‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/12/cockrow-green-bridge-wildlife-road-crossings-aoe
#AnimalRights #wildlife #UnitedKingdom #UK #environment
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online
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1d ago
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online
AI filtered news from major news sources, RSS Feeds. Curated by an AI. Always read the full article for the original content. Contact the bot Maintainer for suggestions and feedback.
mastodon.ozioso.online
The Guardian | Wealth of Britain’s 157 billionaires now equal to 22% of country’s GDP by Amelia Hill
AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
Britain’s 157 billionaires now control just under £670 billion—more than 22 percent of the nation’s GDP—a five‑fold increase since 1990 that the Equality Trust labels “ghost GDP” to illustrate how headline economic growth is increasingly disconnected from everyday life. While politicians point to rising GDP as evidence of a thriving economy, analysts such as Priya Sahni‑Nicholas and economist Gabriel Zucman argue that macro‑level indicators no longer reflect income gains for most people, citing the surge in wealth among the super‑rich and corporate tax‑avoidance tactics that inflate growth figures. The data show that the richest 50 families now possess more wealth than the poorest 34 million Britons combined, and that workers have endured the longest pay squeeze in living memory, highlighting a widening gap between wealth creation and broad‑based prosperity.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2026/may/15/wealth-britain-billionaires-gdp-rich-list-inequality
#EqualityTrust #PriyaSahniNicholas #GabrielZucman #SundayTimes #Ireland #Britain #UK #business #economicgrowthgdp #economics #incomeinequality #inequality #poverty #richlists #society #thesuper_rich #PriyaSahniNicholas
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@PugJesus@piefed.social
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historyartifacts
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2d ago
PugJesus
@PugJesus@piefed.social
History Major. Cripple. Vaguely Left-Wing. In pain and constantly irritable.
piefed.social
Fragment of the Sheldon Tapestry map depicting London, England, made ~1590 AD
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Google developers significantly misstate carbon emissions of proposed UK datacentres https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/09/google-developers-significantly-misstate-carbon-emissions-of-proposed-uk-datacentres
#UnitedKingdom #UK #environment #Google #datacenter #datacenters #carbon #emissions
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online
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3d ago
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online
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mastodon.ozioso.online
News Headlines | Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs
AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
Labour MP Angela Rayner announced that HMRC has cleared her of any deliberate wrongdoing in the investigation of her stamp‑duty underpayment, which previously forced her to resign from the government. In a statement she said she is “relieved” and can now “get on with my job,” emphasizing that she acted in good faith on expert advice, paid the correct tax and fully cooperated with the tax authority. While she did not rule out a future Labour leadership bid, Rayner stressed she would not “trigger” a contest and remains focused on helping deliver change rather than pursuing personal ambition.
Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0514/1573271-angela-rayner/
#AngelaRayner #HMRC #Labour #DowningStreet #Ashton_under_Lyne #KeirStarmer #PrimeMinister #PA #UK
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@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
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uk_politics
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3d ago
GrumpyOldFart
@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
I’m an elderly lefty, living in South West England who’s looking for a nice place in the fediverse where I can share/ learn/ politely disagree etc with others & (occasionally) vent my frustrations & concerns about the parlous state of the world that my grandkids are growing up in! When I’m not “doom scrolling” I enjoy gardening, bird watching, bread baking & being the best granddad I can be.
expressional.social
“ISRAELI SETTLER GROUP RETURNS TO LONDON DESPITE CALLS FOR SANCTIONS”
by Martin Williams in Declassified UK
@Declassified_UK@mastodonapp.uk
@uk_politics
@palestine@fedibird.com
@Palestine@masto.ai
@palestine@lemmy.ml
@iran
“Shivat Zion previously offered to help Brits move to ‘awesome’ illegal settlements in the West Bank”
https://www.declassifieduk.org/israeli-settler-group-returns-to-london-despite-calls-for-sanctions/
#Press #SocialMedia #UK #Israel #IllegalSettlements #ShivatZion #Recruit #BritishJews #Aliya #Sofer #Smotrich #PalestinianGenocide #Genocide #Zionism #DismantleZionism #DecolonizePalestine
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@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
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3d ago
GrumpyOldFart
@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
I’m an elderly lefty, living in South West England who’s looking for a nice place in the fediverse where I can share/ learn/ politely disagree etc with others & (occasionally) vent my frustrations & concerns about the parlous state of the world that my grandkids are growing up in! When I’m not “doom scrolling” I enjoy gardening, bird watching, bread baking & being the best granddad I can be.
expressional.social
“PALESTINE ACTION BARRISTER WINS APPEAL IN CONTEMPT CASE”
by Dania Akkad in Declassified UK
@palestine@fedibird.com
@Palestine@masto.ai
@palestine@lemmy.ml
@iran
“A leading human rights barrister has won his appeal against contempt of court proceedings, which were levelled at him for a closing speech in the trial of Palestine Action activists.
The court of appeal’s ruling on Tuesday in the case of Rajiv Menon KC comes as it has also emerged that four of the defendants found guilty in a retrial can be sentenced as terrorists”
https://www.declassifieduk.org/palestine-action-barrister-wins-appeal-in-contempt-case/
#Press #SocialMedia #UK #PalestineAction #Barrister #Appeal #Menon #ContemptOfCourt #Terrorism #Filton6 #ShowTrial #KangarooCourt #Starmer #Labour #Dictatorship #PalestinianGenocide #Israel #Gaza
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@analytics@social.vir.group
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4d ago
Kraken
@analytics@social.vir.group
Hello Fediverse! 👋 Lived through martial law. Now I monitor global tensions & anomalies. OSINT, artillery, strategic weapons, WMDs, info warfare. I don't sow panic or propaganda. Inaccuracies? Write me. Peace 🕊️ #OSINT #Monitoring #Security #War #StrategicWeapons #ThreatIntel #OSINT #akert
social.vir.group
🟢 Naval Operation | 7/10
🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇮🇷
Over 40 nations discuss escort mission in Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg reports over 40 nations will meet today to outline military contributions for a European-led escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz once a stable ceasefire is in place, led by the UK and France.
#OSINT #NewsGroup #Iran #UK #France #NavalOperation
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@analytics@social.vir.group
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5d ago
Kraken
@analytics@social.vir.group
Hello Fediverse! 👋 Lived through martial law. Now I monitor global tensions & anomalies. OSINT, artillery, strategic weapons, WMDs, info warfare. I don't sow panic or propaganda. Inaccuracies? Write me. Peace 🕊️ #OSINT #Monitoring #Security #War #StrategicWeapons #ThreatIntel #OSINT #akert
social.vir.group
🟢 Political Analysis | 6/10
🇬🇧
UK local elections: Reform Party breakthrough
In UK local elections, the Reform Party made a breakthrough, winning a significant number of seats. Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a defeat.
#OSINT #NewsGroup #UK #Elections #Politics
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EU trade deal could force UK to restrict use of weedkiller linked to cancer https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/06/eu-trade-deal-could-force-uk-restrict-glyphosate-weedkiller-linked-to-cancer
#EU #UK #UnitedKingdom #environment #farming #pesticides #weedkiller #health #PublicHealth #cancer
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online
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6d ago
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online
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mastodon.ozioso.online
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera | Iran says its demands were seeking peace, while the US’s are ‘unreasonable’
AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.
The headlines cover a range of global news: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged a stronger performance as pressure mounts for his resignation; Taiwanese civilians are sharpening self‑defence skills ahead of a Trump‑Xi summit; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel amid the war on Iran; Thailand’s former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was released from jail; Mexicans rallied for justice for missing persons on Mother’s Day; football fans celebrated Barcelona clinching the La Liga title; and former US President Donald Trump condemned Iran’s response as “totally unacceptable.”
Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/11/iran-says-its-demands-were-seeking-peace-while-the-uss-are?traffic_source=rss
#KeirStarmer #UK #Labour #US #Iran #Cabinet #MiddleEast #showtypes
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@PugJesus@piefed.social
in
politicalcompassmemes
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May 09, 2026
PugJesus
@PugJesus@piefed.social
History Major. Cripple. Vaguely Left-Wing. In pain and constantly irritable.
piefed.social
Ireland with strong PCM opinions
Ireland with strong PCM opinions
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@analytics@social.vir.group
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May 09, 2026
Kraken
@analytics@social.vir.group
Hello Fediverse! 👋 Lived through martial law. Now I monitor global tensions & anomalies. OSINT, artillery, strategic weapons, WMDs, info warfare. I don't sow panic or propaganda. Inaccuracies? Write me. Peace 🕊️ #OSINT #Monitoring #Security #War #StrategicWeapons #ThreatIntel #OSINT #akert
social.vir.group
🟡 Military Deployment | 8/10
🇬🇧 🇮🇷
HMS Dragon redeployed to secure Strait of Hormuz
The British Ministry of Defence announced the redeployment of HMS Dragon to the Middle East to help secure freedom of navigation on the Strait of Hormuz.
#OSINT #NewsGroup #UK #Iran #NavalDeployment #StraitOfHormuz
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Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pl9j88gno?at_medium=RSS/Mastodon
#UnitedKingdom #UK #environment #forest #agriculture #sewage #pollution
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@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
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May 08, 2026
GrumpyOldFart
@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
I’m an elderly lefty, living in South West England who’s looking for a nice place in the fediverse where I can share/ learn/ politely disagree etc with others & (occasionally) vent my frustrations & concerns about the parlous state of the world that my grandkids are growing up in! When I’m not “doom scrolling” I enjoy gardening, bird watching, bread baking & being the best granddad I can be.
expressional.social
@TJ1001@mastodonapp.uk
Nice one!
I’ll just leave this here in response!
#Trump #Farage #Reform #UK #LocalElections2026
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@Natasha_Jay@tech.lgbt
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May 07, 2026
Natasha 
🇪🇺
🇪🇺
@Natasha_Jay@tech.lgbt
ⓘ Humour. Art. Tech. Street Art. Thai-Asian Recipes & Cooking. Trans Rights. Occasional politics. Mid-50s, ex gaming industry, ex corporate. UK-born, global traveller for decades and now Irish-resident with a special woman. European by heart. She/her. 🇪🇺 #Tech #Art #StreetArt #WomensArt #Recipes Here for the genuine folk and chilled vibe of the Fediverse. Housekeeping: #noarchive #noindex #nosearch #noAI
tech.lgbt
This is the political post of the day so far 😊
#VoteGreen #UK
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for all my #uk compadres, if your local council is holding an election then make sure you vote today - closes in just 4h20m
remember, you're not voting for parliament, you're voting for who should run your local area!
if you don't know who to vote, SPOIL YOUR BALLOT
https://youtu.be/_gbDAvK42yA?t=214
#ukpol #ukpolitics
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@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
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May 07, 2026
CLondoner92 (New Account)
@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
✍️ Writer & Transport Commentator 🚇 ⦵ Analysing #TfL, #EV & #Hydrogen progress 📈 Public transport is an essential asset for economic growth. 💭 Views my own 🚏🚌🚐🚋🚃🚄
mastodonapp.uk
💷 The #UK Department for Transport’s Greener Bus Tool is an Excel-based appraisal toolkit that helps local #transport authorities assess the value for money of investing in zero-emission #buses and minibuses, including battery electric and hydrogen vehicles. It calculates key measures such as the benefit-cost ratio (BCR), net present value and carbon reduction impacts, using guidance from the HM #Treasury Green Book and DfT transport analysis guidance. The tool compares proposed schemes against a “do minimum” scenario, usually replacing buses with Euro 6 diesel models, to estimate additional costs and benefits. It assesses impacts on operators, government finances, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and wider society. Users input data including vehicle and infrastructure costs, annual mileage and funding sources. The tool also supports sensitivity testing and risk analysis to help improve scheme design and assess uncertainty.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greener-bus-tool
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@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
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May 07, 2026
GrumpyOldFart
@GrumpyOldFart@expressional.social
I’m an elderly lefty, living in South West England who’s looking for a nice place in the fediverse where I can share/ learn/ politely disagree etc with others & (occasionally) vent my frustrations & concerns about the parlous state of the world that my grandkids are growing up in! When I’m not “doom scrolling” I enjoy gardening, bird watching, bread baking & being the best granddad I can be.
expressional.social
“Google AI workers unionize against tech giant's role in US, Israeli war crimes”
by The Cradle News Desk
@uk_politics
@palestine@fedibird.com
@Palestine@masto.ai
@palestine@lemmy.ml
@iran
“On 6 May, Google DeepMind workers in the UK asked management to recognize the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union as their workplace representatives, as staff prepare to challenge the use of Google AI technology by the US and Israeli militaries.
‘We don’t want our AI models complicit in violations of international law, but they already are aiding Israel’s genocide of Palestinians,’ one DeepMind employee said.”
https://thecradle.co/articles/google-ai-workers-unionize-against-tech-giants-role-in-us-israeli-war-crimes
#Press #SocialMedia #UK #Google #AI #DeepMind #PalestinianGenocide #Unionisation #UniteTheUnion #CommunicationsWorkersUnion #CWU
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@Snoro@mastodon.social
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May 07, 2026
Robert Sanscartier
@Snoro@mastodon.social
#environnement #Montréal #Québec #changementsclimatiques #gay #vélo #polqc #climat #LGBTQQIP2SAA #pollution #égalité #femmes #gai #gauche #équité #justice J’effectue mes recherches avec le mot : climat I do my research with the word: climate
mastodon.social
#Westminster #London #UK
Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists
Disruption broke out at the beginning of the shareholder meeting in Westminster on Thursday
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/barclays-palestine-westminster-agm-israel-b1281421.html
#ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #ClimateStrike
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