I have called for the current revaluation of business rates to be paused, in order to address the concerns of hospitality and self-catering businesses. Many fear that they simply won't be able to continue operating if the increases in their rates go ahead.

Households and businesses across the country are already feeling the impact of increased fuel costs following Donald Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran. I raised the particular challenge this poses to the fishing industry.

Thousands of teachers are stuck on precarious contracts because the government has completely mismanaged its workforce plan, training extra teachers without being able to employ them. The latest figures showed less than a quarter of newly-qualified teachers were able to find a permanent contract.

Colleges are vital to getting people the skills they need to thrive and to grow the economy. The Scottish Liberal Democrats engaged constructively in the budget process and secured a 10% uplift in funding. However colleges need certainty about the future direction of funding.

In November 37% of patients in A&E departments in Scotland waited more than four hours for a care decision. The number of patients waiting longer than the four-hour target has quadrupled in major A&E departments since 2018. 1/2

I visited the new Tiny Gym pod in St Andrews with the company's founder Mike to see his concept in action. Tiny Gyms provide self-service private exercise spaces for people who feel intimidated by traditional public gyms. 1/2

Funding for a second round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme is welcome, but the SNP government needs to learn from the mistakes it made in the first round.

The Scottish Government lost public trust in its taxation policy in recent years and has failed to manage the challenges facing the public finances, all while many public services are not delivering the outcomes that they should.

Sanne Dijkstra-Downie is a brilliant candidate in Edinburgh Northern and she is the only one who can beat the SNP. I was out campaigning with her yesterday as people start receiving their postal votes and the support for Sanne was clear.

Goooood Morrrrning! A glorious sunrise before the storm ahead. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to speak with me this week. #election #scotlibdems

The flotilla participants who were abducted in international waters by Israel are all released in Istanbul, Turkey.

Lovely comments part 35 It’s fun to highlight stupid comments, but I don’t want to neglect to fully appreciate how the vast majority of comments I get are super lovely! Here are some from Instagram. I’m singing Mahler.

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Sometime anime can be just a tiny bit extra...

They knew I was right... #politics #fyp #new #news

‼️The true face of Russian Christianity: two propagandists casually discussing the destruction of the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra — the cradle of Eastern Christianity and a UNESCO World Heritage site — with an Oreshnik missile. The men speaking are Alexander Zimovsky and Ivan Pankin.

Quem não surta vendo o Jimin? 🔗 vt.tiktok.com/ZS9nxvCvj/

Special unseen moments from the first Stadium Stampede🔥 - Tony Khan and MJF marking out watching the match at Daily's Place - Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho sharing a moment -Young Bucks getting their props #AEW

Amy's Voice Actress for Sonic 4 is.....KRISTEN BELL!?? YEESSS!!!!

🚆 IKEA/BRIO Train Track - lighthouse with spiral tracks • 3D files ➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:3757714 💡 Designed by aivin

Buffalo News photographer Harry Scull Jr. discusses covering the Buffalo Sabres and what makes a great hockey photo. Go Behind The Lens with The Buffalo News' photographers here: buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...

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In stillness, you don't find yourself - you remember who you've always been. Ready for the ultimate homecoming? Comment 'Stillness' below, and we'll DM you the exclusive link to our full YouTube video & exercise!

Das checken die schon, wenn man das hier einfach nur so easy erklärt, wie in der Sesamstraße...

Breathing doesn't work when you're already activated. Your body needs a physical interrupt first. Cold water. 10 jumping jacks. Step outside. Then breathe. stan.store/korvani

“Alive…” Here: jnsbros.com … #motivational #promosky #viral #bluesky #god #trend

Independent women’s wrestler Emily Jaye on her training experiences! Wanna watch the full interview? Click on the link here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=ePzF...

About the Orix Buffaloes team song (but mostly how the the Orix Buffaloes came into existence) #Bs2025 #MusicTheory #NPBeng

I literally laughed until I cried. WTH is wrong with people???? So bottom line, men are starving. 😆🤣🤣🤣 (Don't take life advice from dating coaches, ppl on the internet or me) 🤣

Springsteen to Colbert: "You're the first guy in America to lose his show because we got a president who can't take a joke...and because Larry & David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass. These are small minded people with no idea about the freedoms of this beautiful country."

Obtain all materia available from Shinra Box Buster challenges. #FinalFantasyVIIRemake #PS5Share

Plunder + Parade = Triumph 🏴‍☠️🎊, but there are 1000s of combinations to discover 👀 Drop your best guess for what Triumph + Meal makes 👇 New Science - Get ready for the new season #indiegame #gamedev #cardgame #indiedev #newscience

Tashiro Masashi no Princess ga Ippai / Masashi Tashiro's Many Princesses (1989) #MSX2

The balance of power has shifted in the Russia-Ukraine War. On Lawfare Daily, @lapatina.bsky.social and @jimmyrushton.bsky.social talk about how Ukraine is now winning the drone war, its impacts on the battlefield, and what it all means for Russia’s broader strategic position.

Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” promises lower drug prices, but nicotine policy is shifting toward industry. Flavoured vapes and strong nicotine pouches are staying on shelves, a big win for Big Tobacco and a risk for youth. #Vaping #BigTobacco

you guys are the only ones that wished me a happy Mother’s Day lmfaooooooooo

Clean water plays a vital role in keeping communities healthy, especially during a crisis. In Ukraine, we’re working to restore water systems, support local infrastructure and ensure families have access to the safe water they need.

#BetterConnected [VD: Animation advising no alcohol on-board services. Travel Safe. Respect staff. Respect fellow passengers]

▪Hysterical laughter in the Danish Parliament Upon hearing Trump's request for the Nobel Peace Prize in exchange for "protecting Greenland from China and Russia"! The MPs and ministers couldn't hold back their laughter. Diplomacy Trump-style..!

VIDEO | Álvaro Arbeloa, entrenador del Real Madrid, ha confirmado que no continuará la próxima temporada al frente del equipo blanco.

In our latest podcast, we discuss the mood in policy and think tank circles in Washington, the strategic implications of China’s engagements, and why many African countries are placing less emphasis on ties with the U.S. as they pursue other economic and development partnerships.

The PM says the facts about Peter Mandelson’s appointment are “incredible”. He’s right. But what’s truly shocking is just how badly he's let the country down. He promised change after years of Conservative scandals and scapegoating. Instead, he’s delivered more of the same.

Carpool? Not a flippin' chance

🏳️‍⚧️ I want to, I do, I’m just not feeling ready yet. I know everyone’s journey is different I am just not sure when I will yet 😞. #lgbtqia #mtf #transgender #transjourney #foryoupage

Holy shit...

Corporate Data Centers don’t belong in our backyards. Fern Leard shows up, leads the charge on reviewing ordinances, provides suggestions for stricter regulations, and researches what’s happening in other PA counties. Town halls, twp meetings, or planning and zoning boards - she’s a presence for us.

WADE MILLER: Senate Republicans campaign on America First and then go to Washington and hug norms. Voters just sent Cornyn home. They sent Cassidy home. Either start representing the will of the people or keep hugging norms and get replaced one by one.

Video illustrating a BAE Archer SPG launching a Bonus Mk2 anti armour submunition. Against massed armoured and other vehicles, these can be devastatingly effective. Other SPGs can also be used

Meet Brookings, Oregon 🌊 A brand new EarthCam is now live, capturing rugged coastline views, crashing waves, and stunning Pacific sunsets in real time. Take a virtual escape to the Pacific Northwest anytime, anywhere. Watch now!

Reminder to breathe people In and out, in and out Rinse and repeat ❤️

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🚀Optical #nanoscopy without “ON/OFF”: A team of scientists led by our director Stefan Hell has increased the resolution in fluorescence #microscopy by a factor of 30 without having to sequentially switch fluorescent molecules between light & dark states. 👀🔬 #maxplanck 👉 www.mr.mpg.de/14614607/new...

The emoluments clause is in the Constitution to stop exactly what Kushner is doing Raising billions in the Gulf — while representing the US in time of war Modern American history has never seen anything like it @jenpsaki.bsky.social 👇 -TN

As Nottingham City Council’s new Strategic Director of Finance Operations you will oversee the practical implementation and management of the Council’s new approach. For more information, visit the dedicated microsite at www.faerfield.co.uk/nottingham.

Exceptionally good 💯 #motivation

The 9th C3S General Assembly has started in Budapest. @carlobuontempo.bsky.social , Director of C3S @ecmwf.int highlights the value of user voices and collaborators in shaping what comes next for #CopernicusClimate. More info: climate.copernicus.eu/9th-c3s-gene...

No la toca, chocan en el mismo momento que el levanta la mano para decir algo a un miembro del equipo

Passengers are currently experiencing delays dur to the nighttime raid by Ukrainian kamikaze drones on the Dzhankoi railway station in Crimea.

Happy Birthday Jill Biden 💐

This conversation between Gregory Bovino and German neo-Nazi MdB Kay Gottschalk (AfD) about introducing the inhumane deportation regime of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Germany is a stark reminder that the country may be heading in the same direction. Europe has been there before!