president free. on.ft.com/4oxBJ2v
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It took dozens of special agents the best part of a decade to bring Juan Orlando Hernández to justice for flooding US cities with cocaine. Then, in a single social media post last week, Donald Trump set the former Honduran president free. on.ft.com/4oxBJ2v