The Defence Committee asked Louise Sandher-Jones MP Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence about the lack of properly fitting body armour and the need for better ballistic protection. 

The government will honour in full its commitment to resettle eligible Afghans, minister Luke Pollard MP MP at the Ministry of Defence told the committee.

Public Health Minister Sharon Hodgson says she won't have "any truck" with claims by the food industry that new regulations to tackle obesity will impact prices, during an evidence session with the Health and Social Care Committee on food and weight management ⬇️

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee thanks the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, the Federation of Small Businesses and all the organisations and businesses who spoke with them at the Balmoral Show.

We heard from Richard Knight, Lead Officer for Cosmetics and Beauty from the Cosmetics and Beauty at Chartered Trading Standards Institute, about a need for government to address gaps in regulation including for injectable cosmetic products and procedures, as they aren't covered by any product law.

Gisela Carr of the Home Office Interpersonal Abuse Unit states that the government has agreed a shared definition of core VAWG offences with the police. This was a recommendation from the Home Affairs Committee's report and is an important step towards understanding VAWG.

“One of the most important defences against the threat of climate change” The Environmental Audit Committee heard from @sallynex.bsky.social, Advocate at the @peatfree.bsky.social Partnership on the importance of protecting UK peatlands and their capability to store large quantities of carbon.

Obesity should be treated like any other disease, bariatric surgeon Dimitri Pournaras of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society, told the Health and Social Care Committee in the latest evidence session of our food and weight management inquiry ⬇️

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, asks Arts Council England why they're reluctant to recognise live comedy as an art form 👇

How are digital devices and social media impacting children’s brain development? The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into digital childhoods. Find out more ⬇️

Democrats are fighting back against gerrymandering after the Supreme Court's decision gutted the Voting Rights Act - they're looking to make big changes in 4 key states ahead of the 2028 election. Credit: @aaronparnas.bsky.social | Source #Gerrymandering #Redistricting #VotingRights #Democrats

508: Nightflyers - George RR Martin (1985) Intro Rating: 3.49 ⭐️ Watch Summary (6 min) in the profile Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Sci Fi, Sci Fi Fantasy, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Short Stories, Space, Thriller 📚 Love books? ❤️ Like, ➕ Follow, ✈️ Share

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🌟 Ready for today's mind-blowing news dive? 🚀 On this epic day, 2026-04-12, we've scoured the globe for astonishing headlines guaranteed to spur conversation and ignite your curiosity. 🔥 From futuristic scientific breakthroughs and heartwarming tales to trending topics creating internet buzz,

"An assault on all of us.” @corybooker.com blasts the erosion of voting rights as Republican-led states race to redraw congressional maps. On Saturday Americans mobilized for voting rights at demonstrations across the south.

This time it’s "good for thee but not me." I’m so disgusted by this entire administration and the cowards who let this continue. #WhiteHouseDown #RenterFromHell #EvictionTime #PeoplesHouse #FDT OG @dgcomedy

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#WealthTax now! 💰Jim Ratcliffe has a net wealth of over £17bn 🌞He ‘lives’ in Monaco to avoid £4bn in income tax 🏭But he has huge assets here in the UK TAX THEM!

Fire this dude already.

Meet the average Finnish WW2 soldier. (The Unknown Soldier, 1955)

"His legacy is a titan of the NASCAR world and of the auto racing world in general." @MartySmithESPN on Kyle Busch's life and legacy.

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It is now routine behavior for ICE and CBP to lie to lawyers about the whereabouts of their clients, which often leaves counsel confused and less effective. Sunny Naqvi Press Conference at Broadview 03/08/26 #robheld #broadview #ICEdetention #humanrights #DHSLies #chicagoiswatching #borderpatrol

Ugh.. why'd he do that chant? My team doesn't need that... SMH

Pro Wrestling is known for putting on events in unusual locations.. What locations do you consider the wierdest you have ever been to personally?

🚀 $NEHC JV signs LOI for a 250MW #AI data center in Texas, tapping surging AI demand with behind-the-meter power. Due diligence closing by July 10. Major step aligning Permian energy with AI infrastructure. 👉 yhoo.it/4kgFo2s #NEHC #datacenters #NEHC #NewEraHelium #Helium #stocks #stockmarket

New Spider-Man Trailer Revealed, Oscars Ratings Decline, and Amy Winehouse Ex Speaks Out #celebrity #popculture #famous #trending #celebnews

Spending too much time indoors is detrimental to the human mind. We need light, we need air. We need to see that we are small. I encourage you to go outside: listen, smell, touch and look at all things big and small with new eyes. P.S. leave the phone inside. #outside #nature #mothernature

#OTD in 2013, Jupp Heynckes' Bayern achieved glory at Wembley by beating Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final. Mario Mandzukic opened the scoring for Bayern, before Arjen Robben won it in the 89th minute. 🇩🇪 Bayern 2-1 Dortmund 🇩🇪 #UCL #FCBBVB | May 25, 2013

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Nashville - A crash being cleared on I-40 westbound near Fesslers 8:05am CT. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

PART 2/2 JKT 4 Alaska Govenor, I pt out, this guy= career politician, from broken career politician body of Alaska Legislature #akleg #akgov ... He talks like tom begich of working with em, he was 1 of em= gotta be able to solve shit! ideas? what? where? #alaska #breaking #akleg #alaskasky #akgov

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of the Achilles for Idaho Campaign Headquarters! Oh, and it was Jim Risch’s 83rd birthday! Thank you to everyone who joined us, we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. This campaign is built on community and yesterday showed how strong ours has become.

This is my custom foiled drawing of Kingsley the adorable gray cat! #cat #art #greycat #graycat #printart #handmade #commissions #catart

I found this older thing in my file folder that I thought sounded kind of cool so here you go #producer #beat #went-to-college-to-get-more-knowledge

Complete all quests. #FinalFantasyVIIRemake #PS5Share

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Rashmir Balasubramaniam as my guest a thoughtful voice helping leaders and changemakers shift from extractive performance to regenerative impact. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a... #podmatch

Now: Ambulances leave Delaney Hall ICE camp due to medical emergencies involving the hunger strike.

Together with ABN Financial Group, we’re building something that will last for generations. This partnership reflects shared values and a shared commitment to success. Learn more: bit.ly/47VBOYl #IntegrityPartnership #IntegrityFamily #Integrity

There was just another horrible car crash on 33rd St, the latest in a long list. Astoria is demanding action, yet the city simply won't help us.

⛰️ Las aves de montaña viven en entornos extremos, con bajas temperaturas, nieve, viento y hábitats fragmentados. Estas condiciones favorecen especies con adaptaciones muy específicas para alimentarse, reproducirse y sobrevivir 🐣 Por eso, muchas desarrollan funciones difíciles de reemplazar ❄️

Three years of house arrest doesn't seem like enough for trying to overthrow the government.

The Salt Lake Tribune is not owned by a billionaire, a hedge fund or a church. We are accountable only to you — and our journalism is now free to everyone. Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/15/why-salt-lake-tribune-dropped-its

Our science-forward formula is powered by 8 carefully selected ingredients that work together to help maintain a healthy pH balance, freshness, and daily comfort. #Dadacare #PHBalance #FeminineCare #WomensWellness #IntimateCare

"What is this game called?" and why we might be the worst indie devs. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Bringing this Nini gif back to the tl for science 😉

📌bt21_official en sus redes sociales Entre las estrellas brillantes y las nubes esponjosas 🌟✨ #BT21 #BEYOND_THE_JOURNEY #Próximamente 🖇 www.instagram.com/reel/DYjSJNu... 🖇 x.com/i/status/205... 🖇 x.com/i/status/205... 🖇 www.facebook.com/share/r/14eY... 🐢

Reading during the holidays reduces stress, improves sleep, and strengthens family bonds. Classics or contemporary stories alike help children develop literacy, spark conversation, and create grounding traditions. #HolidayReading #FamilyTime #Books

Podcasting isn’t just for awareness. It builds backlinks, boosts SEO, and helps you rank for high-intent keywords. Done right, it becomes a long-term growth engine.

The sound of church bells filled the morning air at South Salem Presbyterian Church in South Salem, New York. #SouthSalem #WestchesterCounty #NewYork #ChurchBells #SouthSalemPresbyterianChurch #PresenceNews #LocalNews #CommunityNews #MorningInspiration

📺 Bola 3 confirmada después de la revisión del VAR.

Post-feeding squirmies of the younger crowd... #CatsOfMastodon #FosterKittens #SleepIsForTheWeak

Cyprus asked. Ireland answered. 🇨🇾➡️🇮🇪 For APHA CEO John Keogh, what the sector needs is regulatory certainty, and the Omnibus can deliver it. Now over to Lithuania 🇱🇹: what are your expectations? #Omnibus #EUPresidency #CropProtection

Hé folks at the end I got my grip on #krita 's tools for animating and I've made this little test 😄 I've been using it for my illustration work for a good while and I didn't know it had tools for #animation too. I'm dumb 🤣 But hey! Better late than never right? Glad to be discovered this feature

Quick Thoughts 💭 #WeBuryTheDead - In Theaters Jan 2nd 2026!! 🎥 🍿

Breakthrough Cancer Treatments and Record Lows in Smoking Rates #health #wellness #medicine #healthnews #publichealth #healthcare

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Gavin Newsom: “How this ends American people stand up” #gavinnewsom #wethepeople #protest #fightback #nokings #notyrants #nodictators #removetrump #arresttrump #arrestmusk

It’s not Pride month without this icon!

How will Antonio Reynoso represent Puerto Ricans if elected to the 7th Congressional District?

#OnThisDay in 1992, Lou and Madge got engaged #Neighbours #ClassicNeighbours #BringBackNeighbours