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Daniel Thomas

@Daniel_ThomasG

Senior journalist @BBCNews online. Views my own.

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Joined September 2012
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Under a major deal, the maker of OxyContin painkillers will settle thousands of lawsuits alleging that it fuelled the US opioids crisis. But former addicts are bitterly disappointed. Hear my take for BBC R4's #FromOurOwnCorrespondent bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00100q…
BBC Radio 4 - From Our Own Correspondent, A tight race in Germany's elections

BBC Radio 4 - From Our Own Correspondent, A tight race in Germany's elections

Stories from the German election campaign trail, the USA, Colombia, India and Ireland.

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Food prices 'worryingly high' as sugar and milk soar Wholesale food prices have risen because the war has disrupted Ukraine's shipments, and extreme weather has also hit crops, including the beets used to make sugar as well as some vegetables. @Daniel_ThomasG bbc.in/3C1cHmt
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Tim Burgess@Tim_Burgess18 May 2023
Retweet for a chance to win my (signed) copy of the new clear vinyl pressing of Tellin’ Stories. Winner picked at random 9am on June 16th I’ll be in London on June 17th for a Live @LlSTENlNG_PARTY, where I’ll be DJing too Tickets here dice.fm/event/rnaay-prosecco…
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Hi @NathanxThompson flytipping at 305 Stanstead Rd (on Ravensbourne Rd) is creeping back again , could you please tackle this? Over production of rubbish too
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Hello @UPS_UK you promised delivery by 12pm via Express+ , no sign of parcel and no one at your call centre knows where it is or has apologised. Absolutely appalling service from UPS
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Good work by @Beth_LeahT and @Daniel_ThomasG on digging into why beauty firm L'Occitane has decided to keep its stores open in Russia bbc.co.uk/news/business-6109…
Beauty firm L'Occitane keeps Russian stores open

Beauty firm L'Occitane keeps Russian stores open

The French cosmetics firm will keep its shops in Russia open but says it is "firmly committed" to Ukraine.

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The Thatcher winter hat is on. The temperature in Kyiv is currently 6 degrees, the same as Manchester
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May 20 2020 Number 10 party. Damn, I missed it. I was in a coma. Just my luck.
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Thank you Ben as always. You are the best. theguardian.com/world/2022/j…
‘Everyone asks about Novak’ but Mehdi has languished for nine years in Australian immigration...

‘Everyone asks about Novak’ but Mehdi has languished for nine years in Australian immigration...

The Iranian was 15 when he arrived by boat in Australia seeking sanctuary. Despite formal recognition as a refugee he hasn’t been free since – he turned 24 on Friday

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A staff "Christmas party" was held last year at the office of the man investigating lockdown parties at Downing Street. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5…
Top civil servant Simon Case quits No 10 party probe amid rule breach claims

Top civil servant Simon Case quits No 10 party probe amid rule breach claims

Simon Case, who was leading the inquiry, stands aside after it emerged an event was held in his office.

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Union-made coffee is on the rise! Coming to a cafe near you ☕️💪
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We are Diesel/Bloc/Forge UNITED. Today, we are announcing our intent to organize a union of our workers across three Somerville coffee shops/bakeries. Ours will be the third independent coffee shop union in Massachusetts. #MACoffeeUnion
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As U.K. Beckons Truck Drivers, Many in Poland Say ‘No Thanks’ (Published 2021)

As U.K. Beckons Truck Drivers, Many in Poland Say ‘No Thanks’ (Published 2021)

A special visa offer, aimed at forestalling a supply chain fiasco during the holidays, goes begging for takers.

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Looks like energy firm failures will add to already-high household bills - my take here: bbc.com/news/business-593876…
Energy firm failures will mean higher bills, says Scottish Power

Energy firm failures will mean higher bills, says Scottish Power

Scottish Power says households will pay more for gas and electricity due to companies going bust.

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My take on four day weeks 👉bbc.com/news/business-593779…
Atom Bank introduces four-day working week without cutting pay

Atom Bank introduces four-day working week without cutting pay

Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing.

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Atom Bank introduces #FourDay working week without cutting #pay buff.ly/3nEkNv3 #fintech #finserv #banking #futureofwork @atom_bank @Daniel_ThomasG @BBCNews
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CBI conference: Boris Johnson veers off road in his hybrid pitch to business bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5…
CBI conference: PM accused of 'shambolic' speech to business leaders

CBI conference: PM accused of 'shambolic' speech to business leaders

Boris Johnson's mentions of Peppa Pig, Lenin, and his car impression, were criticised by opposition parties.

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The Beatles, Get Back and London: on the trail of a timeless story youtu.be/Fw71ucAUi2U via @YouTube
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‘Music dug up from under the earth’: how trip-hop never stopped

‘Music dug up from under the earth’: how trip-hop never stopped

Fused from jungle, rave and soul, trip-hop filled the coffee tables of the 90s, and is now inspiring Billie Eilish’s generation. So why is the term so despised by many?

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