# uk government (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 16 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover uk government. Page: Feed: --- ## [There's no substitute for real-world experience](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/08/23/no-substitute-real-world-experience) _2026-08-23 · MattCASmith_ From the CEO who once drove a forklift to game developers taking 250,000 photos of New York, real experience beats abstraction every time and can make the difference between good and groundbreaking. | Read full post \>\> ## [Lightning striking twice](https://davidpeach.me/blog/gaming/no-mans-sky/lightning-striking-twice/) _2026-08-22 · David Peach · David Peach_ I managed to catch the photo mode pause just as a bunch of lightning bolts came down during a storm on the planet. Love the vibes. ## [Blood Moon](https://davidpeach.me/blog/gaming/no-mans-sky/blood-moon/) _2026-08-21 · David Peach · David Peach_ The moons always look great in No Man’s Sky. But something with the birds flying in front of this one made me want to capture it. ## [(untitled)](https://davidpeach.me/notes/345169/) _2026-08-19 · David Peach · David Peach_ I’ve started watching the code for the people mini-documentary as advertised by Automattic/Wordpress. A couple of the first interviews / voxpops were of Zuck and then the Nvidia guy. Why the fuck are we asking them about the “freedoms of the open web”. Get a grip. I’ll reserve complete judgement till I’ve watched the whole \[…\] ## [Sweeping Out the Nineties: Linux 7.2 Finally Kills Off Ancient x86 Fallbacks](https://unknownuniverse.uk/linux-foss/linux-7-2/) _2026-08-19 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ Linux 7.2 officially slams the door on x86 processors that lack a Time Stamp Counter. We are finally shedding legacy fallback timing code that is genuinely older than some of the fresh-faced nerds currently trying to untangle enterprise cloud monoliths. If you just felt an urge to hyperventilate into an anti-static bag while staring at… ## [Field Notes 13 // Hotel life, Waymo, and the World Cup](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/08/15/field-notes-13-august-2026) _2026-08-15 · MattCASmith_ From Thomas Tuchel's dissatisfaction with a winning England performance to a man running in the 35-degree Austin sun – this month's Field Notes is about doing things properly, even in difficult conditions. | Read full post \>\> ## [Linux Gaming, It’s Just Getting Started](https://unknownuniverse.uk/linux-foss/linux-gaming/) _2026-08-14 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ Linux gaming hasn’t won a thing yet. Anyone telling you the war is over hasn’t tried playing a major multiplayer game with kernel-level anti-cheat lately, or dealt with a broken launcher update on a rolling release. Yet, looking at where we are this August, something has definitely shifted. The July 2026 Steam Survey cleared the… ## [(untitled)](https://davidpeach.me/notes/340536/) _2026-08-13 · David Peach · David Peach_ I think I m gonna get back into No Man s Sky. Like, really dedicate to exploring it in the limited times to play that I have. ## [BP Exits the North Sea as Ardersier Sits Empty: Where has London Rule left Scotland’s Just Transition?](http://www.businessforscotland.com/bp_exits_the_north_sea_as_ardersier_sits_empty_where_has_london_rule_left_scotland_s_just_transition) _2026-08-13 · Marcus Kemp · Articles - Business for Scotland_ Scotland is facing a double blow to its energy sector. BP has announced a formal process to market its entire Aberdeen-based North Sea business - ending six decades of pioneering oil and gas production in the basin as part of a global portfolio strategy. Where is the transition? Where are the replacement jobs for North East workers? ## [Charity Commission issues formal regulatory guidance following ICJP complaint over Great Israeli Real Estate event](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/08/13/charity-commission-issues-formal-regulatory-guidance-following-icjp-complaint-over-great-israeli-real-estate-event/) _2026-08-13 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 13th August 2026 – Following a number of complaints submitted in relation to the “Great Israeli Real Estate” event that took place in London on the 14th of June 2026, which promoted the sale of a number of properties in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), the Charity Commission has confirmed that it formally engaged with the trustees of Edgware United… ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6hkbb3PUSfnQ) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Caerphilly Interchange…](https://swalesmetroprof.blog/2026/08/13/caerphilly-interchange/) _2026-08-13 · @swalesmetroprof · Mark Barry's blog site_ Some reflections from me after my comments re the proposed new Caerphilly station last week. I got some things wrong...so hands up! ## [ICJP sends letter to Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty calling for sanctions](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/08/12/icjp-sends-letter-to-middle-east-minister-stephen-doughty-calling-for-sanctions/) _2026-08-12 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 12th August 2025 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has written to the newly appointed Middle East Minister, Stephen Doughty MP, calling for an immediate implementation of targeted sanctions on all trade with illegal Israeli settlements to bring the United Kingdom in line with its stated commitment to international law, and to take action that carries real and… ## [Caerphilly Station, Tenby & Abertillery extension…. are these the best VfM schemes?](https://swalesmetroprof.blog/2026/08/09/caerphilly-station-tenby-abertillery-extension-are-these-the-best-vfm-schemes/) _2026-08-09 · @swalesmetroprof · Mark Barry's blog site_ Do some of the committed PT schemes in Wales lack a robust VfM case (eg Caerphilly Station, Tenby Station, Abertillery Extension, etc) preventing some other better VfM schemes from progressing? ## [I Added Analytics to the Blog: Here’s Exactly What I’m Collecting](https://unknownuniverse.uk/home-lab/privacy-analytics/) _2026-08-09 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ I’ve spent years shouting about privacy. And now, I’ve installed a tracker. I know. The irony is thick enough to cut, and the hypocrisy probably looks huge from where you’re sitting. But for the sake of transparency, hear me out: I needed a pulse check. I want to know if my guides and rants are… ## [We are witnessing the death of the games console](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/08/09/death-of-the-games-console) _2026-08-09 · MattCASmith_ Rising prices, diminishing generational leaps, and the slow death of physical media have stripped games consoles of their advantages. The days of PlayStation and Xbox as we know them may be numbered. | Read full post \>\> ## [World’s first octopus farm cancelled after global backlash](https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/worlds-first-octopus-farm-cancelled) _2026-08-07 · Ed Winters · Ed Winters_ Positive news for animals from Spain to Argentina and beyond ## [Charity Commission launches inquiry into UK charities donating funds to illegal Israeli settlements](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/08/06/charity-commission-launch-investigation-into-uk-charities-donating-funds-to-illegal-israeli-settlements/) _2026-08-06 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 6th August 2026 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) welcomes the announcement by the Charity Commission that it has opened a formal inquiry into charities in England and Wales working in or funding illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The regulator has confirmed that the inquiry will initially examine eight charities, with the scope… ## [Continued Israeli attacks in Gaza demand immediate UK action](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/08/05/continued-israeli-attacks-in-gaza-demand-immediate-uk-action/) _2026-08-05 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 5th August 2026 – Following Israeli attacks in Gaza that killed at least 19 Palestinians on Sunday, the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) is calling on the UK Government to take immediate action to comply with its obligations under international law and urges the Foreign Secretary to introduce a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, as well as impose targeted… ## [FIFA's failed sell-off and the duty of custodianship](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/08/02/fifa-world-cup-custodianship) _2026-08-02 · MattCASmith_ Gianni Infantino has scrapped his plan to sell stakes in FIFA's competitions, including the World Cup, to investors. It was always the wrong idea – custodians don't get to sell what they're only trusted to protect. | Read full post \>\> ## [Returning to the Familiar: Why I’m Back on Fedora](https://unknownuniverse.uk/linux-foss/back-to-fedora/) _2026-08-01 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ I’ve been stuck in the Windows ecosystem since version 3.1. Think about the legacy there. You build up a certain kind of muscle memory over three decades that’s hard to scrub away. For the longest time, Linux was just a tool in my bag, a server I’d ssh into or a rescue disk for a… ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T69Wz1X5U3yP) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [ICJP writes to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting over Gaza genocide](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/07/31/icjp-writes-to-defence-secretary-wes-streeting-over-gaza-genocide/) _2026-07-31 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 31st July 2026 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has written to the newly appointed Secretary of State for Defence, Wes Streeting, regarding his previous public statements concerning Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the commission of war crimes. After resigning as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in May, Streeting publicly stated that he had grounds to… ## [Contrary to what meat-eating environmentalists think, there is a trade-off between welfare and sustainability](https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/contrary-to-what-meat-eating-environmentalists) _2026-07-31 · Ed Winters · Ed Winters_ A new study shows that welfare and sustainability don't go hand in hand, but are we missing the point? ## [Will the RAM crunch force a return to optimisation?](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/07/26/ram-crunch-optimisation) _2026-07-26 · MattCASmith_ Software bloat went unchecked for decades because memory was cheap. Now it isn't, and consumers can't afford those same specs. Which way the industry turns next depends on values, not just technology. | Read full post \>\> ## [Will Andy Burnham deliver for animals?](https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/will-andy-burnham-deliver-for-animals) _2026-07-23 · Ed Winters · Ed Winters_ The new Prime Minister has made promising commitments on animal welfare, but his cabinet appointments raise concerns ## [Rights Groups Sue France Over Failure to Prevent Corporate Support for Israel’s Occupation in Palestine](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/07/22/rights-groups-sue-france-over-failure-to-prevent-corporate-support-for-israels-occupation-in-palestine/) _2026-07-22 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ PARIS, 22nd July 2026 – Today, five human rights organisations filed a legal challenge before the Conseil d’État, France’s highest administrative court, seeking an order requiring the French government to adopt effective measures to prevent French corporate and financial actors from contributing to Israel’s unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The plaintiffs – the… ## [Field Notes 12 // Heatwaves, agency, and the Kindle](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/07/19/field-notes-12-july-2026) _2026-07-19 · MattCASmith_ June in the UK was something of an endurance test, with temperatures regularly hitting the 30s. Also – reflections on my Amazon Kindle review a year on, and how to zero in on your most valuable work. | Read full post \>\> ## [The Dog Lover's Ethical Blind Spot](https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/the-dog-lovers-ethical-blind-spot) _2026-07-17 · Ed Winters · Ed Winters_ An examination of the ethics, motivations, and contradictions behind modern dog ownership ## [(untitled)](https://davidpeach.me/notes/327396/) _2026-07-16 · David Peach · David Peach_ Today I had an idea for an interactive REPL for local PHP. Like similar to what TInkerwell does, but written in bash, tmux and linux builtins. I think this will be a fun little project. 🙂 ## [The Great VPN Humiliation: Why the Government Actually Backed Down](https://unknownuniverse.uk/privacy-security/vpn-humiliation/) _2026-07-16 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ If you woke up on 15 July feeling a strange sense of relief, you aren’t alone. After months of posturing, rhetoric, and vaguely defined threats toward privacy tools, the UK government has officially confirmed, they will not be limiting access to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The headlines are, predictably, framing this as a “major victory”… ## [Innovate UK’s big shift: three changes every funding applicant needs to know](https://www.pixelshrink.com/blog/innovate-uk-big-shift-changes-funding-applications/) _2026-07-15 · Pixelshrink website · Pixelshrink_ Innovate UK is moving from a high-volume, broad-based approach to a highly selective one, backing far fewer businesses in a defined set of priority sectors. ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6qErHILPbmPL) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Our application for a summons under the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/07/14/our-application-for-a-summons-under-the-foreign-enlistment-act-1870/) _2026-07-14 · Jodie Chun · ICJP_ ICJP applied for a summons under the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870. The court declined to issue it and has now made a costs order. We accept the ruling. What the ruling is not: it is not a finding on whether crimes were committed in Gaza, nor is it a determination of the evidence that ICJP \[…\] The post Our application for a summons under the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 appeared first on ICJP . ## [From GrapheneOS to iodéOS: finding a de-Googled phone that works for me](https://unknownuniverse.uk/tech-stories/grapheneos-to-iodeos/) _2026-07-14 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ A few months ago I finally got around to switching my Google Pixel over to GrapheneOS. The install was refreshingly painless, the bootloader re-locked without complaint, and the web installer made the whole process feel almost suspiciously easy. It was the sort of experience that makes custom Android ROMs seem a lot less intimidating than… ## [Its rubbish…and so are some people!](https://swalesmetroprof.blog/2026/07/13/its-rubbish-and-so-are-some-people/) _2026-07-13 · @swalesmetroprof · Mark Barry's blog site_ Can we do away with door-to-door rubbish collections (and occasional rubbish strewn streets) and adopt a more European and efficient neighbourhood rubbish collection ecosystem?? ## [Your new feature is clever — but does it work in real life?](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/07/12/feature-design-testing) _2026-07-12 · MattCASmith_ Great products are built for users – not to chase new trends, save a few extra pennies, or restrict customer choice. Sometimes what seem like good ideas to executives and designers simply don’t stand up in real life. | Read full post \>\> ## [(untitled)](https://davidpeach.me/notes/318998/) _2026-07-10 · David Peach · David Peach_ After spending way too long faffing with individual category template files and customizations for various parts of my site, I ve finally said fuck it . I m back to just the standard archive and single page templates and going to try and just concentrate on writing more. Less developer faff more writing anything I want. (Yes \[ \] ## [Nigel Farage: Bungs, By-Elections And Binface](https://www.politicallyinclined.net/nigel-farage-bungs-by-elections-and-binface/) _2026-07-10 · Katy Whitton · Politically Inclined_ Nigel Farage resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election he said he will stand in. But why did he step down, what are the allegations against him and who on Earth (or Sigma IX) is Count Binface? Post Updated 12th August 2026: New information regarding a Metropolitan Police Investigation has been released Editor s Note: Before we start this article, when I refer to "bungs" note that I am using the… ## [ICJP welcomes Church of England synod’s discussion of Palestinian Christian report](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/07/10/icjp-welcomes-church-of-england-synods-discussion-of-palestinian-christian-report/) _2026-07-10 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 10th July 2026 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) welcomes the Church of England’s discussion of a report by Palestinian Christian group Kairos Palestine. The report, ‘A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide’, was issued on 14th November 2025 and says Palestinian Christians gathered “after prayer and reflection on the suffering of our people under… ## [ICJP condemns killing of Egyptian Relief Committee aid-worker by Israel in Gaza](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/07/10/icjp-condemns-killing-of-egyptian-relief-committee-aid-worker-by-israel-in-gaza/) _2026-07-10 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 10th July 2026 – The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) condemns the killing of Mohamed Fawaz al-Wahidi, Director of Public Relations for the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza, who was murdered in an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood only minutes before Egypt’s FIFA World Cup match kicked off against Argentina. Al-Wahidi was… ## [Despite the heat, there is extremely positive news for animals and the planet](https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/despite-the-heat-there-is-extremely) _2026-07-09 · Ed Winters · Ed Winters_ Awareness on gas chambers spread across London to millions of people ## [Is It Time To Give FIFA A Red Card?](https://www.politicallyinclined.net/is-it-time-to-give-fifa-a-red-card/) _2026-07-07 · Katy Whitton · Politically Inclined_ After President Trump s apparent phone call to FIFA President Infantino and a red card suspended we take a look at who Infantino is, his relationship with Trump & the sordid history of FIFA On the 2nd of July, in a World Cup match between the USA and Bosnia And Herzegovina, US Striker Folarin Balogun received a straight red card for a tackle. The card itself was controversial as the referee had to… ## [Agglomeration beyond London.](https://tomforth.co.uk/agglomerationbeyondlondon/) _2026-07-07 · Tom Forth_ Devolution is working and Britain has many large agglomerations. ## [The UK Government vs YouTube](https://www.politicallyinclined.net/the-uk-government-vs-youtube/) _2026-07-06 · Katy Whitton · Politically Inclined_ The UK government has released a new consultation paper stating they d like to control your social media feeds so you can see more news. Is this even workable, what does it mean and can we stop it? Here we go again! The government is trying to regulate technology it clearly doesn’t understand. Remember the Online Safety Act{{Gov.UK: Online Safety Act: explainer}}? That was a masterclass in good… ## [Muse's The Wow! Signal is an unexpected resurgence](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/07/05/muse-the-wow-signal-review) _2026-07-05 · MattCASmith_ After two recent albums that felt like pale imitations, Muse have returned to their space rock roots with something raw, coherent, and genuinely emotional. A track-by-track review from a long-haul flight. | Read full post \>\> ## [Israel’s approval of new illegal settlements will further isolate East Jerusalem and deepen its unlawful occupation](https://www.icjpalestine.com/2026/07/03/israels-approval-of-new-illegal-settlements-will-further-isolate-east-jerusalem-and-deepen-its-unlawful-occupation/) _2026-07-03 · Orlaith Roe · ICJP_ London, 3rd July 2026 – Israel’s approval of plans to establish 13 new illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (“oPt”) is yet another example of the abhorrent and utter disregard of the international rules-based order by Israel. This forms another troubling development in the rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground in the oPt which calls for urgent and substantive measures… ## [Hey, Andy, time to devolve rail to Wales!](https://swalesmetroprof.blog/2026/07/03/hey-andy-time-to-devolve-rail-to-wales/) _2026-07-03 · @swalesmetroprof · Mark Barry's blog site_ Time for UK Government and PM elect, Andy Burnham, to devolve rail powers and funding to Welsh Government. With reference to the latest Senedd commissioned research on rail enhancement funding in Wales which exposes the systemic underfunding by UK Gov that can be counted in £Bns! ## [James O'Brien claims cows have more rights than humans during heatwaves](https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/james-obrien-claims-cows-have-more) _2026-07-03 · Ed Winters · Ed Winters_ As farmed animals died in Europe's record-breaking heat, James O'Brien claimed they have more legal protection than humans ## [W Social? More Of An L, Actually](https://www.politicallyinclined.net/w-social-more-of-an-l-actually/) _2026-07-02 · Katy Whitton · Politically Inclined_ With the launch of W Social, the self-proclaimed "first" EU-based social media platform I was given early access — it didn t go the way I thought it would and it doesn t bode well for the platform Disclaimer: This article is based on my personal opinion of things I have found that are freely available on the internet and linked where relevant, it s also based on my personal experience with the W… ## [The Great Betrayal: Why I Put Windows Back on My Handheld](https://unknownuniverse.uk/tech-stories/great-betrayal-windows-handheld/) _2026-06-30 · TheIPW · The Unknown Universe_ I’ve done something I genuinely thought I’d never do again: I installed Windows as the primary OS on my main handheld device, my ROG Ally X. To be clear, my desktop and laptop remain dedicated Linux workstations. I still use CachyOS as my daily driver on my desktop PC, which doubles as my gaming rig.… ## [Field Notes 11 // Trailblazers, Totoro, and dolls' houses](https://mattcasmith.net/2026/06/28/field-notes-11-june-2026) _2026-06-28 · MattCASmith_ This month's Field Notes flows from Formula 1 commentary to a Studio Ghibli stage adaptation to an elaborate royal dolls' house. What connects them all is craft, care, and people who refuse to cut corners. | Read full post \>\> ## [How to turbo-boost knowledge transfer: our guide to Accelerated Knowledge Transfer](https://www.pixelshrink.com/blog/guide-to-accelerated-knowledge-transfer/) _2026-06-24 · Pixelshrink website · Pixelshrink_ You've built something remarkable with years of research, hard-won expertise, and a relentless drive. Now imagine plugging that knowledge directly into a business.