The results of the Senedd elections could see the Welsh civil service adjusting to a whole new government. Jane Runeckles, former Chief of Staff to the First Minister of Wales, joined us to discuss how civil servants in Wales would be approaching a possible transition and the challenges they face.

PODCAST 🎙️ The Blair Necessities Henry Hill joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social to explore Danny Kruger's blueprint for government. AND: Is Tony Blair's essay a sensible plan for the PM to follow? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

Rhun ap Iorwerth has revealed his ministerial team in Wales' first ever Plaid Cymru government. Last week Jane Runeckles, FDA National Officer, discussed how civil servants in Wales would be approaching the transition. Read our comment for more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...

Next week all eyes will be on the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament. But the palace itself is in need of substantial repair. So how should parliament approach the major restoration project? Join us Monday 11 May to explore what next for restoration and renewal of parliament

Heading to the polls tomorrow for the local elections? Our video sets out where in England 4,850 councillors will be elected and why these elections matter. Read the full explainer for more analysis www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...

In two weeks, voters in Wales will head to the polls to vote in the seventh Senedd election since devolution commenced in 1999. @meganbryer.bsky.social and @howesdaniel.bsky.social tell us what is at stake in these elections www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/se...

In two weeks, voters across England will elect over 4,850 councillors. @meganisaac.bsky.social tells us more about where these elections will take place – and what is at stake. Read our explainer for more 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...

PODCAST 🎙️ Is Keir Starmer in the last chance saloon? James Lyons, former No.10 director of comms, joins the podcast team to assess how the PM can get the government's agenda back on track. PLUS: Is the UK-US 'special relationship' special again? And children's social care reform.

In one week, voters across England will elect over 4,850 councillors. So where are these elections taking place? Who controls the councils up for election? And what is at stake? 📺 Watch our local elections video to find out. More in our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...

"Robbins has nevertheless been made a scapegoat." With the blame-game dominating the week in Westminster, our IfG experts explored the fall-out from the Mandelson vetting row and the sacking of Olly Robbins. Watch or listen to the discussion 📺🎧 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/peter-...

War Goes Home To Russia... "They block everything for us, but the drones keep flying" - residents of Moscow and the Moscow region are getting used to the "action" brought to them by the bunker dictator Russians note that only they suffer from internet […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

Five-meter-high flames are shooting out of the roof of the Vondelkerk. All rights reserved - Whispering Media

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Me: Okay, this is a casual game. Take it easy, and remember it's for fun The voice inside my head:

Looking back at this 2022 memory of Vi Moradi. As she sneaks through the First Order sector of Black Spire, Nadia is right there making sure the path is clear. With the timeline shift on the 29th, we are losing our favorite Resistance spy. Vi has been such a huge part of the story at Batuu West.

Sarah Longwell: "A Democratic president in 2028, they're gonna have a ton of pressure on them...there's also going to need to be some systematic reforms, and I think which ones the elected leaders should spend political capital on is a very interesting and important conversation."

*SPOILERS* Ultimates 23. What did you think of this issue? LIVE Wednesdays 7PM EST! New Comic Book Day Reviews, Nerdy News/Rumors, & Creator Interviews! Follow, Subscribe, Join the Discord! PANELOIDS.COM!

On the grasslands of Namibia, We are about to witness the birth of an American president...

At the State Capitol tree lighting, families & leaders came together for holiday cheer & a call to serve. 🌲✨ GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday highlighted rising demand at the Sacramento Food Bank & encouraged Californians to give back. 🥫 👉🏽 Find ways to serve at CAServiceCorps.com

'The open air, & the physical & mental health that goes with it, the sense of space and freedom in the Sky, the vitality & amplitude of the Earth - these are real things from which one can only cut oneself off at serious peril and risk to one's immortal soul' (Edward Carpenter). 🪷🌻🌳

Thank you for being you!

“Fix healthcare?” This job ad’s claim is a stretch. The system is broken—and so is this promise. #JobAdFail #JobSearch This week’s episode is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/ndtsA9o

After our round of rough weather that hit much of the Valley this morning, the afternoon should be mostly dry and hot. But another round of rain and/or thunderstorms is not far off. Here is the latest from the Valley Storm Team Weather Center.

🚨The Army agrees: our WARRIOR Act will make America’s military stronger and our country safer by ensuring that our servicemembers are judged on the merits — not their gender.

Ana Kasparian on the Iran escalation: "Unelected dweebs" Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff allegedly sabotaged a peace deal that saw Iran offering historic concessions. 🏛️🚫 Kasparian explains how presidential ego and a lack of exit strategy led to an avoidable war. 🚩 #TYT #Politics

PWHL Detroit General Manager Manon Rhéaume spoke with the media today, and talked about how this particular opportunity was a good fit for her.

Valkey 9.1 is live, hitting a massive 2.1M requests/sec on a single instance! See the breakdown from Roberto Luna Rojas. ⬇️ Valkey 9.1 is live, hitting a massive 2.1M requests/sec on a single instance! Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4v1nCGz See the breakdown from Roberto Luna Rojas. ⬇️

i can see it now, attacking your conservative long island neighbors... 🤔

👷 Most of Britain’s railway will stay open as usual over this long weekend but please check National Rail before you travel: 👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ We're working to make our railway better and more reliable: 👉 https://bit.ly/3QJCTg0 #SpringRailWorks

THE CANES WIN GAME 3 IN /Energizer OVERTIME!!! 🌪️ #StanleyCup

4/1/26 Trump causes an energy crisis by attacking Iran and he is leaving his mess for Europe to clean up. #news #politics #currentevents

Guy tells cops they work for him and not other citizens

Where is home, and what makes it so? This Friday, join guest speaker Giovanna Bacchiddu (Associate Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) for 'Leaving, staying, and in-between. The anxiety of border crossing in and around Apiao, Chiloé (Chile)'. www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/event/aller-...

AOC’s point is simple: if they redraw maps to win, we respond in kind. Until it’s banned. Same rules. Or no rules. #SheShed

“Technology bubbles aren’t driven by tech, they’re driven by human nature.” - Amar Khelifi, Co-Founder - CTPO & Managing Director at #VENFLOW. Smarter infrastructure is bigger than bigger stages. Full episode #WebSummitQatar2026 #EventTech #AI #WhyScripted

EU Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels A new Ember report finds wind and solar generated more electricity than fossils in the EU in 2025, reaching a record 30% share, Solar output rose 20% in a year. “This is the start of a new era of solar,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council on BBC News

Madam Yoko: Sierra Leone’s Mende Warrior Queen 🫅 #blackhistory #history | Source: Blackprint History

🇺🇦 💥 Incident reported in Rovno region For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

The fixed ops focus is being shifted from gross to retention. Appointment count and customer experience are now being seen as bigger indicators of service department health.

“How bout a pop up? How bout a pop up?” *crack of the bat* “You gotta be kidding me.”

Rubio in Delhi: “I keep it short, because it’s hot.. (…)” “It’s not just gonna save America money, it’ll make us efficient” Diplomacy, shmiplomacy.

GDOT-1482: SR400 S before HammondDr MM 7.7 (Fulton) 🕒 2:33 AM - 2:35 AM ET (8x speed) 🌡️ 69°F | Overcast 📍: 33.922744,-84.358361

#2001aspaceodyssey #arthurcclark #literatureofscience #sciencefiction #readwithme

Above the 6 That blue sky…..

GIFs have arrived!

Dane Wigington 7 substances sprayed in the #sky #Aluminum #Barium Strontium Manganese #Surfactants Polymer fibers #Graphene (clot shot nanobot) “All roads lead to those who print the #money” —DoD & #DARPA coordinating Full x.com/TuckerCarlso... clip t.me/VigilantFox/... Mirror t.me/wethepeoplew...

Paige Bueckers addresses the media with an opening statement during Dallas Wings Media Day 🎤🏀 Watch the full presser here: youtu.be/fWJTBezQg0k #WNBA #DallasWings #WingsUp

The topic of Tucker Carlson came up on today's #NoBSzone. www.bernardgoldberg.com/p/tribalism-...

Grace, glow, and gemstone magic collide in one unforgettable stare. When elegance meets bold design, even silence feels powerful and playful. Did you know amethyst was once considered more valuable than diamonds and worn by royalty to symbolize clarity and protection? This look reminds me that true

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More businesses are exploring how predictability and long-term planning fit into future operations. Commercial energy conversations are evolving alongside infrastructure, resilience, and operating costs. Interesting times ahead. ⚡🏢 #CommercialEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Infrastructure #FutureOfEnergy

🌴Good Morning Passed Aways🌴 The month is drawing to a close and the "Big Feelings™️" I was having yesterday has subsided. It's lingering, but has dulled a bit. I'm aiming to try and make the most out of my day especially since 💰🫰Payday = Gym 💪💀

During Pride month 2024, thanks to a fab show called Our Flag Means Death & its fantastic fandom, I came out to myself as pansexual. This year, at 50, I did a trans & queer standup course & show, & talked about my pansexual identity & not feeling queer enough. (Apologies for the lack of captions.)

The lessons #love #healing #burdens

Mike Johnson says Trump’s bill is a win for hardworking Americans — but here’s the truth: ❌ Strips healthcare from 17M people ❌ Guts food aid from 3M people ❌ Defunds public safety & mental health services ❌ Cuts school meals from 18M kids ❌ Gives $1.3T in tax cuts for the wealthy

When politics meets mystery... unravel the truth with Buck Taylor. 📚✨ Dive into the suspense! Who's really behind the crime? http://dlvr.it/TSszWp

Katherina Reiche handelt nicht sonderlich unauffällig. Als ehemalige Managerin einer e.on Konzerntochter, schreibt sie den Textvorschlag von e.on nun in ein Gesetz. Den ganzen Beitrag findet ihr in der ARD-Mediathek.

Public healthcare is both a moral and economic imperative. A healthy economy needs healthy workers. It's time to strengthen and expand our public healthcare system, not maintain the status quo. Instead of austerity and cuts, the upcoming federal budget must invest in Canadians.

☠️ The pilots of the Phoenix border unit continue to impress with their effective and productive combat work! 💥 During May, it was quite hot on all the front lines.

Posted 6 hours ago by @thewokeginger.bsky.social " #Chicago residents woke up and chose chaos😂 A #petition is gaining attention that would rename part of #WabashAvenue to #BarackHusseinObamaAvenue, which would change the address of Trump Tower Chicago to 401 Barack Hussein Obama Ave" Thread 2👇