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This chart makes the debate over the 'black hole', let alone the winter fuel payment, look like a pathetic sideshow. Need a fundamental re-examination of what the state can/should afford (and a massive focus on growth/productivity).

BBC just straight up trolling the pedantic classical musicians here

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Keir Starmer is going to have to register this as a gift

Mechazilla has caught the Super Heavy booster!

Candidate Statements, University of Oxford The University of Oxford seems to have embraced student politics for the election of their new Chancellor. I'm sure it will all work out in the end, but some of the 35 candidates really aren't short-list material! ox.ac.uk/about/organisa…

Independent classical music management in the digital age

Job market is going to become AI representing companies interviewing AI representing people It will likely be very amusing

Apparently this awful security queue for the National Gallery is now permanent. I used to just walk up the steps and in. Just Stop Oil madness means this is just the future we are a living in. Wonders of no longer living in a high trust society.

I sometimes feel that Cambridge is losing its charm. As a photographer, I can't help but notice the crawling deterioration of scenes that I was once compelled to capture as part of my diary project. The year-round 'summer bins' and commercial waste bins that have become a fixture

Why can’t Britain build anything anymore? The news this week of the £100m ‘bat tunnel’ gave us some clues. Here’s the story of this tunnel, which has been 12 years in the making, and some thoughts on what it tells us

Oh ffs

Deadline 19 November @barbicancentre is looking for an experienced and motivated Communications Officer to join their Music Communications team #commsjobs #musicjobs #artsjobs workculture.uk/jobs/barbican-…

We are THRILLED to welcome West End star Kerry Ellis as our newest patron. Known for her roles in Wicked, Les Misérables, and We Will Rock You, her support for emerging talent aligns perfectly with NYMT’s mission to inspire and nurture the next generation. #InTuneWithYou

"emergency"

If this were the UK, all that would have been done is a 100k page planning application (not yet decided, only just filled) (On a serious note someone should look at the french legal framework for large infrastructure projects, much better than UK one)

The DRAMA of this! Archbishop of Paris SINGING to the organ of Notre Dame to ‘waken up, you sacred instrument’, after 5 years of sleep. The organ answers him with a fanfare!

I had the most brilliant, immersive time last week recording Britten, Imogen Holst and Daniel Kidane with Nick Pritchard, ably captured by dream time Ben Sheen and #DaveRowell. Look out for us on Signum Classics this autumn!