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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
happy bare minimum Friday to all who celebrate
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Collecting data helps us understand the situation for trans people in the UK and work to improve it. Respond to our Trans Lives Survey 2026 transactual.org.uk/trans-lives-...
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Trans Lives Survey 2026 – TransActual
This survey is the 3rd Trans Lives survey, hosted by the non-profit organisation TransActual, and providing vital information on the experiences and views of trans people in the UK. Your answers will…
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Rachel Salvidge @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Water firms made £340m+ from it. Works can’t remove most chemicals in contaminated Heathrow wastewater. PFAS anyone? It ends up in rivers, seas, farmland. With River Action I built a database of 26,000 consents to show the scale. And mapped it: watershedinvestigations.com
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WATERSHED Investigations
Independent not-for-profit investigative journalism in the public interest. WATERSHED partners with national and international media to run high impact articles and investigations focusing on all aspe...
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Rachel Salvidge @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thought the sewage scandal was bad? Think again. Sewage works are also a major industrial waste disposal route. Power stations, airports, hospitals, landfills: ~608bn litres last year. No independent regulator. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Revealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companies
Exclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutants
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Petra Korlević @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
little #SciArt doodle of a purple pink dung beetle, rolling around an orange piss flier, what is supposed to be AI (I can't really replicate nor do I wish to replicate that style), with the text above/below saying "your AI flier looks like shit"
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Mallory Moore @sexabolition.blog · 23/07/2026
166 MPs including 8 out of 11 members of the equality select committee
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 20/07/2026
If you opt to keep Shabana Mahmood in her role as Home Secretary you are telling everybody on the left that you are not interested in actually learning from what Starner did wrong and quite like a lot of it.
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Mallory Moore @sexabolition.blog · 18/07/2026
It's so difficult to get cis people to understand the jk Rowling thing isn't that she doesn't like us so you should punish her. It's if you give her franchise any kind of support you are contributing to trans people being excluded from society
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
By the time Sizewell C is built, peer reviewed published research reports the nuclear station will almost be entirely cut off by climate driven sea level rise storm surge at least once per year. 'Rock shipped from Norway to protect Sizewell B during Sizewell C build' www.eadt.co.uk/news/2627134...
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Rock shipped from Norway to protect Sizewell B during Sizewell C build
Norwegian rocks are being delivered to Sizewell C at Leiston, Suffolk, to provide temporary flood defence protection for neighbouring Sizewell B
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Jack-O-Lantern 🎃 wear a mask @popqueengerard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Go get vaccinated!! Tell the young people in your life!!
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Rosie (she/her) @airfriedrosie.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Remember Streeting's review into whether young people are being overdiagnosed with ADHD, autism, and mental health issues? Well, the interim report is out, and there's a reason the media are silent on it (spoiler: it proves what a lot of us have been saying all along)
In others, notably ADHD and autism, rising diagnoses and referrals appear to exceed changes in underlying epidemiological prevalence and are likely to reflect a combination of:

improved recognition
changing help-seeking behaviour
institutional incentives
pressures within existing service pathways
Across both ADHD and autism, best currently available population-based estimates remain relatively stable, while administrative diagnoses, self-identification and recorded service demand have increased substantially. In autism, the evidence also points to particularly rapid growth in identified need within educational systems, including increasing identification among girls and among young people without learning disability.These patterns suggest that rising demand is not simply the result of increasing prevalence, but of several processes operating simultaneously, including:

real increases in distress in some groups
improved recognition of previously unmet need
changing expectations about support
systems that frequently rely on formal diagnosis as the primary route to assistance
Across the system, support is too often accessed through pathways that are slow, fragmented and heavily dependent on diagnostic categorisation. While diagnosis remains essential for some forms of clinical decision-making, the evidence suggests that current arrangements do not always provide the most effective or efficient way of identifying and responding to need. In particular, where access to support depends heavily on formal diagnosis, demand for diagnostic assessment can increase more rapidly than systems are able to respond, generating long waiting times, duplication of assessment and pressure on specialist services.

The next phase of the review will therefore focus on clarifying the relationship between distress, diagnosis and need, and on examining how systems might respond more effectively to these patterns. A central objective will be to identify opportunities for developing more coherent, evidence-informed care pathways that enable support to be provided earlier and more proportionately, while ensuring that specialist services are available in a timely and appropriate manner for those whose needs are most complex.
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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Jesus. 35 UK universities quietly- without debate - joined the Ministry of Defence’s “Battlefield Alliance” which seeks to “reorientate academia towards Defence and National Security” They’re destroying the social sciences and humanities while militarising the institutions
• Durham University
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University
• Lancaster University
• University of Cumbria
• University of Lancashire
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Sheffield
• University of York
• Loughborough University
• University of Lincoln
• University of Nottingham
• Aston University
• University of Birmingham
• University of Warwick
• King's College London
• Kingston University
• Queen Mary University of London
• University College London
• University of Oxford
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Surrey
• University of Bath
• University of Bristol
• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of Strathclyde
• Cardiff University
• Swansea University
• Queens University Belfast
• Cranfield UniversityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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UK Universities Betray Public Trust by Joining MoD's 'Battlefield Advantage' Alliance
Without Debate
A coalition of campaign groups has accused UK universities of quietly integrating themselves into Britain's defence infrastructure after 35 institutions signed up to the Ministry of Defence's Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).
The Ministry of Defence says the alliance aims to "reorientate academia towards Defence and National Security", strengthen links between universities and the defence sector, and translate research into "battlefield advantage".
Campaigners say the move represents a significant shift in the role of higher education and has taken place without meaningful public debate.
Among the founding members are the University of Oxford, University College London, King's College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Edinburgh, Cardiff University and Queen's University Belfast.
"We are witnessing the formal incorporation of Britain's universities into the defence ecosystem," said Jinsella Kennaway, Founder and Executive Director of Demilitarise Education.
"The Ministry of Defence is explicit about its intentions. Universities exist to advance knowledge and foster critical inquiry, not to become pipelines for military research and defence recruitment.
Students and staff deserve to know who agreed to this and why."
Campaigners are calling on all 35 universities to publish the governance documents and board minutes relating to their decision to join the alliance, and to explain whether staff and students were consulted.
Many UK universities already maintain relationships with major defence companies, including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, Thales, Lockheed Martin and QinetiQ. Critics argue that the DUA formalises and accelerates the integration of academia, industry and the state.
The coalition warns that, at a time of rising defence spending, universities risk becoming increasingly aligned with governme…
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Alasdair Beckett-King @misterabk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The great thing about Britain is you're free to think whatever you want to think and say whatever J. K. Rowling's lawyers permit you to say.
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Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
12 people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected extreme right-wing terror plot against an Islamic gathering in Suffolk The UK Ijtima, which hosted 15,000 Muslims for a programme of talks and discussions, was closed and evacuated by police on Sunday
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Kieran Hurley @kieranhurley.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What if our economy and our legal system were structured in such a way that someone writing an outrageously successful children's story would ultimately empower them to start shaping society around them in line with their own political obsessions and personal vanities. Would this be good
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Kieran Hurley @kieranhurley.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
It's class how British libel laws basically mean that you can get anyone to retract anything they say about you or anything you're involved with ever as long as you are rich enough. This is free speech, to me
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Leana Hosea @leanahosea.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
BREAKING: gov't announces inquiry into death of 7 year-old Zane Gbangbola, who passed away following floods at his family home. Surrey Fire & Rescue Service recorded hydrogen cyanide in the property + immediately evacuated the house + neighbouring homes: questions-statementshttps//share.googl...
Picture of Zane Gbangbola
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Ross @rossthesedays.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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O'Brien in DS9 "He was more than a hero. He was a union man"
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
" #Climate change was mentioned in 40 of the 167 articles, 24% of the total and fossil fuels were mentioned as driving this warming in 5%."
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How news websites and live blogs covered the June 2026 heatwave - Climate News Tracker
Heat warnings dominated, but articles were far less likely to explain what those warnings meant or connect the record temperatures to climate change. by Rosie Frost (Journalism Insights Analyst), Alin...
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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
abolish the Home Office
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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Over 2,700 people have died from heat related causes in the past two months. 1 in 20 deaths in Luton are caused by air pollution and still Labour ignored environmental reports and steamed ahead with the Luton expansion. Time they realised we are in an enormous climate emergency.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
These deaths are on the hands of politicians who failed to act over years. Putting profit over our safety refusing to take action - now failing to protect us from its impact. We need maximum working temperatures. Insulated homes. Cooling in schools, hospitals and care homes.
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scribbleghoul @scribblegurl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I really, really need y'all to read this subthread about Facebook and whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams.
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 13/07/2026
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
If you’re ever wondering whether person (x) is reasonable or whether they’re just a hooting wingnut crackpot, then I have always found “do they have serious, very aggro beef with Amnesty International” is one of the best indicators.
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NEW: JK Rowling and other gender-critical campaigners have reacted furiously after a report from Amnesty International called them 'anti-rights' organisations
The author has accused human rights group Amnesty of believing women don't deserve rights in response
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The Section in the anti-trans schools “guidance” that says trans children shouldn’t be allowed to socially transition because doing so might upset the other pupils. This is a millimetre from saying children shouldn’t come out as gay/lesbian/bi at school for the same reason. Read The Poem.
pupils.is
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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
It’s another day of Israel doing what Israeli culture is best at, destroying life
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Christopher J Stevens @metaphysiology.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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Christopher J Stevens @metaphysiology.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
"...is coming" "...may soon enable" "How long this will take is as hard to predict today as it would have been in 1790. It could be 30 yrs, 30 mths or 30 wks." That is a shameful mess. Ah wait: "The author used OpenAI GPT-5.5 for research, discussion & editorial suggestions" ChatGPT y'day:
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Trying the new voice update
YouTube video by Husk IRL
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The petition for a televised emergency briefing on the climate & nature crisis how now passed 32,000. At 100,000, we secure a Parliamentary debate. Please sign and share. It only takes a moment. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
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mseviechops.bsky.social @mseviechops.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I see Ann Widdecombe has died. When she was Home Secretary I showed her round Drake Hall womens’s prison. There was a pregnant woman on a bed in the early stages of Labour and she asked the prison officers why she wasn’t handcuffed to the bed. That’s the kind of woman she was.
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Lisa Severn @lisasevern.uk · 09/07/2026
Dear Labour party @labouruk.bsky.social I still, all these years later, hate Thatcher and the Tories for section 28 and the opportunities they stole from me Today, as you introduce actual segregation of people like me, be sure that I will hold you in the same visceral contempt I will not comply.
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She Guevara @sheg7.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Trans people in the UK can get help getting travel documents from @essehouse.bsky.social They can also help those at risk of homelessness, or who are in an unsafe living situation.
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 08/07/2026
We are suing Ofcom's for its failure to tackle hate and misinformation. We can't bring the case without your support. Donate here 👇 goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...
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Force Ofcom to stop TalkTV broadcasting misinformation and hate | Good Law Project
Ofcom is letting Rupert Murdoch’s TalkTV poison public discourse with transphobic lies and fake climate news, so we're taking the regulator to court
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
On my way, Clacton.
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Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
On balance, I think monetising people sending themselves slowly insane was a bad move.
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🇵🇸 Dean Tāne 🇵🇸 @dean-tane.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Spud the Highland cow said trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️
Instagram post from the account @dumblefarm. The photo shows a small and fluffy brown Highland cow draped in the light blue, pink and white colours of the trans pride flag. The accompanying text in the post reads:

“Spud says Happy Pride. All of us here at Dumble farm are happy to say we support the LGBTQ+ community not just in pride month but year round and always aim to make our farm a happy and safe place for anyone visiting.”
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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Abolish the Home Office
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JK @miniver.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
a computer can never be held accountable

therefore a computer must never make a management decision
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Food prices could rise 170% by 2050 due to the climate crisis. People are already struggling to put food on the table while farmers and workers can't make ends meet. We need urgent action. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Zack Polanski warns Britain’s food system is ‘close to collapse’
The Greens have called for a £1,000-a-month basic income for some agricultural workers
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Paul McAuley @unlikelyworlds.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Not now, Atlantic cold blob
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Atlantic 'cold blob' caused by weakening ocean current system that's likely nearing a tipping point, reanalysis finds
A part of the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Greenland and Iceland, has been cooling off while the rest of the world gets hotter. This enigmatic patch is often referred to as the "cold blob" and scient...
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Rose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Can any journo please point out that CLippy the magic nonce detector on everyones phone is not real and never will be and all this does is just destroy everyone’s privacy and a major authoritarian overreach
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🇵🇸 Dean Tāne 🇵🇸 @dean-tane.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This Vichy gay is only saying that to appeal to the cishets among his meagre number of supporters, who are convinced he’s the voice of our community and hasn’t been personally responsible for killing trans kids
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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Cool this will def stop all the boomers on my Facebook sharing memes about how a woman in a hijab refused to sell an Iraq veteran ham in Tesco Express and when you say "that Tesco Express doesn't exist" they reply "yuo are just brain washd honestley i can,t bleieve yiu are like tjis open yuor eye"
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Po-LINA-tergeist 👻 لينا @agirlcalledlina.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
This was done on purpose to cause chaos by the met and the home office
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
The UK and 45 other countries just agreed a deal to send people to camps, including in Rwanda, overturning the one thing less hostile than the Conservatives on asylum, where they are likely to be trapped indefinitely, or sent to countries they are at risk in. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs
All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations
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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 15/05/2026
The UK Government today convinced the Council of Europe to weaken Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR. We’re horrified at the possible ramifications of this on minorities in the UK. Key points in Friday’s declaration include a statement that the bar for something to be considered
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Julian Miholics @pansybeast.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
hummingbird hawk-moth sculpture Cone 5.5 stoneware, underglaze, glaze, nichrome wire, china paint, gold filled chain (SOLD) 🏵️ #ceramics #lepidoptera 🏵️
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