Just when you think you can spot click bait and laugh at links saying the conservatives are proposing national service - only to learn on the morning news this is real. Just like those trying to avoid national service, the conservatives have just shot themselves in the foot.

In response to my letter, civil servants confirmed they had told Tory ministers they were not allowed to say their dodgy attacks on Labour were independently done by civil servants. Last night Rishi Sunak did it anyway. He lied to the British people. He must apologise.

All Keele University 🐿️ students complete the pre-arrival induction I design and deliver. I’m now updating it to make use of Blackboard Ultra tools to ensure it supports students who’s preference is mobile first while supporting the development of their digital skills #DigitalKeele

Another great day to be running the Microsoft Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications at Keele University 🐿️. Any staff interested in future events, please book on via Keele People, details at keeleacuk.sharepoint.com/sites/Training… #KeeleUniversity #MOS #DigitalSkills #DigitalCapabilities #UpSkilling

This is such a great resource to help considerations around AI implications with personal data and rights.

James Timpson OBE James Timpson has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation) in the Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice.

There is no single solution to security. We’ve published a report which covers lessons you can learn from the mistakes of others to help you see the different tools you need to build and develop a strong security strategy: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/…

Fun evening leading an orienteering session with the scouts. It’s interesting to see their different approaches to completing the courses using landmarks and compass bearings vs randomly walking around.

While it may be wet outside, we have a warm welcome ready for Keele University staff joining us to complete a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. #DigitalKeele #Microsoft #Office #MicrosoftOffice #MOS #Keele Keele University IT Services Keele University Staff

Yesterday I had the pleasure to deliver a session supporting 30 researchers at Keele University 🐿️ in using Microsoft Word for long documents. Amazing feedback from attendees - many saying it will greatly help them. #DigitalKeele #KeeleUniversity #DigitalSkills #DigitalCapabilities

This evening the kids asked to play with my old StarCom toys. They now want to know why their toys weren’t this cool! 😎 #StarCom #oldschool

On the clearing call centre today at Keele University 🐿️ - good luck to those getting results!!

My wife has outdone herself with this Alton Towers Resort Nemesis eye cake for our son’s birthday. We’ll be riding nemesis this week 🎢 #nemesis #altontowers #cake

Getting set up to meet new staff at Keele University Staff Marketplace event today. Come and see us in the SIH to talk linkedin, LinkedIn Learning , Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office Specialist Certification, My Skills Progress and much more! Keele University 🐿️

Come down and say hi 👋

Wow O2 how bad can you get?! Transfer of my eSIM - I’m told 15 minutes max, then 2 hours later sent to a local store - who tell me they can’t help and I shouldn’t have been sent to them. I’m now told 24 hours and have no access to my calls or texts on any device!#awfuleverything

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Pink rainbow over Stafford this morning. BBC Weather