john williams

[Camus @newstart_2024]

What if the biggest “win” for families in the last 50 years was actually a trap?

Rory Sutherland dropped this on Alex O’Connor’s podcast: The two-income household started as a nice option. Both partners work, more money comes in. Feels great at first.

Then reality shifted. Governments got double the tax. Existing homeowners watched their property values soar. House prices rose to match two salaries.

Suddenly one income wasn’t enough anymore — even for high-earning singles like consultant surgeons. Families traded ~35 hours of free time per week for only modest gains in lifestyle.

What began as freedom quietly became an obligation. And it left single people and parents who want to raise their own kids at a real disadvantage.

This one stings because we sold it as pure progress.

Personally, it makes me question how many modern “upgrades” we’ve normalized without counting the real cost — especially lost time with family.

What’s something you once thought was clear progress that now feels like it came with a heavier price than we admitted?

[john williams @johnwills77]

@distantpod 😳

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In 1980, Giant Haystacks slammed a presenter onto the studio floor after a wrestling joke, breaking multiple ribs and creating one of British TV’s most infamous live moments.

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Oppose the WRU's Proposed Reduction in Elite Teams - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/3INPkwcAem via @UKChange

[Did TheDragons Lose? @diddragonslose]

No

[john williams @johnwills77]

@AsdaServiceTeam @asda Purchased an hour ago, covered in mold !?!

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@RedwickRustler 🤣🤣

[𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘴 @GERugby]

Shocked that Faf de Klerk has chosen Dragons over Cardiff but what a scoop that is 🐉🏉

[john williams @johnwills77]

@davidjusteat very refreshing to hear the business side of rugby (specifically @dragonsrugby)
Being spoken about so positively. Fantastic interview 👏
https://t.co/dxa4MIJ70N

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@NickBerni

[Max and Paddy Quotes @maxandpaddyline]

Greatest pub name ever 😂😂

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@AbiReader @SaraPedersen3 🤦

[Steve Evans @Evsthetractor]

Having just watched our rural affairs minister it’s now safe to say that she’s no interest in TB eradication,more kicking of the can down the road.
To claim there’s no evidence of badger culling being effective in England is showing a total lack of understanding of data.

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I've #justsponsored Phillip Williams, who's fundraising for Parkinson’s UK on @JustGiving. Donate now https://t.co/Wd6l35WJ0M

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@Jonesthejourno

[Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff]

This map of Wales is really interesting and could help change how the Welsh Government supports communities in Wales.

This is (IMO) really interesting so let's have a deeper look.

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@distantpod @MikeBubbins

[John Pitchford🌹💙 @Johnnypapa64]

Former World Snooker Champion Ray Reardon speaks of his time as a coal miner & being trapped when during a roof collapse. Hope you’re having a brilliant day.

[Helen Dent @HelenDent94]

This blows my mind 🤯

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@distantpod @SteffGarrero

[Abi Kay @FWAbiKay]

For the past few weeks I've been completely consumed by this investigation. It's probably the most important story I'll ever break and I hope it can be used to bring about meaningful change. Please do read it 👇https://t.co/dzz5fajkmy

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@lostlakefarmer @SaraPedersen3 👀

[💂🏻‍♀️👋🏻вєαя🍻🇬🇧™ @BigBearF1]

I know Henry VIII had 6 wives - There was Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr but I can't for the life of me remember the surname of the one called Jane....See More

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@melaniemmm @GeoffGr78022161

[Jason Tovey @jtov10]

Well this ages extremely well

[Andy Taylor @RedwickRustler]

I'd really encourage everyone out their to add support to this amazing cause and sign the petition. This is such an important issue. @3dadswalking