At times like this we need to think about how to help charities. I chair Pro bono economics and we are looking for another economist to join us and help to make a real difference.   jobs.theguardian.com/job/8277413/ec…

We are happy to be at The South Western railways Community Rail conference today in Salisbury, learning about all the wonderful projects by community groups and station adopters along the SWR line. #southwesternrailway #swrcrp #communityrail Community Rail Network SouthWesternRailway

From tackling COVID-19 fraud to helping detect modern slavery: longlist for 2022 Civil Service Data Challenge revealed globalgovernmentforum.com/from-tackling-…

Australia considers centralised digital ID system; Ghana urged to invest in AI to beat corruption: policy & delivery news in brief globalgovernmentforum.com/australia-cons…

I am delighted to have been appointed the next director of the Institute for Government. At this challenging time for the UK, the Institute’s mission has never been more important and I am honoured to lead the Institute’s fantastic team working to make government more effective.

Surbiton Ski Sunday is back this Sunday for the first time in five years. A truly idiosyncratic event revolutionising the science of skiing and raising money for RBK Mayor charity. youtu.be/CUx4qpJCy0I BBC Surrey BBC News (UK) Metro ITV News Standard News @LordScroley

The RBK Mayor invites you to take part in a Quiz Night in aid of The Mayor’s Charitable Trust. 🗓️ Friday 28 October, 7 - 10pm Book your team of 6 now: bit.ly/3EJFU8l The event includes a fish & chips supper (or a veg alternative if booked in advance).

Sorry to repeat myself, but you *really* need to know this. Under the government's Public Order Bill, anyone who has protested in the previous 5 years can be forced to "submit to ... being fitted with, or the installation of, any necessary apparatus" to monitor your movements.

Creative Youth @LordScroley Brett Alderton-Green @inkingstonuk Kingston College Kingston Council Rose Theatre Please support & book your ticket in time, thanks. It is for our RBK Mayor charities - Creative Youth, The Community Brain Cllr Yogan Yoganathan MBE 👍

Less than 2 weeks until The Reptiles perform live at Kingston's Arthur Cotterell Theatre! 🗓 Friday 2 December, 19:30 Book your tickets now: bit.ly/Reptiles22

4 days left to get your applications in for FUSE International 2023! Don't miss the chance to share your work with new audiences and be part of the UK's largest multi-arts festival for under 27s this summer. Apply by 8 January 👉 bit.ly/FUSE23TP #FUSEInternational

A VERY long shot…but if anyone was on flight BA177 from Heathrow to JFK yesterday (Tues 4 April) at 1.10pm and landing at 3.30pm and found this little fella, there’s a distraught little boy who would love to be reunited with him. Get in touch if you can help. Thanks

Register now to attend the second Global Government Fintech Lab - this year being held in Dublin, Ireland, in partnership with Department of Finance on Thurs 18 May globalgovernmentfintech.com/lab/ #GGFintechLab Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD #fintech [four photos from our inaugural event in 2022 in Estonia]

#ggfintechlab looking forward to participating later. Great welcome by Ian and now listening to Dr Carroll MacNeill. Ireland is booming.

"How best should financial authorities explore #fintech solutions?" #GGFintechLab in 🇮🇪 Ireland for Finance * Denise Delaney, Central Bank of Ireland * Marine Krasovska, Latvijas Banka * Barbara Voelkl, Bundesministerium der Finanzen * Moderator: Siobhan Benita Global Government Fintech

Dan Wootton is known for his scrupulously balanced reporting so I hope we can all now treat him as fairly and decently he invariably treats others … theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/a…

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This weekend I get to do the most joyful and important thing I do: being a Dad. Together, Emily and I care for our wonderful son John, who has severe physical and learning disabilities.

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