UK to extend sugar tax to cover bottled milkshakes and pre-packaged lattes 25. November 2025 (14:12) Health secretary tells MPs the government ‘will not look away as children get unhealthier’Business live – latest updatesSweet-toothed consumers face paying more for their bottled milkshakes and pre-packaged lattes after the government confirmed plans for a tougher sugar tax.Designed to tackle obesity, the levy currently applies to drinks with a sugar content of 5g for each 100ml. However, after a public consultation this is being cut to 4.5g for each 100ml. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Anti-fascist groups named as US terror threats ‘barely exist’, experts say 25. November 2025 (14:00) Designation of groups from Italy, Germany and Greece labelled ‘ridiculous’ as experts say no active threat posedExperts have told the Guardian the same anti-fascist groups the US state department recently named as foreign terrorist organizations and accused of “conspiring to undermine foundations of western civilization” barely qualify as groups, let alone terrorist organizations, and pose no active threat to Americans.“The whole thing is a bit ridiculous,” said Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, which tracks extremist movements worldwide, “because the groups designated by the administration barely exist and certainly aren’t terrorists.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds 25. November 2025 (13:37) Environmental body says modest investment and changes can help preserve long list of animals, fungi and lichenAlmost 3,000 species ranging from glorious birds to tiny lichen are in peril in Wales because they are clinging on in a handful of locations or even fewer, a groundbreaking report has revealed.The report from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) highlights that since the millennium, 11 species have already been lost to Cymru, including the turtle dove and belted beauty moth. It warns that 2,955 other terrestrial or freshwater species are at serious risk because they are confined to five locations or fewer. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dozens of US universities at risk of funding cuts over support for DEI 25. November 2025 (13:00) State department proposes excluding 38 institutions from Diplomacy Lab partnership including Harvard and YaleMore than three dozen universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Duke have their participation in a federal research partnership on the chopping block after the state department proposed to suspend them over their diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices.Last week, the Guardian obtained an internal memo and spreadsheet showing that the state department is moving to exclude 38 institutions from the Diplomacy Lab program, which pairs university researchers with state department policy offices on foreign policy projects. The suspensions would take effect on 1 January, and because the list is not finalized, the school’s have not yet been informed. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out 25. November 2025 (12:00) Trump puts US in unflattering company as lack of representative reveals disdain for climate progressMore than two decades ago, the US railed against the “axis of evil”. Now, after international climate talks spluttered to a meagre conclusion, the US finds itself grouped with unflattering company – an “axis of obstruction” that has stymied progress on the climate crisis.Donald Trump’s administration opted to not send anyone to the UN climate summit in Brazil that culminated over the weekend – a first for the US in 30 years of these annual gatherings and another representation of the president’s disdain for the climate crisis, which he has called a “hoax” and a “con job.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US attorney general vows to appeal dismissal of criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James – US politics live 25. November 2025 (11:54) Pam Bondi says she will ‘take all available legal action’ after cases dismissed against ex-FBI director and New York attorney general According to a report from Axios, Donald Trump is planning to speak directly with Nicolás Maduro, even though the US designated the Venezuelan president as the head of a foreign terrorist organization on Monday.A US official said a date has not been set for the call, which is reportedly “in the planning stages”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US to hold Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi after Kyiv hit with deadly overnight strikes - Europe live 25. November 2025 (11:53) US army secretary Daniel Driscoll expected to hold meeting today having reportedly already met with Russia on Monday nightUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with UK prime minister Keir Starmer this morning, acknowledging “many prospects that can make the path to peace real.”Zelenskyy said that the Geneva talks brought “solid results,” but “much work still lies ahead.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland 25. November 2025 (11:52) Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice findsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU’s highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.The court said on Tuesday that Poland had been wrong in not recognising the marriage of the couple when they moved back to Poland, on the grounds that Polish law does not allow marriage between people of the same sex. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone 25. November 2025 (11:45) Irish comedy writer cleared at Westminster magistrates court of harassing Sophia Brooks on social mediaThe Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist on social media but found guilty of criminal damage of their mobile phone outside a conference in London last year.The 57-year-old flew in from Arizona to appear at Westminster magistrates court in person on Tuesday, where judgment was delivered by district judge Briony Clarke. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Peak pizza? Domino’s boss ousted after launching shift towards chicken 25. November 2025 (11:43) Firm says Andrew Rennie is departing ‘by mutual agreement’ but it is thought he faced tensions with the boardBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Domino’s Pizza Group who suggested the UK may have reached peak pizza as he expanded the chain into fried chicken has been ousted after tensions with its board.Andrew Rennie is leaving after just two years at the helm, and will be replaced on an interim basis by the company’s chief operating officer, Nicola Frampton, while Domino’s searches for a new leader. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
