Last day of the @MuseumofNeolib today, opening a bit early at 11:30 and closing later at 8pm. It'll be busiest between 2-5 so if you're visiting today please try to come a bit earlier or later in the day. Thanks to everyone who has visited over the years! We'll be back.

We're trialling our new game to help explain how a #UBI can change society. #BIEN2024

UK FTSE100 CEOs are paid 120 times more than the average worker, but our poll found that 83% thought CEOs shouldn't be paid more than 20 times average worker pay. This week, we're asking about Universal Basic Income: https://t.co/IpfSOJQqGq

On Saturday 31st August, we're hosting a one-day conference in Bath on 'social security fit for the 21st century' 🌎 Come and join @Autonomy_Inst – and a host of other researchers, campaigners & experts – to help shape a bold new policy agenda👇 https://t.co/gktkeoV4xw

Join us in Bath for this free and participatory day of conversation on the challenges progressives face to overhaul Britain’s broken social security system The aim is to bring progressives together from across civil and political society https://t.co/jD8LsfJcW0

Cheeky few words from me and @CleoGoodman in this excellent @ObsMagazine article by @DonnaLFerguson on whether and why we need a basic income. (We do. Lots of reasons). #ubi #AI #basicincome @UBILabNetwork @BasicIncomeOrg @scottsantens

There's lots of evidence for the benefits of a 4 day week - including improved wellbeing and increased productivity. It's great to see this @4Day_Week pilot now looking at flexible working and continuing to build the case for a shorter working week.💪🏽

I always forget I have an account here…this is happening on Saturday in Gateshead MATT ATKINS / STUART CHALMERS / ELEANOR CULLY BOEHRINGER / BEER FEAR. Tickets available here:

🚨NEW: Largest UK public sector trial of four-day week sees huge benefits 📈 South Cambridgeshire Council's #4dayweek pilot led to fewer refuse collectors quitting and faster planning decisions more rapid benefits processing & quicker call answering👇 https://t.co/mEftychjYJ

A lot of people understandably talking about 2010 as “an era comes to an end” etc. It is indeed important to look back on 2010. Here’s what I remember about it ...

Reminder: Nigel Farage loved Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget

The Green manifesto goes big on redistributing wealth. Although there is more to power than money, writes Adam Ramsay, it's a step in the right direction. https://t.co/6B2h2PZaRy

Newcastle Uni students are now 50 days into their protest against the war in Gaza. Give them a retweet

ANDREW NOLAN... tomorrow at Cafe Etch If intending to come along, please get your tickets in advance ...it's not looking like a lot of room on the door. Penny tickets still available, and a free DL code with your order https://t.co/k6i9r7PryD

Basic income has risen up the political agenda in South Africa – following the growing success of trials around the world 👇

Perfect Chicken and Industrial Coast are attempting to Save The Social... specifically Lazenby Social Club As part of our campaign, we have a digital only comp available from 8pm tonight. A whole host of great NE talent...plus a few special IC guests!

Landlords are hoarding housing and rent-farming human beings, harvesting 46% of an average London worker's wages in order to pay off the landlord's mortgage. Landlordism has poor people buying houses for rich people. Free download of this poster here: https://t.co/tF2o6hDctq

Fundraising fundraising fundraising In a fairer society, it wouldn't be left to us proles to do all this, but there you have it Whatever cause, society, community group you're out supporting...there is a lot that need your cash and/or time and effort...all power to you ✊

Gutted to hear about Steve Albini. He was responsible for one of my favourite gig memories ever: when Shellac played "Wingwalker" at one of the final ATPs in December 2013.

We did it Byker! Newcastle’s first two @TheGreenParty councillors were elected tonight. Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement. I take this responsibility seriously. We can achieve a lot together. #GetGreensElected