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Loads of Broxtowe residents have been in touch to tell me about the impact of fireworks on yourselves, vulnerable family members and your pets. I have been sharing your concerns with Government Ministers and I am pleased that the Government have now launched a consultation on:
Oh, and the idea that you're protecting people who've saved all their lives is utterly laughable. As if the current system does that!
I know why social care isn’t being fixedFinding £17,000 a month towards the care of my parents forced me to reflect on the collective delusions and political cowardice that conspire to prevent us confronting – once and for all – this huge s...www.tortoisemedia.comtfw you say you're willing to work cross-party on a total reform of social care but then rule out any of the revenue-raising steps needed to pay for it. #Cakeism is clearly alive and well.
Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social careIn a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.www.bbc.com
Scientists say Europe is enduring a “firewave”, the wildfire equivalent of a heatwave, fuelled by “whiplash” weather supercharged by the climate crisis. (Guardian)
Europe live: Officials warn that wildfires could still be burning in NovemberFirefighters in France and Spain face another day battling wildfires, as another heatwave set to hit this weekwww.theguardian.com
Hear hear! The Goodies were seminal (kitten kong!) & *within the context of their time* had pretty aware & progressive social commentary. The fact it was accessible by children & adults, doesn’t mean they were childish. I would agree Bill Oddie was undervalued. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Bill Oddie: the comedy legend tragically undervalued by the BBCThe beloved star of The Goodies went on to become TV’s most famous birdwatcher. But behind these triumphs were pain, frustration and mental health issues that led him to leave the show he lovedwww.theguardian.com
Plug-in solar panels are coming to the UK from August 27th! It's been in the pipeline for a while & it's already common in Germany. But it's BRILLIANT because it opens up these technologies to renters & ppl w/o their own roof. Plugs into a normal socket & supplies ~ 10-20% of household needs. ☀️🎉
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of AugustLaw change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran warwww.theguardian.com
Deep dive on Starbucks mandating use of an AI to count inventory and then getting rid of it nine months later. www.fastcompany.com/91572019/sta...
Starbucks made a national bet on an AI tool; 9 months later, it pulled the plugThe exclusive inside story of how a promising AI system flamed out, as told by dozens of Starbucks employees and the tech startup behind it. Plus, what leaders everywhere should learn from the experie...www.fastcompany.com
The Andy Burnham BBC interview (8pm tonight, BBC1) is now on the i-player ahead. It is a half hour programme. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Panorama - Andy Burnham: The Laura Kuenssberg InterviewWhat kind of prime minister will Andy Burnham be? Laura Kuenssberg has been behind the scenes with him during his first week in power.www.bbc.co.ukYou what? This seems shortermist stupidity. It’s not soley about the jobs at Jodrell, it’s also about the insights, the network of science & research the findings supports, science education & training it is used for, the nurturing of Uk science & innovation sector & it’s wider economic value. 😳
Antony Carpen"All scientific observations at Jodrell are expected to cease on the 1 April 2028 unless alternative funding can be found." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 🥶
