Rob Pasley

Feels like Nottingham went into this state before most of the other. Trend setter no less. wonkhe.com/blogs/univer...

These courses have not been ‘suspended’ at all; such language only minimises what is actually happening at Nottingham: a systemic gutting out of the arts and humanities with no clear business case. These cuts affect us all; please, join UCU in fighting for our future www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ryanair cabin baggage rules. CEO Michael O'Leary tells me 99.9% of passengers comply. To persuade the 1 in 1,000 who exceed the newly expanded 40x30x20cm limit for a free bag, he is raising the cash incentive paid to ground staff to identify offenders by €1. www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

Letter of the day (in the Times)

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Resigning due to her actions. A corrupt government is one where this does NOT happen.

As the Gaza famine death toll rises, UK imports of Israeli fruit and veg have soared - £51.3m in just three months, up from £29.1m. While Palestinians starve, Israel’s agricultural exports to Britain are booming. Full story by ‘Slicker’ in the latest issue.

Starmer: UK will recognise Palestine The new Private Eye is out now.

More landowners are looking to avoid tax on their land by using a tax loophole for 'heritage assets', reports the Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/in... Last year I revealed that 355 estates benefit from this tax break - the Chancellor should close it: www.theguardian.com/money/2024/o...

I was very keen on Corbyn in labour as the party would have moderated his wilder views. With the world as it is is like to see if he has modified his views on defence.

I limited Facebook to 15 minutes a day (in settings). It's bliss. What prompted me was the 2.30 hours average a day I was on it! (also in settings).

- £2.2 billion? - £15 billion? - £45 billion? How much money have shareholders extracted from the English water system since the 1980s, which is facing 'an almost epic collapse in quality and competence'? @mrjamesob.bsky.social can't believe the figure.

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As a matter of existential urgency, the UK desperately needs a national broadcaster willing to report basic facts about the Reform Party.

There was no Brexit dream, only delusion

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Very strong verdict by the (cross-party and Conservative-chaired) Commons home affairs committee about whether or not there was 'two-tier policing' in the summer riots. There very much was not, they say. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Farage works incredibly hard for all manner of paymasters - except, possibly, for the people of Clacton. Full story online and in the latest issue: www.private-eye.co.uk/news

🚨 NEW: Kemi Badenoch responds after two Labour MPs are denied entry into Israeli “Countries should be able to control their borders. What is shocking is that we have MPs in Labour who other countries won't allow in… “We do the same thing. There are many people we don’t allow in to our country.”

“At least the lid is attached” From the new Private Eye, out now.

James May: “Obviously I’ve spent a lot of time over the years writing about cars and making TV about them, and I love cars, but I do think in my bones they don’t really belong in towns.” “It amazes me that people go to the shops a mile away in the car.” www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

I check the S&P 500, smirk at how badly the US economy is doing under Trump then remember that's my pension that's tanking.

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If you’re reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee

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Again, the Brexit vibes are strong although this is much more serious than when Tory whip Chris Heaton-Harris wrote to university vice-chancellors asking for the names of any professors involved in teaching European affairs “with particular reference to Brexit”.

That's a heck of a drop... UK food and drink exports to the EU down 34% since Brexit www.theguardian.com/business/202...

lol, from UK satirical magazine Private Eye

The US Attorney in Washington DC is investigating Georgetown Law School, demanding that "if DEI is found in your courses or teaching in anyway [sic]," the law school should "move swiftly to remove it" Federal prosecutors don’t control the classroom. This is a dark abdication of the First Amendment.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... How on earth could we ever reverse this situation without massive losses in quality of life?

The changes make satellite internet eligible for federal grants (corporate welfare), remove fiber-optic preferences, and cut regulatory hurdles. This allows Starlink to secure funding, expand faster in rural areas, and reverse past funding denials.

Donald Trump has banned UK from sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine. US troops, weapons, listening posts are in the UK, but the govt can't share intelligence with allies. Can't recall the UK holding a referendum to become the 51st state. www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...

Since Congress’s allotted funds have already been improperly unallocated, U.S. citizens are questioning whether they are legally required to continue paying federal taxes.

Javier Milei just deleted from his socials every trace and photo of this June 2024 visit, during which he awarded Volodymyr Zelenskyy the Order of Freedom medal. ~AA

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m... Well the US allies might have...

Suwerenna, prozachodnia i zdolna do obrony przed rosyjską agresją Ukraina oznacza Polskę silniejszą i bezpieczniejszą. W politycznym zamieszaniu i narastającym chaosie właśnie to się liczy najbardziej. Kto kwestionuje tę oczywistą prawdę, przyczynia się do tryumfu Putina. Jasne?

El juez respalda que la Universidad de Granada suspendiera sus colaboraciones con Israel por la masacre en Gaza

Officials at the FAA have directed staff to identify tens of millions of dollars to fund a Starlink deal for upgrading air traffic control communications. Staff has been instructed to find the funds while minimizing documentation and avoiding a paper trail.

Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m... This really need sorting out. Low transport costs could bring a lot of growth. We can't all drive!

Russia and China, have ramped up recruitment efforts targeting US federal employees—particularly those recently fired or at risk of termination. These efforts are unfolding aggressively on LinkedIn, where adversaries are reaching out under the guise of job opportunities, networking, and consulting.

NEW: Voice of America is in upheaval. Journalists are facing HR investigations for comments critical of Trump. One of VOA's highest-profile journalists was put on leave today after a Trump aide called him a traitor. And the White House bureau chief was reassigned. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...

We just received word that the DOJ has begun removing data detailing criminal charges and convictions related to Trump loyalists. This started with records from the January 6th insurrection, but additional records are now being erased. We will keep you updated once we have more info.

What's the point of space rockets? How do they improve society?

I feel like being about to freely trade with the EU would be a great thing right now.

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The new Deputy Director of the FBI is a Tate fan.