'The wholesale cost of electricity and gas are not much higher for the UK than they are elsewhere. What really makes a difference is actually the way we tax these things' On our latest podcast we discuss Britain’s energy mix and net zero targets. 🎧️ Listen to the podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

'Nationally, about 78% of local authority revenue funding goes on social care.' On our podcast on local government, @helenmiller.bsky.social is joined by Aileen Murphie to discuss where most local authority revenue funding goes. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

Could the government increase defence spending without either cutting other departments or raising taxes? @maxwarner.bsky.social discusses the UK's planned increases in defence spending in our latest podcast on the UK's fiscal situation. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/tou...

"This year, 36 councils have asked for exceptional financial support." IFS Associate Director David Phillips breaks down why so many councils are asking for support even when funding has been going up, from our podcast on local government. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

'We get about 70-75% of our energy in the UK from oil and gas' On our latest podcast @Dieter_Helm joins us to discuss Britain’s energy mix, net zero targets, and how policy should respond to energy price shocks. 🎧️ Listen to the podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

 How do our employment rates of older people compare now to in the past? In our podcast on pensions, @heidikarj.bsky.social and @helenmiller.bsky.social explain how employment among those of retirement age has changed over time. 🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wil...

'They're a very visible sign of the public realm deteriorating.' @helenmiller.bsky.social and Aileen Murphie discuss how potholes are a costly headache for councils, and the bureaucratic strings attached to central government funding on our podcast. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

How big could the gap between councils' funding and their spending pressures get? @helenmiller.bsky.social and David Phillips discuss in our podcast on local government and what the new intake of councillors faces after the local elections. 🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

What we should really be asking about the price of going green? On our latest podcast, Professor Dieter Helm breaks down the hidden system costs of the UK's energy transition. 🎧️ Listen to the full podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

'Gas has this particularly important role because the price of electricity that we pay is set by the most expensive form of generation.' On our latest podcast we discuss Britain’s energy mix and net zero targets. 🎧️ Listen to the podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

¡Tus deudas pueden caducar! Aprende cuándo prescriben y cómo esto puede ayudarte a mejorar tu crédito. No pagues de más por falta de información. ¡Infórmate y actúa hoy! 👉 https://www.maximumficoscore.com/ #MejoraTuCrédito #Deudas

Paul Francoeur, a Vermont ALS patient got his voice back through AI technology. Watch the special report: https://www.wcax.com/2026/05/21/vermont-als-patient-gets-his-voice-back-through-ai-technology/ 

Put forward a practical set of ideas (thank you Manchester University) on new developments recovering and using storm water and saving money on bills. Labour rejected, but lots of votes from Lib Dems, crossbench and even some Tories. Labour ignoring good ideas @GreenJennyJones

Our alumni showed up with the memories and the love! We asked you to share some of your favorite moments at PLNU, and this is what you had to say... 🙌 With Homecoming 2026 just around the corner, we’d love to welcome you back to campus! https://bit.ly/4jQkRn5

$13,000,000 for what’s going to end up being a bright green swamp. Way to go, Donald Trump. And of course, no explanation for the cost overrun.

Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic on Scottie Barnes: “I expect more from Scottie. The way he's playing, he's at 60% of a player that he's gonna be in 2-3 years. Scottie's gonna be one of the best players in the league, and he's already one of the best players in the league.”

"A true hero." Mourners pay final salute to Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor. #Massachusetts #StatePolice #KevinTrainor #TrooperTrainor

Take a look at some of what I did last week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your Member of Parliament, including my EDM for Clydemuir Primary School, and various contributions in the House of Commons📝

Well, that isn't the word I would’ve used. But then I don’t own the Trump-to-English dictionary. A large faction of Americans is in an abusive relationship, and they don’t seem to care that they are.😢

Soo. Es gibt wieder etwas Wald und Feldfahrt Entspannung, sogar im Sonnenschein. Die Botanik ist wirklich imposant, obwohl es noch zu wenig Wasser gibt von oben. Ein Glück kenne ich die Feldwege. Jeder andere würde sich verfahren. Hihihi

#daily #post #reels #comedy #joke #jokes #rant #dumbesttimeline #newpost #wtf #wtfmoment

🚨 New episode alert! 'It gets quite emotional' Andy & Neil revisit the James Bulger murder, the case that shocked Britain. Joined by @lbc.co.uk’s @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social, they reflect on the trial, media coverage & its lasting impact Listen & watch The Crime Agents 🫆 on @globalplayer.com 🎧

COBB-1073: Barrett Pkwy at I-575 Looking West 🕒 1:03 AM - 1:05 AM ET (8x speed) 🌡️ 70°F | Overcast 📍: 34.014400,-84.559000

🌳 HELIOX: WHERE EVIDENCE MEETS EMPATHY 🇨🇦 The Forest Knows What We Forgot May 3, 2026 • 45:50 She ran through old-growth forest clutching radioactive syringes — a grizzly bear closing behind her. She wasn't fleeing. She was doing science. 🧵 Thread

They are demons. It doesn't make sense to me that this is fυcκιΝ happening either.

looking down from the top of view of juvenile wren feeding herself a mealworm there is also some suet in here. The mealworms buried themselves in the suet. so the birds have to now find the mealworms. we know it’s a juvenile because her tail feather is on top. Still have a pattern. #Birds

Join us for Pavementology Storywalk! 🎶 Step into the rich history and culture of Chester’s street performance scene with veteran performer Dave Southern. Sun 24 May 👉 buff.ly/jfJibWs Sun 6 June 👉 buff.ly/evtKfie #ChesterHeritageFestival #CHF2026 #Chester #HeritageFestival

Joao Pedro 👀

🙏 #RIPKOBE

🚀 Everyone should be able to play our games — so we’re thrilled to drop the Astro Burn Mini Demo, now live and playable right in your browser. Play it here: gamejolt.com/games/Astrob... #IndieGame

I miss when politics was boring

What is geohazard tourism and what risks does it involve? Developed in partnership with Kingston University London. Watch the full video on @timeforgeog.bsky.social and discover how you can put your geography to... https://timeforgeography.co.uk/videos-container/managing-risks-geohazard-tourism/

This sucks man. I guess it's still usable but it's really hard to look at. Thank god my drawing tablet works as a second screen.

Sometimes the smallest supports create the biggest sense of confidence in everyday life. When daily habits are easier to keep track of, people can focus less on worrying and more on living comfortably at home. #Independa #Virtual #AgingInPlace #CareAtHome #FamilySupport #HealthyAging #PeaceOfMind

In those three attacks, four died. One of them was a child. The white robes claimed it was because of infiltration. However, they offered no proof of this claim.

Fortunately for Trump, none of those states have any votes in the Electoral College

Last week's elections showed that Philly politicians can't just run on their family name any more, @denisethewriter.bsky.social says. Here's what they have to do instead:

Hey DC, how’re you feeling about Miles now? 😆 #Dodgers #Nationals #MilesMikolas #LADvWSH #LetsGoDodgers

Scandinavian Saunas: Health Benefits, Social Ritual, or Both? Scandinavian saunas aren’t a luxury trend — they support physical and mental health. Full Post - healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/2026/01/scan... Healthy Products - healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/p/healthy-pr...

🇮🇹 Resilience. After a tough week, Giulio Pellizzari is back at his best in the Passo Giau 👀 📺 Follow the #Giroditalia on TV, and on socials, wherever you are 🌐

PeelingFlesh's Mychal Soto really really likes Ibanez guitars... #peelingflesh #digitaltourbus #gearmasters #ibanezguitars #guitarist

The America 250 thing is now just a standard Trump rally lol

The coldest Mic’d Up moment of All-Time Original post

Hello Tony! Thank you so much! I wish you a happy Saturday and a pleasant weekend, too! Have a marvellous day full of peace and fun! Always take care of you! Cheers my dear friend! 😁🫴🥤🥤💊💊💊💊💊🍔🍔🍟🥗🍫🍫🍫🍊🍊🍊

THIS CROWD 😳 The Montreal Victoire fans SHOWED OUT to celebrate their Walter Cup championship 🏆 (via @PWHL_Montreal) Original post

Pregunta incómoda: «¿Podría explicarle al pueblo estadounidense por qué se ataca a Irán para impedir que obtenga armas nucleares si ya se destruyó su programa nuclear el verano pasado?» Ya sabemos por qué al monstruo naranja le molesta que este tipo de periodistas hagan bien su trabajo... 🤣🤬😀👇

Agriculture runs on diesel, leaving farmers vulnerable to oil price shocks. Solar irrigation & cleaner grids can boost productivity & resilience. The Work We Do episode on #StraitOfHormuz crisis with @fao.org Chief Economist @maximotorero.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4tPCiaC #InCaseYouMissedIt

This man does nothing but spew hateful rhetoric & cause more division between the Political Party’s & the American people. This country will never be united or great under trump! And that’s 100% facts! 💯

Your feedback is reshaping SPORTAL. 💥 The demo’s been updated! Check it out and add SPORTAL to your wishlist if you haven’t already. 👉 Details in first comment! #wishlistwednesday #indiegame #fps

🚨 Pam Bondi refuses to say if the list of "domestic terrorist organizations" she ordered the Justice Department to create has been completed. "I'm not going to answer yes or no"

A wild rescue. 🥹❤️ This Saskatchewan tow truck driver helped a young moose that was stuck in an area of frozen runoff after wild, wintry weather whipped across the Prairies last week. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/BL8W50YSxOK

Look, It’s The Same Cute And Cool Cow Woman, But She’s Shocking As Well! That’s Right, Her T-Shirt Isn’t Just For Show You Know! #game #gamedev #dev #pixel #art #pixelart #oc #originalcharacter #character #originalart #original #woman

👨‍⚖️ Yargıtay Onursal Üyesi Seyfettin Çilesiz: "İptal edilen mazbata yok. 👨‍⚖️ Özgür Özel'in genel başkan olarak gösterilmesi doğaldır, doğrudur, hukukîdir. 🗳️ Mazbata elinde olan genel başkandır."

This 💔👇😏

Just yapping to himself online.

Song on repeat. This TikTok, specifically, on repeat. Album on repeat.

James Talarico does a phenomenal job debunking school vouchers in about 90 seconds. He gives a great explanation of how they work & who they benefit! He says,“Vouchers are welfare for the wealthy.” Take a listen!👇🏼 #supportpublicschools #saynotovouchers #Pinks

No navy, no bridge, no safe supply road — Russia's grip on occupied Ukraine is crumbling. Ken Harbaugh reports from the front on how Ukraine is strangling Russia's last lifeline. Watch full video here: open.substack.com/pub/thekenha... Follow The Ken Harbaugh Show here: linktr.ee/thekenharbau...

Beautiful summer bird with their song 😊

While ordinary Americans choose between driving to work and food, King Donald the Mad's daughter and idiot son-in-law are developing their own private island. And bragging about it like no one should be offended. Still, the words "trump" & "private island" are synonymous with people getting fucked.