Reform would ‘cut benefits for EU nationals and hike NHS immigration surcharge’ 18. November 2025 (00:06) Party claims its policies would eliminate ‘black hole’ Rachel Reeves faces in the budget – but Labour says the ‘fantasy numbers don’t add up’A Reform UK government would block EU nationals from receiving universal credit, a move that would rip up the post-Brexit trade deal with Europe and risk potential retaliation from Brussels.It is among several proposals that will be announced by Nigel Farage at a press conference on Tuesday. The party claims its measures would save £25bn a year in total – enough to cover the supposed shortfall faced by Rachel Reeves in next week’s budget. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council 18. November 2025 (00:01) Included in the 20-point plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.(BBC News)
Nestlé accused of ’risking health of babies for profit’ over added sugar in cereals sold in African countries 18. November 2025 (00:00) Campaigners say the company is contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, while the firm says it is helping to combat malnutritionNestlé is still adding sugar to most baby cereals sold across Africa, according to an investigation by campaigners who have accused the company of “putting the health of African babies at risk for profit”.The food firm was accused of “double standards” over the researchers’ findings, which come at a time when rates of childhood obesity are rising on the continent, prompting calls for Nestlé to remove all added sugar from baby-food products. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Jess Wilson ousts Brad Battin to become Victorian Liberals’ first female leader; Gurmesh Singh elected to lead NSW nationals 17. November 2025 (23:44) Majority of party room rallies behind 35-year-old shadow treasurer. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW premier, Chris Minns, says a $60 toll cap for Sydney’s roads will be extended beyond its expiry date at the end of this year, and the government is considering two-way tolling on the Harbour Bridge to fund the cap permanently.The cap, under which drivers claim up to $340 a week back from the government after spending $60 for each registered vehicle, was put in place at the start of 2024, and was due to expire on New Year’s Day, 2026.We’re going to keep it. We can’t get rid of it. It’s a massive cost-of-living relief measure for literally hundreds of thousands of people who live in western Sydney, and without a $60 a week toll cap, they’ll be paying full market rates to use toll roads in Sydney. It’s hugely, hugely onerous for them. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney’s $60 road toll cap to be made permanent with plan for two-way fee on Harbour Bridge to fund it 17. November 2025 (23:42) ‘It’s a massive cost-of-living relief measure for hundreds of thousands of people who live in western Sydney,’ premier Chris Minns saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government plans to make permanent a $60 weekly cap for tolls on Sydney’s roads, with the premier saying it could be funded by reintroducing two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.The cap – under which drivers can claim up to $340 a week back from the government after spending $60 per vehicle – started in early 2024 and was due to expire at the end of this year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump Gaza plan: UN security council approves US-drafted resolution for international stabilisation force – live 17. November 2025 (23:42) UN body quickly passes resolution that also includes reference to a future Palestinian state The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins.Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, leaving the devastated strip divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, according to US military planning documents seen by the Guardian and sources briefed on American plans. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
