Peter Yates
@peteryates.graphia.co.uk
Software developer. Data enthusiast. Rochdale. Build gov.uk stuff. Currently with DfE and x-govuk 🩵
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I’ve just released a new version of the NHS Prototype kit. 🎉
The main new feature is a “formatTime” filter which uses 12 hour clock and midday/midnight instead of 12am/pm, to avoid confusion.
See prototype-kit.service-manual.nhs.uk/guides/filte...
The main new feature is a “formatTime” filter which uses 12 hour clock and midday/midnight instead of 12am/pm, to avoid confusion.
See prototype-kit.service-manual.nhs.uk/guides/filte...
Filters
Filters are a Nunjucks feature that you can use within your page templates.
prototype-kit.service-manual.nhs.uk
September 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I’ve just released a new version of the NHS Prototype kit. 🎉
The main new feature is a “formatTime” filter which uses 12 hour clock and midday/midnight instead of 12am/pm, to avoid confusion.
See prototype-kit.service-manual.nhs.uk/guides/filte...
The main new feature is a “formatTime” filter which uses 12 hour clock and midday/midnight instead of 12am/pm, to avoid confusion.
See prototype-kit.service-manual.nhs.uk/guides/filte...
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My accessible colour contrast checking tool now has a proper name: Battenburg.
https://battenburg.app/
Cuz the icon I made for it looks like the cross section of a Battenburg cake and I like to give my projects fun names.
https://battenburg.app/
Cuz the icon I made for it looks like the cross section of a Battenburg cake and I like to give my projects fun names.
Battenburg - WCAG contrast ratio color checker
A quick and simple tool for comparing an entire palette of colours for WCAG accessible contrast.
battenburg.app
September 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
My accessible colour contrast checking tool now has a proper name: Battenburg.
https://battenburg.app/
Cuz the icon I made for it looks like the cross section of a Battenburg cake and I like to give my projects fun names.
https://battenburg.app/
Cuz the icon I made for it looks like the cross section of a Battenburg cake and I like to give my projects fun names.
A dashboard for my house. It's a bit overkill, but I'm sure it'll be useful one day, for something.
And even if it's not, at least I sharpened my prometheus, grafana, kubernetes skills.
Like all good smart homes, it runs entirely locally.
Now, how do I get metrics out of my Vaillant boiler?
And even if it's not, at least I sharpened my prometheus, grafana, kubernetes skills.
Like all good smart homes, it runs entirely locally.
Now, how do I get metrics out of my Vaillant boiler?
August 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
A dashboard for my house. It's a bit overkill, but I'm sure it'll be useful one day, for something.
And even if it's not, at least I sharpened my prometheus, grafana, kubernetes skills.
Like all good smart homes, it runs entirely locally.
Now, how do I get metrics out of my Vaillant boiler?
And even if it's not, at least I sharpened my prometheus, grafana, kubernetes skills.
Like all good smart homes, it runs entirely locally.
Now, how do I get metrics out of my Vaillant boiler?
Is there anything worse than an 'it's better in the app' popup?
August 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Is there anything worse than an 'it's better in the app' popup?
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subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz356bs
July 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM
subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz356bs
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I’m sorry but this was posted by Kier Starmer’s actual verified account and I am DECEASED my brother in Christ I just…was his social media person just like grip it and rip it or what
July 22, 2026 at 6:32 AM
I’m sorry but this was posted by Kier Starmer’s actual verified account and I am DECEASED my brother in Christ I just…was his social media person just like grip it and rip it or what
Android 17 and Google still haven't fixed glaring contrast problems with their own wallpaper.
I bet at first glance you thought the app icons weren't even labelled.
But hey look, Gemini can now apparently book my holidays 🤷
I bet at first glance you thought the app icons weren't even labelled.
But hey look, Gemini can now apparently book my holidays 🤷
June 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Android 17 and Google still haven't fixed glaring contrast problems with their own wallpaper.
I bet at first glance you thought the app icons weren't even labelled.
But hey look, Gemini can now apparently book my holidays 🤷
I bet at first glance you thought the app icons weren't even labelled.
But hey look, Gemini can now apparently book my holidays 🤷
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NHS England's withdrawal of open-source code created with UK taxpayer funds because of the risk posed by computer-hacking AI models is attracting growing backlash.
A petition calling for a rethink has 600+ signatories including Cory Doctorow and Matt Hancock.
www.newscientist.com/article/2525...
A petition calling for a rethink has 600+ signatories including Cory Doctorow and Matt Hancock.
www.newscientist.com/article/2525...
Backlash builds over NHS plan to hide source code from AI hacking risk
NHS England is pulling its open-source software from the internet because of fears around computer-hacking AI models like Mythos. Opposition is growing among those who say the move is bad for transpar...
www.newscientist.com
May 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
NHS England's withdrawal of open-source code created with UK taxpayer funds because of the risk posed by computer-hacking AI models is attracting growing backlash.
A petition calling for a rethink has 600+ signatories including Cory Doctorow and Matt Hancock.
www.newscientist.com/article/2525...
A petition calling for a rethink has 600+ signatories including Cory Doctorow and Matt Hancock.
www.newscientist.com/article/2525...
Virgin Media can't even log complaints without totally cocking it up.
They tried to charge my mum £91 to change plans even though I requested that they cancel her account.
This was after they'd charged them £44 for 50 Mbps broadband for years even though now you can get 1 Gbps for £33.
They tried to charge my mum £91 to change plans even though I requested that they cancel her account.
This was after they'd charged them £44 for 50 Mbps broadband for years even though now you can get 1 Gbps for £33.
March 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Virgin Media can't even log complaints without totally cocking it up.
They tried to charge my mum £91 to change plans even though I requested that they cancel her account.
This was after they'd charged them £44 for 50 Mbps broadband for years even though now you can get 1 Gbps for £33.
They tried to charge my mum £91 to change plans even though I requested that they cancel her account.
This was after they'd charged them £44 for 50 Mbps broadband for years even though now you can get 1 Gbps for £33.
A tip for anyone who plays Connections, in the US they call Henny Penny 'Chicken Little' for some reason 🤷♂️
March 19, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A tip for anyone who plays Connections, in the US they call Henny Penny 'Chicken Little' for some reason 🤷♂️
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It seems we can now customize the select element, right? right?!
Demo: codepen.io/t_afif/pen/P... via @codepen.io
Demo: codepen.io/t_afif/pen/P... via @codepen.io
March 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
It seems we can now customize the select element, right? right?!
Demo: codepen.io/t_afif/pen/P... via @codepen.io
Demo: codepen.io/t_afif/pen/P... via @codepen.io
First signs of spring 🌸
March 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
First signs of spring 🌸
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Hunts still chase foxes when they can get away with it bit.ly/48QV625 drone footage shows
King and Queen’s former hunt filmed as hounds ‘chase fox’
The Beaufort hunt, with which Charles and Camilla used to ride, has been accused of illegal activity as ministers move to ban trail hunting entirely
bit.ly
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hunts still chase foxes when they can get away with it bit.ly/48QV625 drone footage shows
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Inspired by attending @govcampcymru.bsky.social , me, @niacampbell.bsky.social and @monikasw.bsky.social have been working on this little website to help promote working in the open and digital resources in Wales…
cymruddigidol.github.io
cymruddigidol.github.io
Welcome to Cymru Ddigidol
An unofficial community project to share digital resources in Wales.
cymruddigidol.github.io
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Inspired by attending @govcampcymru.bsky.social , me, @niacampbell.bsky.social and @monikasw.bsky.social have been working on this little website to help promote working in the open and digital resources in Wales…
cymruddigidol.github.io
cymruddigidol.github.io
14:11 at Euston.
Train leaving at 14:13
Boarding shortly
Doors will close 2 minutes before departure
It's no wonder people panic.
Repeating warnings about not running on the tannoy while the board makes it sound like you need to sprint.
Train leaving at 14:13
Boarding shortly
Doors will close 2 minutes before departure
It's no wonder people panic.
Repeating warnings about not running on the tannoy while the board makes it sound like you need to sprint.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
14:11 at Euston.
Train leaving at 14:13
Boarding shortly
Doors will close 2 minutes before departure
It's no wonder people panic.
Repeating warnings about not running on the tannoy while the board makes it sound like you need to sprint.
Train leaving at 14:13
Boarding shortly
Doors will close 2 minutes before departure
It's no wonder people panic.
Repeating warnings about not running on the tannoy while the board makes it sound like you need to sprint.
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“The elected chamber has approved assisted dying and it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is “talked out” by a clique of unelected peers.” Great piece by @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“The elected chamber has approved assisted dying and it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is “talked out” by a clique of unelected peers.” Great piece by @andrewrawnsley.bsky.social
One Login should be filed under GOV.UK One Login, having them so far apart in the app grid is confusing.
Google have the right idea with One being called Google One.
Google have the right idea with One being called Google One.
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
One Login should be filed under GOV.UK One Login, having them so far apart in the app grid is confusing.
Google have the right idea with One being called Google One.
Google have the right idea with One being called Google One.
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I’m thrilled to be able to share with you a project I’ve been working on this year. Intimate Histories, a series of 5 essays I’ve written and recorded about the antidote to ‘Great Man History’ is dropping on BBC Radio 4 (and i player) from the 3rd of Nov at 11:45 each morning.
October 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I’m thrilled to be able to share with you a project I’ve been working on this year. Intimate Histories, a series of 5 essays I’ve written and recorded about the antidote to ‘Great Man History’ is dropping on BBC Radio 4 (and i player) from the 3rd of Nov at 11:45 each morning.
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We are awarding our President's Medal to 'In Our Time' as it has done so much to showcase humanities & social sciences. We'd decided this before the news of Melvyn Bragg stepping down, but glad we got our timing right & had a chance to celebrate with him!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/renowne...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/renowne...
Renowned BBC Radio 4 programme In Our Time receives prestigious British Academy President’s Medal for 2025
The British Academy has awarded its prestigious President’s Medal to the long-running and beloved BBC Radio 4 programme In Our Time. Recognising its outstanding contribution to humanities and social s...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We are awarding our President's Medal to 'In Our Time' as it has done so much to showcase humanities & social sciences. We'd decided this before the news of Melvyn Bragg stepping down, but glad we got our timing right & had a chance to celebrate with him!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/renowne...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/renowne...
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salma kayak: thread
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
salma kayak: thread
Don't give me silly options to choose from when booking into a hotel please.
I hope I appear on someone's dashboard.
I hope I appear on someone's dashboard.
September 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Don't give me silly options to choose from when booking into a hotel please.
I hope I appear on someone's dashboard.
I hope I appear on someone's dashboard.
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Shout out to everyone at #SDinGov!
I’m not there, but I’ll be following with interest.
A quick reminder that I help maintain a list of all UK gov digital services, including links to service assessments and code: govuk-digital-services.herokuapp.com
If your service is missing, let me know!
I’m not there, but I’ll be following with interest.
A quick reminder that I help maintain a list of all UK gov digital services, including links to service assessments and code: govuk-digital-services.herokuapp.com
If your service is missing, let me know!
GOV.UK Services List
govuk-digital-services.herokuapp.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Shout out to everyone at #SDinGov!
I’m not there, but I’ll be following with interest.
A quick reminder that I help maintain a list of all UK gov digital services, including links to service assessments and code: govuk-digital-services.herokuapp.com
If your service is missing, let me know!
I’m not there, but I’ll be following with interest.
A quick reminder that I help maintain a list of all UK gov digital services, including links to service assessments and code: govuk-digital-services.herokuapp.com
If your service is missing, let me know!
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enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits