Imagine, in the 80s we thought robots would become super intelligent and destroy civilisation, and it turns out in fact we're going to be destroyed by robots giving people idiotic advice.

“When I was [at the BBC], at the height of Boris Johnson’s strength, that fear was ubiquitous. Scripts were sometimes written with a view not solely to their impartiality or truth, but the management of perception of impartiality from one side of the spectrum.“ @lewisgoodall.com

Ok President Trump, if you sue the BBC for $1bn for spreading lies, I’ll sue you for the same amount. I reckon Planet Earth would crowdfund that. Then I’ll buy Mar A Largo, turn it into a climate change research centre, free Melania, and put a 1000% tariff on orange face paint.

The BBC made a clumsy error in editing clips of Donald Trump. But its governance structure should cause more concern—including the role of former Tory spin doctor Robbie Gibb, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.

Everyone on a SIM only contract with O2 should switch- it’s easy and hassle free. You can start by texting PAC to 65075. You should get an immediate response with a code to give your new provider (allowing you to keep your mobile number) The code sent is valid for 30 days.

O2's putting prices up more than it said it would when people signed up. It makes a mockery of Ofcom’s rules. You’ve a right to leave penalty free within 30 days of notification! Here’s how to save large! For more watch the full Martin Lewis Money Show at ITVX

This (not from that piece) is one of those charts where I am completely aware of the data but my mental map of how the global economy works still almost refuses to update to the new reality. Because the pace of change has been so rapid.

inspired by this, I have done a free extract of this section of the book here. it is about understanding that *with all its problems* the BBC is as important for our intellectual health as the NHS is for our physical health: naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-bbc-an...

The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.

Davie's resignation statement suggests he'd just had enough rather than feeling he had to resign over this particular issue.

Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage

This is the most abysmal, pathetic thing. The BBC head resigning because the corporation is not supine *enough* to the far-right.

The chances are at some point in your career you’ll be on probation. So, what does probation mean? And what should you expect during a probationary period? Read our guide to probations in this RCN Magazine piece to get all the knowledge you’ll need, including how to get support from your union.

My new plan for encouraging resident colleagues to document in the electronic patient record appropriately...

EXCL: The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters ahead of next election, PM's chief secretary Darren Jones tells me 👇 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The attention the Tory party in the media and in the Commons are giving to this story is a reflection of just how far off the deep-end both have gone in recent times. Sure, they have a long-term vested interest in trying to undermine faith in the Beeb. But this is such a non-issue for most voters.

There are many companies offering dodgy blood testing (so they can sell you a ‘solution’). Testosterone is just one eg in a sea of fertility, menopause, ‘feeling tired’ nonsense. Yes it’s misinformation but also a slew of marketing that likely breaks ASA rules. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Well, I'm thrilled that we beat off 'Restore Trust' again this year, and that their number of votes was well down. But N.B. also a drop in other #NationalTrust voters. We must not let our guard down.

Someone in the vicinity has spent *a lot* of money on fireworks.

#NationalTrust #NT members have followed the board's recommendations and elected sane candidates to the NT's Council at the 2025 AGM The right-wing #RestoreTrust candidates were defeated again.

Today @stevewebb1.bsky.social and I released a report setting out our views on where State Pension Age (SPA) needs to go. We submitted to this to the Government SPA review last month. We recommend sharp increases to SPA, but with a guaranteed payout of 5 years. 🧵 www.lcp.com/en/insights/...

Today we find out if National Trust members have managed once more to fend off 'Restore Trust' attempts to get their candidates onto the council. Fingers crossed

This. bsky.app/profile/otto...

It’s a new immunology 101 to brighten your weekend cos your weekend can’t get started until you have marvelled over monoclonal antibodies. Its a reach I know but still hope you find time to read and enjoy 🧪

Shocking article in the Sheffield Tribune. A solicitor, Andrew Milne, buying up freeholds of houses and then making (false) threats to the leaseholders to bully them into buying the freehold at a huge premium.

Who’d have guessed!

The UK government will propose a ban on so-called “nudification” apps in its upcoming Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls strategy.

Technological progress is often equated with shiny gadgets: rockets, robots and AI. But many of history’s most important innovations have been 'boring', and that has big implications for those working on innovation for social good. Nesta's Laurie Smith explores how dull can change the world:

The Celebrity Traitors final review – what an absolute blinder!

Unparalleled TV #CelebrityTraitors

Sky / ITV merger on the cards... ISkyV? SkiTV? What's the betting on how many UK broadcasters are left by the end of the decade. BBC and one/two others?

H/T @emmajourno.bsky.social

This is such important journalism - Every mainstream paper should pick this up (with full credit) and shout from the rooftops about it. How dare he. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says “Exploitative behaviour is completely unacceptable". So what are you going to do about it?.

Are you thinking about becoming a prescriber? Follow our four steps to become a safe and confident prescriber. The guide also covers how to choose your scope of practice and find a DPP, including explaining the role to potential DPPs. Read now: https://ow.ly/byTo50XkOKn

Douglas Barrowman and Michelle Mone made £65m selling faulty PPE to the Government. HMRC now wants £39m in unpaid tax — and we think we know why: Barrowman and Mone may have avoided tax on their £65m profit.

This is a genuinely fascinating piece of research done by Sky on the sewer previously known as Twitter. Having been largely off it for a bit over a month, and having jumped on yesterday for a half an hour to search for insane right wing responses to Mamdani’s win, I can’t tell you just how 1/

A very clear and easy to understand example. A diesel and electric car park side by side. Photo credit: nextmove

There are some very important and very neglected lessons here about NHs management: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-... But there are two big issues with it...

Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com

It's a year since Donald Trump won the US Presidential election. We've looked at the year that's followed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Switching* is the obvious solution here, but a bigger question is why (or how) #Ofcom allowed such a loop hole in their new rules. I can feel smug having switched from O2 after more than a decade with them. *Switching was easy and straightforward app.which.co.uk/N7dM/9b0xbhw4

Nice to see that media literacy and critical thinking is going to be added to the national curriculum – that was one of the recommendations at the end of Post-Truth, published eight years ago… news.sky.com/story/bigges...

O2, quite rightly, being roasted on @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Show on @itvmlshow.bsky.social Surely OFCOM is to blame here for drawing up rules so easy to be sidestepped.

A rare trip to town today. The visit to Waterstones inevitably depleted my bank balance with @jonnelledge.bsky.social, @jonathancoe.bsky.social & @matthaig.bsky.social amongst the beneficiaries.

People mourning outlets they didn’t actually read (let alone pay for) is the digital equivalent of people mourning the closure of pubs and restaurants they stopped going to years ago. Use it or lose it.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app recently. My first podcast! Out now, wherever you get your pods from www.theauralapothecary.com/episodes/

Some electric vehicle charging providers slowly reducing the cost bit.ly/47osWLa but why don’t they advertise them on big signs outside the station? That would keep competition going but charges still too complex for a single price to be displayed.

Trash talk: why are UK kids using so many Americanisms?

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