Well, quite. Until all this 5th largest economy stuff actually trickles down to the populace, it's pretty meaningless.

Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.

And yet... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sun over the choppy North Sea at high tide
#Whitleybay

We've overpaid you (weekend students, family carers...) and we're not going to consider whether there's any chance you can afford it; we just want the money back. Now.

They've finally given way on the carers, but generally they don't seem to care how bad they look.

#BBCPM

Exterior view of BBC New Broadcasting House

The BBC says the asylum system is being “systematically exploited”

But the detail in the same article tells a much smaller story

And the gap between the two is concerning during a live election campaign

Stephen McNair puts the story under the microscope.

eastangliabylines.co.uk/immigration/...

To understand why the USA is where it is today, all you need to do is see that Trump cannot tolerate even the mildest, insightful criticism from the Pope, but Trump will allow Putin to humiliate him deeply and constantly, while still craving Putin’s approval.

If you ask me, Sen. Jon Ossoff is sounding more and more like a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

Nick and Justin on full on "use fossil fuels" 'quality' interviewer journalism.
Not even both siding the discussion today. Noisy repetitive interviewing. When he hadnt thought of new questions Nick just sounded more angry.
How about using fossil fuels = Climate Change. Heard of that?
#r4today

Danish Scurvy Grass looking good

#WhitleyBay

Puzzled by litter but pleased to see Fulmers on the cliffs today

#Whitleybay

Nick and Justin on full on "use fossil fuels" 'quality' interviewer journalism.
Not even both siding the discussion today. Noisy repetitive interviewing. When he hadnt thought of new questions Nick just sounded more angry.
How about using fossil fuels = Climate Change. Heard of that?
#r4today

Giving political opinions without scrutiny when not so long ago her whole organisation was questionable. Basically Justin's guest to echo his opinions

Puzzled by litter but pleased to see Fulmers on the cliffs today

#Whitleybay

What I'm hearing about Eddie Howe's Newcastle future With the Magpies languishing in 14th in the Premier League, everyone is feeling the pressure at St James' Park

I hope my team finds a way forward that works.

#NUFC

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

How is it going for #Reform in their flagship council? #bbcpm

We have known about the climate emergency for decades-There is now no excuse for the BBC to employ presenters of #r4today #wato #bbcpm who are ignorant of the science behind the issue of the age. They are though clued up about right-wing trivial talking points-Which tells us much.

#BBCPM

St Mary's lighthouse
#whitleybay

Mary Beard spot on with analysis of Vance by reflecting on the diplomacy skills of his Oval office
bullying of Zalenskyy
#bbcLauraK

Mary Beard spot on with analysis of Vance by reflecting on the diplomacy skills of his Oval office
bullying of Zalenskyy
#bbcLauraK

Sun Moon and sands
#Whitleybay & #Cullercoats

Trump says US forces will stay in region until Iran fully complies with 'real agreement' The US and Iran announced a ceasefire on Tuesday - but Israel continued hitting Lebanon, killing 182 people on Wednesday according to local officials, while the Strait of Hormuz's status remains unclear.

In his very readable Hillbilly Elegy, Vance was a victim of circumstance. Is history repeating itself as Trump sets up a scapegoat?
#JDVance
#bbcpm
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Vance warns Iran against 'trying to play' US as he heads to Pakistan for peace talks

Sun Moon and sands
#Whitleybay & #Cullercoats

Take a seat
#Whitleybay

As #Artemis2 returns to Earth we roll into a new day at #Whitleybay with the spaceship now flying back from the moon somewhere above our heads.

As #Artemis2 returns to Earth we roll into a new day at #Whitleybay with the spaceship now flying back from the moon somewhere above our heads.

Moon Sun and Earth shots
#Whitleybay
and invisible spaceship

Moonshots and invisible spaceship from #whitleybay first thing #r4today

Sounds like Davis has got investments in the UK gas/oil industry?! #bbcpm

#bbcpm … dont tell Badenoch she’s behind the curve!