Sam Lister
@sam-lister.bsky.social
Policy Lead at Chartered Institute of Housing and chair of trustees for Worcester and Herefordshire Citizens Advice. Views my own.
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Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
‘Fat cats’ preying on veterinary practices
Senedd hears private equity firms have been accused of collaring the market in a corporate 'feeding frenzy' that has seen local, independent vets…
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
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An excellent guest post from Nick Bano and Jamie McGowan of Garden Court Chambers on tenants' mechanisms for redress for landlord's wrongful use of possession grounds after the Renters' Rights Act on 1 May 2026. A seasonal gift for housing lawyers and tenants..
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
Tenant redress for abuse of possession grounds under the Renters' Right Act - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
With the introduction of of the new grounds of possession looming – 1 May 2026 – we are very pleased to bring you as a seasonal gift this guest post by Nick Bano, barrister, and Jamie McGowan, pupil, ...
nearlylegal.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
An excellent guest post from Nick Bano and Jamie McGowan of Garden Court Chambers on tenants' mechanisms for redress for landlord's wrongful use of possession grounds after the Renters' Rights Act on 1 May 2026. A seasonal gift for housing lawyers and tenants..
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/tena...
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A reminder that this is the same man who has just spent the past week calling all the Jewish victims of his own horrific anti-semitic abuse liars
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A reminder that this is the same man who has just spent the past week calling all the Jewish victims of his own horrific anti-semitic abuse liars
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At some point, more Republicans are going to see him as a liability and act.
December 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
At some point, more Republicans are going to see him as a liability and act.
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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Illegal HMOs in breach of planning enforcement can (rightly) face very serious penalties via Proceeds of Crime Act (the rent illegally obtained). In this case £900,000, plus fines and costs.
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
Landlords who flouted planning rules hit with £900K penalty
News - Helen Gregory - A landlord family has been told to pay more than £900,000 for illegally converting an HMO.
www.landlordzone.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Illegal HMOs in breach of planning enforcement can (rightly) face very serious penalties via Proceeds of Crime Act (the rent illegally obtained). In this case £900,000, plus fines and costs.
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
This works - confiscate any income criminal landlords have received
www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlor...
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Slides from a Home Office presentation for employers on “earned settlement” — note the case studies: they explicitly play the “good migrant” versus “bad migrant” narrative. Guess which category Sarah, the American, is placed in?
December 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Slides from a Home Office presentation for employers on “earned settlement” — note the case studies: they explicitly play the “good migrant” versus “bad migrant” narrative. Guess which category Sarah, the American, is placed in?
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Here’s Zelenskyy, freely walking in Kupyansk that Russia claimed to have occupied.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Here’s Zelenskyy, freely walking in Kupyansk that Russia claimed to have occupied.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
So when we talk about “occupied territories in exchange for peace”, what exactly are we talking about.
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BREAKING
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from ICE custody
The judge's order represents an immediate affront to senior Trump administration officials, who once vowed Abrego would “never walk America’s streets again.”
www.politico.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
BREAKING
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Former home secretary Yvette Cooper made sweeping changes to the UK's immigration system this summer, which will cost the economy.
Labour's immigration changes could cost UK economy billions of pounds
www.bigissue.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Former home secretary Yvette Cooper made sweeping changes to the UK's immigration system this summer, which will cost the economy.
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This #HumanRightsDay I am proud to be supporting Amnesty International’s efforts to support asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees, as well as stopping the spread of dangerous authoritarian practices. Join me! amnestyusa.org/act
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This #HumanRightsDay I am proud to be supporting Amnesty International’s efforts to support asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees, as well as stopping the spread of dangerous authoritarian practices. Join me! amnestyusa.org/act
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"Human rights were never designed only for safe, comfortable times. They were written precisely for moments like this:.. when scapegoating becomes tempting".
Strong piece by Steve on the inhumanity, and illiberalism, of Starmer's calls to restrict human rights.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Strong piece by Steve on the inhumanity, and illiberalism, of Starmer's calls to restrict human rights.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer is lobbying Europe to join him in watering down the ECHR. This illiberalism will harm us all | Steve Valdez-Symonds
The prime minister and his counterpart in Denmark want a concerted effort to weaken human rights across Europe. This isn’t pragmatism – it’s cruelty, says Steve Valdez-Symonds, refugee and migrant rig...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Human rights were never designed only for safe, comfortable times. They were written precisely for moments like this:.. when scapegoating becomes tempting".
Strong piece by Steve on the inhumanity, and illiberalism, of Starmer's calls to restrict human rights.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Strong piece by Steve on the inhumanity, and illiberalism, of Starmer's calls to restrict human rights.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Thoughts and prayers with TSA agents and homeland security agents having to have crash courses in irony, sarcasm and self-deprecation.
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Thoughts and prayers with TSA agents and homeland security agents having to have crash courses in irony, sarcasm and self-deprecation.
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Ever wondered what it takes to put on Crisis at Christmas?
This year, we’re preparing to support over 5,500 people experiencing homelessness and we couldn’t do it without you. If you’re able, please give what you can today: https://bit.ly/4iSBFtd
This year, we’re preparing to support over 5,500 people experiencing homelessness and we couldn’t do it without you. If you’re able, please give what you can today: https://bit.ly/4iSBFtd
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ever wondered what it takes to put on Crisis at Christmas?
This year, we’re preparing to support over 5,500 people experiencing homelessness and we couldn’t do it without you. If you’re able, please give what you can today: https://bit.ly/4iSBFtd
This year, we’re preparing to support over 5,500 people experiencing homelessness and we couldn’t do it without you. If you’re able, please give what you can today: https://bit.ly/4iSBFtd
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Two rants in one post. First on the utter brokenness of the County Court civil justice system where even an urgent interim injunction to keep tenants safe can't get issued, and second on a deceitful housing disrepair claims farmer, regulatory inaction & harm caused
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/two-...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/two-...
Two smallish rants... - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
It has been one of those days, where a couple of things caused gnashing of teeth at the state of the world, or at least that (smallish) bit of it that involves the practice of housing law. So, I am go...
nearlylegal.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Two rants in one post. First on the utter brokenness of the County Court civil justice system where even an urgent interim injunction to keep tenants safe can't get issued, and second on a deceitful housing disrepair claims farmer, regulatory inaction & harm caused
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/two-...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/12/two-...
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For someone who wrote a book on the European Convention on Human Rights Starmer really needs to brush up on what it means.
You can't justify cutting rights as an argument for stopping the far right
It's repeatedly shown that pandering to them only emboldens them.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
You can't justify cutting rights as an argument for stopping the far right
It's repeatedly shown that pandering to them only emboldens them.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to update ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
For someone who wrote a book on the European Convention on Human Rights Starmer really needs to brush up on what it means.
You can't justify cutting rights as an argument for stopping the far right
It's repeatedly shown that pandering to them only emboldens them.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
You can't justify cutting rights as an argument for stopping the far right
It's repeatedly shown that pandering to them only emboldens them.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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Glad I voted for the pro-human rights and anti-racism party last election.
<<read news>>
OK, so I did at least vote
<<read news>>
OK, so I did at least vote
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Glad I voted for the pro-human rights and anti-racism party last election.
<<read news>>
OK, so I did at least vote
<<read news>>
OK, so I did at least vote
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Trump says it's an A++++ economy. He's right. His billionaire friends have never had it better.
If you're a working class person:
👉60% live paycheck to paycheck
👉Grocery prices at record highs
👉Premiums to double for 20+ million
The economy must work for all, not just the 1%
If you're a working class person:
👉60% live paycheck to paycheck
👉Grocery prices at record highs
👉Premiums to double for 20+ million
The economy must work for all, not just the 1%
December 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Trump says it's an A++++ economy. He's right. His billionaire friends have never had it better.
If you're a working class person:
👉60% live paycheck to paycheck
👉Grocery prices at record highs
👉Premiums to double for 20+ million
The economy must work for all, not just the 1%
If you're a working class person:
👉60% live paycheck to paycheck
👉Grocery prices at record highs
👉Premiums to double for 20+ million
The economy must work for all, not just the 1%
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Sweet Jesus Starmer’s here to make the headlines about immigration again. The actual worst politician I’ve ever seen 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Sweet Jesus Starmer’s here to make the headlines about immigration again. The actual worst politician I’ve ever seen 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
Today - are foreigners really human? Should they REALLY enjoy human rights protections like the rest of us? #r4today
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Andre Hopkins lived in the woods after a no-fault eviction made him homeless. But now he has turned his life around.
I lived in the woods for a year after being evicted. I thought I'd be there forever
www.bigissue.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Andre Hopkins lived in the woods after a no-fault eviction made him homeless. But now he has turned his life around.
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First time buyers in England are in their mid thirties, mortgages are stretching into old age, and more people condemned to be forever renters bit.ly/44ij8jU English Housing Survey makes depressing reading
First-time buyers were older and more indebted than ever last year
Mortgage terms for new homeowners are getting longer while renters struggle to save for deposits, being left with an average of £39 at the end of the month
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
First time buyers in England are in their mid thirties, mortgages are stretching into old age, and more people condemned to be forever renters bit.ly/44ij8jU English Housing Survey makes depressing reading
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You still have time to donate and double your donation or more with gift aid. Gift aid! get the government to pay for something you want: to bring joy to detention centres and asylum hotels. Do it now! The Big Give ends tomorrow midday
December 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
You still have time to donate and double your donation or more with gift aid. Gift aid! get the government to pay for something you want: to bring joy to detention centres and asylum hotels. Do it now! The Big Give ends tomorrow midday
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Breaking. Liz Truss wins this year's FIFA Prize for Economics.
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Breaking. Liz Truss wins this year's FIFA Prize for Economics.