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  1. The39thStep

    Ukraine and the Russian invasion, 2022-24

    Quick cut and paste summary
  2. TopCat

    The gardening thread

    Potted up more chilli's, the basket of fire seeds (that were hard to germinate) have come up. Thanks iona for the advice. I planted Aubergine seeds in an incubator. Looking at tomato growing. I had good sucess growing Lidl speciality tom,atoes last season. They are pricey and are grown by...
  3. P

    Aristocrat's daughter on the run with sex offender and newborn

    I don't fully understand it all but details of his conviction are here. From what I can make out, went not guilty and was convicted of Armed Kidnapping, four counts of Armed Sexual Battery and Burglary with a Deadly Weapon He got 40 years for that minus the 4 already served. Also guilty of...
  4. steeplejack

    Belarus : is the end coming for Lukashenko?

    This rather strange article suggests that the GRU are inclined towards a liquidation of Lukashenko in favour of a puppet leader who will facilitate the entry of Belarus into Russia as an "autonomous entity" and prepare the use of its armed forces for entry into the war. Extraordinary scenario...
  5. keybored

    Ukraine: Unsubstantiated rumours and speculation

    They're going to take over their one and only ally in the region because they've finally realised they can't defeat Ukraine and they don't want to go home empty-handed.
  6. B

    Ukraine: Unsubstantiated rumours and speculation

    After the Makei death, does this bizarre scenario seem even slightly more possible? https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3622211-kremlin-plotting-to-liquidate-lukashenko-seize-control-of-belarus-army-think-tank.html
  7. moochedit

    Liz Truss’s time is up

    Has she had an Atos assessment? :hmm:
  8. RD2003

    The Kiss Your Arse Goodbye Thread

    Ukraine's top general warns of Russian nuclear strike risk Ukraine’s top military chief has warned of the threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, which would create the risk of a “limited” nuclear conflict with other powers, according to an opinion piece attributed in his name in...
  9. l'Otters

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    The dwp pays them to do that, in that way, for the results they get. The individuals working for the dwp are often decent and human about their day to day job. The organisation however is still responsible for how it’s contractors operate.
  10. Cid

    Ukraine and the Russian invasion, 2022-24

    They've changed their position since then. Currently seems they want a DMZ with UN and IAEA monitoring. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3545058-russians-shelling-zaporizhia-npp-to-disconnect-it-from-ukraines-energy-system-energoatom.html Also Bloomberg just now reporting Russian...
  11. BCBlues

    campaign against welfare cuts and poverty

    Even the travel expenses procedure can be used against you if you reclaim say a bus fare as then you can be questioned on oh, you're ok on public transport then? I've noticed staff following you out the building after an assessment too pretending to be on their mobile or similar, like your going...
  12. Dystopiary

    campaign against welfare cuts and poverty

    ...answers the phone with a vague "Hello, medical centre?" and there are no clues at all in the public areas of the building whether it's run by ATOS, Capita or Maximus. That makes it appear more legit and also makes it that bit harder to complain. It's also often apparent that the...
  13. equationgirl

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    Advice on this thread previously has been apply for everything. Also, mandatory reconsiderations have increased a lot over the lifetime on this thread. But the last time I checked it was something like 69% were successful, and a similar percentage for those forced to appeal. Unfortunately as...
  14. C

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    ...everything totally in-house (which seems insane to me - refusing to accept the evidence of an actual GP who has been treating sweetheart for the last few years(reluctantly, on his part, though). Would it be worth applying for PIP? How likely would it be...to get a PIP award after an ATOS...
  15. K

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    I've usually found that most DWP staff have been OK and friendly and helpful. ATOS seemingly friendly, but they, or a subsection behind the scenes, are the ones who are nasty and deceptive. At the tribunal level the DWP staff have been apologetic and almost fell over each other to criticise the...
  16. C

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    ...least the 'work coaches sweetheart has been dealing with for the last couple of years. However, I am not at all sure that the people doing the ATOS interviews are remotely human, relying on a tickbox system which can be interpreted in various ways (such as 'do you speak to people in your...
  17. K

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    What benefit is he applying for?
  18. C

    Atos Medicals - Questions, Answers and Support

    ...we should be doing at this stage. His doctor is relatively supportive but has told him that has no problems writing him fit notes...although ATOS have decided he doesn't need any more sicknotes. His 'interview'' took 30 minutes over the phone and he has no clue what grounds for assessment...
  19. RD2003

    War propaganda, 'Realists' and neocons, and the denigration of the war sceptics

    Opinion | Negotiating to End the Ukraine War Isn’t Appeasement 'Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists, not surprisingly, that “victory will be ours” and urges Ukrainians to “defend every meter of our land.” And Biden, even as he makes mention of the need for diplomacy, has...
  20. RD2003

    War propaganda, 'Realists' and neocons, and the denigration of the war sceptics

    Also: Opinion | Negotiating to End the Ukraine War Isn’t Appeasement 'Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists, not surprisingly, that “victory will be ours” and urges Ukrainians to “defend every meter of our land.” And Biden, even as he makes mention of the need for...
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