Epping hotel can continue to house asylum seekers, high court rules 11. November 2025 (13:07) Local council unsuccessful in stopping use of Bell hotel in Essex, which became a flashpoint for protests this summerAsylum seekers can continue to be housed at an Essex hotel that became a flashpoint for anti-immigration protests during the summer, the high court has ruled.Lawyers for the local district council had sought a permanent injunction against the current use of the Bell hotel in Epping, arguing at the high court that it was a “feeding ground for unrest and protest”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Senate approves deal to end shutdown with Democrats riven by splits – US politics live 11. November 2025 (11:48) Deal will now head to the House but many in the Democrats are enraged with colleagues who supported the measure, and with minority leader Chuck SchumerYou can find out how every Senator voted in the funding bill here:As we mentioned in the opening post, eight senators in the Democratic caucus worked with Republicans to craft the deal to reopen the US government. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Europe marks Armistice Day under shadow of war as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight – live 11. November 2025 (11:38) Belgium, France and Poland among countries commemorating first world war as conflict rumbles onUkraine’s military said about 300 Russian soldiers were inside the embattled town of Pokrovsk, and that Moscow had intensified efforts to get more troops in over the past few days, using dense fog for cover, Reuters reported.“Their goal remains unchanged – to reach the northern borders of Pokrovsk and then attempt to encircle the agglomeration,” Ukraine’s 7th paratrooper corps said on Facebook. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK minister unveils plan to cut animal testing through greater use of AI 11. November 2025 (10:34) New funding for researchers and streamlined regulation part of roadmap for phasing out use of animals in scienceAnimal testing in science would be phased out faster under a new plan to increase the use of artificial intelligence and 3D bioprinted human tissues, a UK minister has said.The roadmap unveiled by the science minister, Patrick Vallance, backs replacing certain animal tests that are still used where necessary to determine the safety of products such as life-saving vaccines and the impact pesticides have on living beings and the environment. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
On a polarising day marking Whitlam’s dismissal, Howard backs four-year terms in rare lockstep with PM 11. November 2025 (10:32) Division remains half a century on from Gough Whitlam’s historic dismissal, but there was a spark of common groundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHalf a century on from Gough Whitlam’s historic dismissal, the rage and rancour remains.Paul Keating said he would have arrested governor general Sir John Kerr over what he called a “coup”, while John Howard said the Senate deadlock needed to be broken. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Rising unemployment could affect budget, interest rates, pay and more 11. November 2025 (10:32) Rachel Reeves will need to avoid depressing economy and hitting jobs while raising billions in extra taxUK unemployment rises to 5%, the highest level in four yearsBusiness live – latest updatesThere are significant implications from the latest unemployment figures showing a rise from 4.8% in August to 5.0% in September, not least for the 1.8 million people it directly affects.Rachel Reeves will be mulling over how to avoid depressing the economy and putting even more people out of work while raising tens of billions of pounds in extra tax in her upcoming budget. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
How US senators voted on the shutdown-ending budget bill 11. November 2025 (10:30) The Senate voted on Monday night to pass a budget bill that will bring the government shutdown to an end if, as expected, it passes a vote in the House of Representatives. Find out how every senator voted, and which Democrats broke ranksLink to data don’t remove Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK grocery price inflation slows as retailers launch pre-Christmas promotions 11. November 2025 (10:07) Prices are rising fastest in markets such as chocolate confectionery, fresh meat and coffee, figures showBusiness live – latest updatesThe pace of grocery inflation in Britain slowed last month as retailers ramped up promotions before Christmas, providing a little relief for consumers bracing for further tax rises in this month’s budget.Grocery inflation stood at 4.7% in the four weeks to 2 November, easing from 5.2% in the previous four weeks, according to figures from Worldpanel by Numerator, formerly known as Kantar. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Wessex Water must pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator 11. November 2025 (10:04) Company failed to effectively operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater assets, Ofwat findsBusiness live – latest updatesWessex Water has been ordered to pay £11m over wastewater failures and told to spend it on improvements to reduce sewage spills and other measures.Ofwat, the industry regulator for England and Wales, said that Wessex Water and its shareholders would fund a total enforcement package of £11m, none of which will be paid for by customers through bills. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor of Ran, Yojimbo and Harakiri, dies aged 92 11. November 2025 (09:25) Star of Japan’s cinematic golden age, who collaborated with Kurosawa and played the lead in Kobayashi’s Human Condition trilogy, died from pneumoniaThe Japanese stage and screen actor Tatsuya Nakadai, whose celebrated performances symbolised a golden age for the country’s cinema, has died aged 92.Nakadai garnered more than 100 screen credits during a career spanning seven decades, but is perhaps best known internationally for his role in Ran, Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 epic set in the Sengoku “warring states” period that took its inspiration from Shakespeare’s King Lear. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
