Reposted by Annie GAdam @abrokenbattery.bsky.social · 10/12/2025The ME Association is investing £1.1m in the largest charity-funded biomedical study in ME/CFS. Imperial College London, co-led by Professor Danny Altmann, will compare immune and metabolic pathways in ME/CFS and Long Covid to uncover shared mechanisms. meassociation.org.uk/2025/12/driv...meassociation.org.ukDriving discovery: The ME Association invests £1.1m into pioneering research programme! - The ME AssociationToday, we are incredibly proud to unveil news of our […] 23913
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 21/10/2025I agree with this: Make Hope Normal Again is a brilliant slogan for our times. @zackpolanski.bsky.social is shifting the narrative, not just responding to it... And, let's face it, it's high time someone did that! 👏 216440
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Great to work with @benauto.bsky.social this week to raise awareness of its support. If you know anyone working in the industry, please tell them about Ben's dedicated support: 📞 0808 131 1333 | ✉ jlrsupport@ben.org.uk | 💻 ben.org.uk/cyber-attack #JaguarLandRover #CyberAttack #CyberSecurity 020
Reposted by Annie GHenry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 29/07/2025FT Editorial: "Unless the Israeli government agrees to an immediate end to the war and a surge of aid into Gaza, western countries should be sanctioning Netanyahu and his government." www.ft.com/content/69d5... 36896310
Reposted by Annie GThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/07/2025‘We thought we could be ourselves’: they fled Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws only to face the same in Kenyatheguardian.com‘We thought we could be ourselves’: they fled Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws only to face the same in KenyaRefugees who found sanctuary in Nairobi fear a new family protection bill could again threaten their rights 34621
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 16/06/2025It was great to become Chartered with the @cipr.co.uk last week. It was a rigorous, but enjoyable assessment day, with sessions around ethics, leadership and strategy. For any PR leaders who have been too busy to get chartered (as I always was!) I would recommend putting some time aside for it. 010
Reposted by Annie GDoctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 06/06/2025🔴 New report from #Sudan 🔴 "Voices from South Darfur” reveals the devastating impact of violence, hunger and insecurity on people. Pushed at their limits, patients share their stories and the challenges they face. #TalkAboutSudan: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/sudan-msf-re...doctorswithoutborders.caSudan: MSF report reveals stark lack of protection and assistance in South Darfur | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...Violence, insecurity and hunger are devastating people’s lives in South Darfur, Sudan, according to a new Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) report. The report, “Voices from South... 07527
Reposted by Annie GLuke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Likely the announcement that Doncaster-Sheffield airport would be re-opened was enough to enable Labour to hang on to the Doncaster Mayoralty, certainly in our Doncaster focus groups it came up as a big plus for the incumbent mayor. Lesson - Government showing it can do things is popular. 28412
Reposted by Annie GThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 15/04/2025Sudan in ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’ after two years of civil wartheguardian.comSudan in ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’ after two years of civil warNGOs and UN say country is ‘worse off than ever before’ with wide-scale displacement, hunger and attacks on refugee camps * Timeline: Sudan’s two years of war and its devastating toll Sudan is suffering from the largest humanitarian crisis globally and its civilians are continuing to pay the price for inaction by the international community, NGOs and the UN have said, as the country’s civil war enters its third year. Two years to the day since fighting erupted in Khartoum between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, hundreds of people were feared to have died in RSF attacks on refugee camps in the western Darfur region in the latest apparent atrocity of a war marked by its brutality and wide-scale humanitarian impact. Continue reading... 618588
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 08/04/2025What a wholesome story! #football #goodnews www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/250679...echo-news.co.ukAmerican tourist Evan becomes accidental Shrimpers fan!EVAN Johnston became an accidental Southend United fan this weekend – after getting on the wrong boat in London. 000
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 07/04/2025A really interesting report from the @cipr.co.uk here. The UK is strikingly poor on transparency around lobbying, but it’s in everyone’s interest to know who’s influencing who… 👏 030
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Yet another criminally abusive leader just hiding in plain sight for decades. It really beggars belief 😞 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMore than 40 men accuse ex-Abercrombie & Fitch boss of sexual assaultThe new claims stretch back to the 1990s and alleged victims now include former A&F employees, lawyers say. 000
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 15/03/2025I’m all for plot twists and cliffhangers, but if #Severance doesn’t explain itself in next week’s finale episode, I might sever the whole series out of my own brain 🧠 011
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 06/03/2025An excited Cinderella and Matilda this morning for #WorldBookDay 030
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Interesting study from @cipr.co.uk - although the majority of pros are women, men are more likely to become leaders. “We identified a culture within practice that exhausts women through constant pressure to prove their worth, manage impossible expectations, and navigate gendered double standards.” 010
Reposted by Annie GAlastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 27/02/2025If you missed yesterday @therestpolitics.bsky.social Livestream on UK government decision to cut aid to fund defence spending rise here it is. Rory Stewart saves best for last as he explains what “aid is” … alastaircampbell.org/2025/02/376-...alastaircampbell.org376. Aid vs Defence: A Livestream SpecialSir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to increase defence spending by 2027 – redirecting funds from foreign aid. What does this mean for the UK and its global role? Join Rory and Alastair as they discus... 1115724
Reposted by Annie GTim Smedley @timsmedley.bsky.social · 21/02/2025My first piece as Prospect's new climate columnist (!) hits with a splash: beavers! They're back! But until Defra removes the fenced enclosures, we won't see the full benefits... 🦫 1132
Reposted by Annie GEdwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 17/02/2025Brexit has obliterated a large chunk of trade between Ireland and Great Britain. And - no real surprise, surely - it has hurt the UK significantly more than it has hurt Ireland. The greatest act of self-harm in our history just keeps on giving. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f... 10313150
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Interesting to listen to former Sun editor @davidyelland.bsky.social discuss Prince Harry’s @hackedoff.bsky.social case and apology. It’s quite an insight into the tabloid press. It does feel like there’s some information missing, but it’s good that they covered it… www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukWhen It Hits the Fan - Inside the Sun's historic apology to Prince Harry - BBC SoundsDavid and Simon discuss Prince Harry's settlement with the publishers of The Sun. 000
Reposted by Annie GSophy Ridge @sophyridge.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Significant intervention by former BoE chief economist & RSA boss Andy Haldane He warns if the OBR March forecasts lead to cuts to spending/investment “it would be deeply counterproductive to both growth & to the fiscal position” & cause “a doomed loop between debt and growth” t.co/ZMW5JyoNXat.cohttps://news.sky.com/story/rachel-reeves-risks-economic-doom-loop-if-spending-cuts-continue-ex-bank-of-england-chief-economist-warns-13294316 98225
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Great article. Here’s hoping the paper on social capital is well received. 010
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 20/01/2025I'm not saying that my 7 year old watches too much American TV, but she has just asked if we can make... pumpkin pie...🤦 100
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 20/01/2025I am reliably informed that Blue Monday is just a marketing ploy. Nevertheless, I had the urge to search for positive news this morning and came across this site www.goodnewspost.co.uk It looks quite new and aims to train young journalists. So it’s worth checking out and supporting #GoodNewsgoodnewspost.co.ukGood News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.The Good News Post is a UK digital publication celebrating inspiring stories and uplifting journalism that promotes positivity, hope, well-being, and a happier outlook on life. news@goodnewspost.co.uk 000
Reposted by Annie GAlona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 19/01/2025Times of Israel days 1115 local time,, but I’ve seen 1215 elsewhere, so it might be in an hour or so 011
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 19/01/2025An interesting article in @prmoment.bsky.social For as long as I’ve worked in PR there has been a debate about data, measurement and evaluation. I have always favoured measuring outcomes, not outputs, but all insight has its place. www.prmoment.com/pr-insight/i...prmoment.comIs PR data deficient?But the question remains: does the industry have the skills and infrastructure to harness data effectively, or is there still a long way to go? Taking… 001
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 19/01/2025Really hope this happens at 11.15 today and that civilians stay safe in the meantime 🙏 110
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 19/01/2025Such sad news to wake up to. The ceasefire in Gaza has been delayed. news.sky.com/story/middle...news.sky.comGaza latest: Israeli military says it has struck 'terror targets' in Gaza after ceasefire delayedThe Gaza ceasefire which was due to start at 6.30am today has been delayed - with Israel blaming Hamas for not providing a list of the hostages up for release. Hamas said the delay in disclosing the n... 011
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 16/01/2025 #Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books? www.theguardian.com/global-devel...theguardian.comAfrica has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable 000
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 15/01/2025At last... 🤲 🕊️ Also, I recommend following @aloner.bsky.social for insights. #ceasefire 120
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 08/01/2025So #Sheffield now has a cafe called ‘Insomnia Cookies’ that’s open ‘Late Late’. And honestly, I have so many questions… 311
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Is anyone else feeling uncomfortable with the amount of coverage around Musk’s X comments? A billionaire’s comments on UK politics matters, but got over 20 minutes on #R4today this morning 🤯 The UK media spent 2016-20 obsessed with every deranged tweet from Trump. Let’s not repeat that pattern. 010
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 02/01/2025I’ve made my first micro finance loan with @careintuk.bsky.social It’s an easy way to support small businesses owners and you get £15 bonus credit when you start. Thanks for the recommendation @timsmedley.bsky.social lendwithcare.org/referral/7NN...lendwithcare.orgMicrofinance from CARE International UKCARE International's microfinance lending initiative 141
Reposted by Annie GSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come. ‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair. Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025. 20299462655
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Happy New Year people on Bluesky! I’ve been thinking on some of the most impactful campaigns of 2024. In my view ‘Martha’s rule’ - the campaign for the opportunity to request a review of a hospital care plan was extraordinary. Hoping it’s rolled out everywhere in 2025. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comMother behind Martha's Rule shares scheme's early success - BBC NewsMerope Mills began her campaign after an inquest found a change of hospital care plan could have saved her daughter's life. 042
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 31/12/2024I know everyone likes to think that they were young during the best time to be young, but we clearly *were*. I used to love dancing all night - people now in their 20s don’t know what they’re missing! www.ft.com/content/2138...ft.com 010
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 25/12/202411 degrees on Christmas Day in Durham…. That’s normal…. #climatechangechristmas 000
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 23/12/2024My GP surgery has the Christmas spirit perfectly pitched… 000
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Is this supposed to be a play on words? Or is getting more sleep woke now? 😴 000
Reposted by Annie GThe University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 03/12/2024🎄We’ve been looking at the whole life carbon emissions of real and fake Christmas trees to work out which is more sustainable and… it’s complicated 1/4 2123
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 15/11/2024This must go down as one of the most iconic moments in any parliament ever. 110
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 06/11/2024UK media: please could you start profiling more European politics? We understand the importance of America, but we need to know more about our allies across the EU. Let’s not spend the next four years obsessing over every crackpot tweet from the President… 010
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 05/11/2024Why doesn’t the US have exit polls similar to the UK? USA election results tend to lack a bit of drama… 000
Annie G @anniegoss.bsky.social · 24/10/2024Did anyone catch the name of the person being interviewed on #R4Today about Britain’s response to the #commonwealth re slavery? I thought his strategy of saying ‘look, one day the UK will need to accept this’ was very effective. 000