I'd be perfectly happy with my interactions with the computer being tracked in order to enable my employer to achieve their stated aim of using AI to (somehow) cut their workforce by 10 percent. Oh, hang on...

It's not the amount paid, during straitened times for universities, but the fact that this was done. Truly shocking - and some big name unis on the list of participants.

OMFG I had to go and check that this ACTUALLY happened. Since when does the BBC ever do chyrons with a political party's branding, rather than their own? Not to mention this is during a pre-election campaign purdah. (h/t @iainsol.bsky.social)

Having read a couple of @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social 's books now and enjoyed them hugely, I am intrigued by what I know of this one, but am not buying hardbacks. Out in paperback soon but there's a faint, faint chance I could win a copy. Haven't tried Tom yet? Have a look: he's great.

But it's ok, we'll have measures in place by 2029. Also, it feels like country of origin ought to be something that's known for anything being imported, unless you don't really want to have to deal with knowing.

“I’ll be voting for Reform - it can’t get any worse” Oh it really can. You put a bunch of corrupt, racist, incompetent, lying Trumpists in charge and things will get very much worse. Potholes and empty shops will feel unimportant compared to the loss of the NHS, social care and a torched economy.

This week on Wonkhe: Stepped student loan repayments sound progressive. Jim Dickinson argues they distract from an accounting structure that structurally rewards chancellors for squeezing graduates and hides the lack of public subsidy

“In many ways fines have come to replace taxes,” he said. “What I’m trying to show here is, ‘How is enforcement failing?’"

I recently did a 4-week craft course to try and meet new people. It finished and today 3-4 of us are meant to be meeting up. It's taken me 3 hours to muster the will to get dressed. No idea how I'll get out the door, never mind into the cafe! Also, face blindness = worried won't recognise them!

A colleague didn’t recognise me in my glasses so I tried to joke “I’m Clark Kent” but accidentally declared “I’m Ken Clarke”

They're so broken by being wealthy they cannot conceive of having *slightly* less money. It terrifies them. Good.

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace Wayne, their annoying cousin who keeps turning up unannounced and saying stupid shit and is very difficult to shrug off

Senior Tory MP claims knife crime went up by 72% in London. In fact offences fell by 11% in the year to September 2025.

This sounds a really good idea? www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Zero issue with cracking down on dodgy immigration advisers, they cause significant harm. Predictably though the BBCs poor reporting on this is being used to attack LGBTQIA asylum seekers, who at last figures make up roughly 2% of claims. 1/ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is why people feel worse off. The BBC is the national broadcaster. It covers those events which bind the nation. Now it's dying. Killed finally by a Labour government who hates them. Sure, the Tories did their best to destroy it but Labour have done nothing to save it.

Read this if you want to be angry (well, I was). The fact that companies are reaping huge profits from ordinary humans' suffering and actively trying to stop environmental destruction makes me furious, sad, despairing... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I have seen a lot of NIMBY selfishness in my time, but "my convenience matters more than cancer care" is a new low. Quite seriously tempted to email them and tell them as much.

Microsoft, Meta, and Google have collectively paid billions in fees for privacy violations similar to the ones Libert and webXray found during the audit. “In many ways fines have come to replace taxes.” @evystadium.bsky.social has more. @mjgault.bsky.social story: www.404media.co/google-micro...

Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.

Suggestion of "stepped repayments" starting with interest at 3% for any income over £12,570 and increasing (via 5%) to 7% for £42.5-57.5k, gets around the fact that graduate premium doesn't really exist currently, but not in a fair way for graduates (or those like my son who didn't even graduate)

The stall I did today was exhausting and rubbish, but I met some lovely and talented young creatives. I was going to share a photo of the print of an amazing stained glass one of them had made, then realised it would probably be copied by the internet so I shan't. It's stunning. I WANT the original.

Thinking about this further, the narrowing of wage differential at lower salaries also means that more and more is expected of the staff on minimum wage, who have often taken the role due to some limiting factor that means they couldn't work in a better paid post.

Personing a stall with my currently nonverbal daughter. 3 hours in and 1.5 to go. We have sold 4 of our turtles so far, total value £24. It's looking like we won't even recoup the stall fee, never mind the bus fare to get here.

We have contacted the Women and Equalities Committee, the Joint Human Rights Committee, and the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson, to bring to their attention our complaint to the EHRC regarding the conduct of the anti-rights group Sex Matters.

Just stood my ground on a narrow pavement as a young teen on bike rode at top speed straight at me. Him & his mate had shortly beforehand mounted the pavement from the road and narrowly missed a Mum and small child. Kids had a go at me for not moving! Turns out, twas a hill I was prepared to die on!

Another interesting article from @manchestermill.bsky.social . It's great to see that investigative journalism still continues despite the challenges - Chris Kenna sounds like he may be a bad egg rather than the tech entrepreneur he claims to be.

Just what is needed for a service dedicated to preserving and enhancing human health.

'We don't want ID cards but we do want more information on them'

As someone who was a teen when this happened, I found this interesting and informative. And I remember how scared I was at the time.

The workplace is becoming an increasingly complex space for Trans+ people, especially since the Supreme Court ruling. Tomorrow, we trace how we got here. Join 10k readers following Milestones 📩

I am faithless myself, more drawn to paganism than anything else, but have just started watching this year's #pilgrimage. With the world as it is it's tempting to lay the blame on religion, so it's helpful to see less extreme and more positive views being shared harmoniously (so far). 1/2

This is a threat to wipe out an entire ‘civilisation’ which obviously includes civilians. Trump shows zero regard for international law. I don’t care what motivates him to make the world a scarier place day by day - whether it is thirst for oil or the distraction - he needs to stop.

Kanye West headlining in BBC Radio 4 news at 6. Followed by POTUS's threats to destroy Iranian people and civilisation, NHS strike, student loans. Prioritisation would be a fine thing.

And we need to radically simplify our tax code, make it simple and equal - slash the loopholes, exemptions and allowances for people with money.

My husband line manages over 25 people. His 'Head of' role is meant to be 40% of his full-time role but actually amounts to more than full-time, with his day job tacked on. It is hard to line manage strongly under those conditions.

I've read 2 of Mr Cox's books so far and loved them both. He's quirky and funny and writes most excellently. Plus he comes from talented stock- Jo is inspiring in showing that it's never too late to take up art. Haven't read him? I recommend you do.

What's the etiquette if someone else's cat attacks you when you go into your own garden? Twice in the past 2 weeks I've tried to gently encourage cats that aren't ours to go elsewhere so ours might feel safe to go outside, only to be lashed out at really nastily.

I don't think I would ever be able to do this, but nevertheless I agree with the sentiment wholeheartedly. I find it comforting to see bodies that look like mine on TV, even if it's still quite a rare occurrence (and these women are described as 'brave' whereas honest and unashamed might be better)

This is disgusting misogyny, and it is normalised. It is treated as "banter". This is a former senior government minister sexualising the Home Secretary and it's treated as if that is acceptable. This is what so many woman go through, and it is treated as fucking acceptable. It isn't.

Mother-in-law died last Easter Monday. Husband isn't one for talking about it but said yesterday that it was her deathiversary on Monday. I explained that the anniversary isn't for 2 weeks, but now realise that the actual date isn't the important bit. Could have handled that better 😕

@radiobeartime.com are you in Sheffield this weekend??

www.theguardian.com/society/2026... Deeply stupid and cynical stuff as usual. There is no linkage other than political between the trade “deal” and the two new drugs. Grim behaviour from this government.

Farage says he’ll fund the Triple Lock with “the biggest cuts to the benefits bill ever seen in the history of this country“. NB: The old-age pension inc Triple Lock ARE benefits. He just wants to take money from young people and give it to old people. It’s bribery. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This has just made my morning! Even in space you can't escape issues with Outlook!

If we'd wanted this, we'd have voted for Tories www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Two young people just got on the bus. Sat on opposite sides of the bus and are now playing kicking toons (same bit on repeat) loudly up each other. At least sit beside each other!

I've shared before and I will probably share again, in case anyone who feels that the current treatment of trans women by some with strong voices and much power is wrong, wrong, wrong and hasn't signed yet can do so. Or share.

Trump threatens war crimes and the markets rise. Capitalism is simply the economic expression of psychopathy The Dow rose 400 points when he said he was considering ‘obliterating all of [Iran’s] Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!)’

Years ago I was working as a research assistant and completed an MSc in stats. I desperately wanted to work on the Born in Bradford study but didn't have the confidence to apply. I'll always regret that as they've come up with some fascinating and important research results. This looks like more.