We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Sinead O Connor, voice of compassion and a friend to refugees.
Her acceptance speech on receiving the Classic Irish Album award in March this year:
⏱️ Time is of the essence in saving lives at sea, yet the distant port practice limits search and rescue vessels' operational time, increasing the risk of loss of life.
❗️Urgent action is needed to revise these measures. Stand with us in calling for urgent action. #ECTakeAction
🧵 A remarkable story from Glasgow: How the 'murder capital of Europe' cut crime by getting mothers talking to gang members and what we can learn. (1/15)
Scotland 's publicly owned water system v England's privatised:
Scotland invested 35% more per household in the system since 2002, compared to England; charges 14% less for water.
England - paid £72bn in dividends to shareholders.
Notice the difference.
https://t.co/H0HeHy4QoV
!! Calling secondary school educators worldwide - if you wish your students could study Regenerative Economics, then pls do sign & share this open letter, supporting the creation of a free, open-access curriculum & textbook. It's time. https://t.co/IeTTlXtyIx @_TeachtheFuture
@easyJet my large cabin bag has been missed off my booking even though I've paid for it. I have tried to sort this out online but can't find where to get assistance. Please can you help? Thank you
“When Jamaica went into independence in 1962, 80% of its population was functionally illiterate. And then you say to Jamaica with its 2 million people, go and develop…” - Sir Hilary Beckles.
We’re trying to get as many followers as Rishi Sunak so we can show the government just how many people are prepared to fight for the NHS and its staff.
Please can you help by following us and retweeting this?
Even the FT can see we need to measure and manage more than just the money! A broader understanding of value, and measuring what actually matters is the way to go
#socialvalue
@socialvalueuk and Envoy Partnership are relaunching the Global Value Exchange. Currently recruiting an Advisory Group. More info and application form here... https://t.co/hwUxtqqVqf
British Gas forcibly installed pre-payment meters in the homes of vulnerable people.
Now, they are making billions while their customers go without heating or electricity.
Our pain, their profits.
It’s time to end this crisis
#EnoughisEnough
The European Union says it is "appalled" by Iran's execution of two more protesters, Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini.
"This is yet another sign of the Iranian authorities’ violent repression of civilian demonstrations," it said in a Saturday statement.
The cost of meeting the nurses' pay demand - £1.6bn 🏥
Cost of Sunak's bank tax giveaway - £7.3bn 💸
They have the money to give nurses a proper pay rise- they just don't want to.
RT if you back a real pay rise for our nurses 👊
@FreefromTorture are working to support those who have survived torture, and are now seeking safety. In the holidays we can support them through donations and buying Christmas gifts https://t.co/Q5FbuFCWyi
Devastating. The parents of protestor #MohammadMehdiKarami plead for the Islamic Republic authorities not to execute their son, who has been sentenced to death.
#MahsaAmini
1. The screed written by Clarkson and the subsequent rationalisation dressed as an apology should horrify us all.
You don't have to be "pro" Meghan or "woke" to recognise rabid, unhinged misogyny when you see it - and to reject it unequivocally.