Fay Young
@fayyoung.bsky.social
Writer, editor, old style journalist and newish media collaborator. Woodland gardener, co-editor Sceptical Scot, podcaster Walking Heads. Enjoy music, poetry, food, good company
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And don’t miss the @fraserofallander.org podcast – clear, concise, and very human discussion of the key issues. Not least the ending of the 2 child cap (caps what exactly? why take so long? And what are the next moves to end child poverty?) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast
Government Podcast · Monthly · The latest on the Scottish and UK economy from a leading independent economic research institute based in the University of Strathclyde.
podcasts.apple.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
And don’t miss the @fraserofallander.org podcast – clear, concise, and very human discussion of the key issues. Not least the ending of the 2 child cap (caps what exactly? why take so long? And what are the next moves to end child poverty?) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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FAI provides an extraordinary resource of informed scrutiny into that leaky bucket of... political mismanagement. "This is not normal' as @joaosousa.bsky.social summed up their 3 part preview. No word mincing in the swift reaction on Budget day either. fraserofallander.org/budget-2025-...
Budget 2025 reaction: meeting the (briefed) expectations | FAI
*Please note that this blog will be updated over the course of the afternoon and evening. Check back for further analysis*
fraserofallander.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
FAI provides an extraordinary resource of informed scrutiny into that leaky bucket of... political mismanagement. "This is not normal' as @joaosousa.bsky.social summed up their 3 part preview. No word mincing in the swift reaction on Budget day either. fraserofallander.org/budget-2025-...
And don’t miss the @fraserofallander.org podcast – clear, concise, and very human discussion of the key issues. Not least the ending of the 2 child cap (caps what exactly? why take so long? And what are the next moves to end child poverty?) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast
Government Podcast · Monthly · The latest on the Scottish and UK economy from a leading independent economic research institute based in the University of Strathclyde.
podcasts.apple.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
And don’t miss the @fraserofallander.org podcast – clear, concise, and very human discussion of the key issues. Not least the ending of the 2 child cap (caps what exactly? why take so long? And what are the next moves to end child poverty?) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
FAI provides an extraordinary resource of informed scrutiny into that leaky bucket of... political mismanagement. "This is not normal' as @joaosousa.bsky.social summed up their 3 part preview. No word mincing in the swift reaction on Budget day either. fraserofallander.org/budget-2025-...
Budget 2025 reaction: meeting the (briefed) expectations | FAI
*Please note that this blog will be updated over the course of the afternoon and evening. Check back for further analysis*
fraserofallander.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
FAI provides an extraordinary resource of informed scrutiny into that leaky bucket of... political mismanagement. "This is not normal' as @joaosousa.bsky.social summed up their 3 part preview. No word mincing in the swift reaction on Budget day either. fraserofallander.org/budget-2025-...
Happy Birthday Anna, day after mine 🥂
November 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Happy Birthday Anna, day after mine 🥂
Doesn’t it feel good to get good news! I almost forgot how it feels (greetings from Scotland)
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Doesn’t it feel good to get good news! I almost forgot how it feels (greetings from Scotland)
This is the kind of ‘shock’ I can take.
FT is a trustworthy source and I see you’ve shared Guardian story. Now here’s BBC reporting the same
Perhaps it will catch on
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
FT is a trustworthy source and I see you’ve shared Guardian story. Now here’s BBC reporting the same
Perhaps it will catch on
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dutch centrist liberals under Jetten head for shock election win, exit poll says
Rob Jetten's D66 party celebrates, two years after his party languished in fifth place in the last vote.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is the kind of ‘shock’ I can take.
FT is a trustworthy source and I see you’ve shared Guardian story. Now here’s BBC reporting the same
Perhaps it will catch on
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
FT is a trustworthy source and I see you’ve shared Guardian story. Now here’s BBC reporting the same
Perhaps it will catch on
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My father had vascular dementia, often distressing but in some ways kinder than Alzheimer’s - he never failed to recognise family and friends.
His loss of memory was isolating (because he couldn’t remember daily visitors and events) he thoroughly enjoyed company and outings
His loss of memory was isolating (because he couldn’t remember daily visitors and events) he thoroughly enjoyed company and outings
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
My father had vascular dementia, often distressing but in some ways kinder than Alzheimer’s - he never failed to recognise family and friends.
His loss of memory was isolating (because he couldn’t remember daily visitors and events) he thoroughly enjoyed company and outings
His loss of memory was isolating (because he couldn’t remember daily visitors and events) he thoroughly enjoyed company and outings
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Read more, and become infuriated, at the link below. If you are someone who believes in defending planning regulations, you need to find ways to stop idiots abusing them to stop sensible development like this: www.kentcurrent.news/p/protecting...
Protecting imaginary countryside
Plus Reform suspends councillor in misconduct row, new hope for international rail in Ashford, news in brief, and more
www.kentcurrent.news
October 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Read more, and become infuriated, at the link below. If you are someone who believes in defending planning regulations, you need to find ways to stop idiots abusing them to stop sensible development like this: www.kentcurrent.news/p/protecting...