Sir Alan Bates agrees multimillion-pound settlement over Post Office scandal 04. November 2025 (13:25) Government settles claim from former post office operator more than 20 years after he began his campaign for justiceBusiness live – latest updatesSir Alan Bates has agreed a multimillion-pound settlement with the government more than two decades after he began the campaign for justice for post office operators over the Horizon IT scandal.Bates has previously accused the government of presiding over a “quasi-kangaroo court” system for compensation, and last year said that post office operators may return to court over delays with settling claims. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Cambridgeshire stabbing attack: ‘heroic’ train worker praised for saving passengers’ lives 04. November 2025 (13:25) LNER employee Samir Zitouni, who was hospitalised after Saturday’s incident, hailed by police and transport secretary for ‘bravery beyond measure’A “heroic” member of staff who was seriously injured after the mass stabbing onboard a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday has been praised for his “incredibly brave” actions to protect passengers.Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, remains in hospital after the attacks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
How Trump is weaponizing the DoJ to ‘bully, prosecute, punish and silence’ his foes 04. November 2025 (13:00) President’s pressure on the department to prosecute his enemies is hurting US law and violating policies, say experts Donald Trump’s intense pressure on the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to charge key foes with crimes based on dubious evidence and his ongoing investigations of other political enemies is hurting the rule of law in the US and violating departmental policies which scholars and ex-prosecutors say may help scuttle some charges.They also voice dismay about charges filed against ex-FBI director James Comey and Letitia James, the New York attorney general, by Lindsey Halligan, the ex-White House lawyer and novice prosecutor, who Trump installed in a key US attorney post after forcing out a veteran prosecutor who deemed the cases weak. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
AI firm wins high court ruling after photo agency’s copyright claim 04. November 2025 (12:54) Ruling in case brought by Getty Images against Stability AI is seen as a blow to copyright ownersA London-based artificial intelligence firm has won a landmark high court case examining the legality of AI models using vast troves of copyrighted data without permission.Stability AI, whose directors include the Oscar-winning film-maker behind Avatar, James Cameron, successfully resisted a claim from Getty Images that it had infringed the international photo agency’s copyright. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Concerns raised over planned second removal of Iranian who returned to UK on small boat 04. November 2025 (12:13) Exclusive: Lawyers tell Home Office about health issues of man who says smuggling gangs make it too dangerous for him to go back to FranceAn Iranian man who returned to the UK on a small boat after being sent back to France under the “one in, one out” scheme is facing his second removal on Wednesday despite mounting concerns about his vulnerability.He is being held in a UK immigration detention centre and receiving hourly welfare checks by staff because of concerns about his mental health. He claims to be a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in northern France. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reddit targeted by Australia’s under-16s social media ban as list of platforms grows 04. November 2025 (12:00) Popular platform added to list of companies required to restrict access for children, along with video streaming site KickGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReddit and video streaming platform Kick will join the likes of Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok in being required by the Australian government to ban users under the age of 16, the federal communications minister has revealed.On Wednesday night, Anika Wells announced the list of eight companies which the government expects to block under-16 users from 10 December. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reeves refuses to say she will stick to manifesto pledge on tax rises and insists she must face world ‘as it is’ – UK politics live 04. November 2025 (11:46) Chancellor says she is focused on priorities for British people in pre-budget speech laying ground for expected tax risesBusiness live: Pound lowest since April as investors anticipate budget tax risesReeves says welfare needs to be reformed.There is nothing progressive about refusing to reform a system that is leaving one in eight young people out of education, or employment. I put our public finances back on a firm footing, provided an urgent cash injection into a faltering public services and began rebuilding our economy.But since that budget, the world has thrown even more challenges our way. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US elections 2025 live: Americans go to the polls, with elections in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California 04. November 2025 (11:45) Attention in US and abroad will be on New York mayoral race with Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani facing Andrew Cuomo and Curtis SliwaRecent polling suggests that Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has at least a 10 point lead over his opponents in the mayoral race: independent candidate, Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa.Atlas Intel poll ending 30 October shows Mamdani leading with 41% in support, compared to Cuomo with 34% support and Sliwa getting 24% support. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tommy Robinson cleared of terror-related offence over phone code refusal 04. November 2025 (11:40) Defence argued police engaged in ‘fishing expedition’ when they stopped far-right activist in Folkestone in July 2024Tommy Robinson has been cleared of a terror-related offence after being accused over a refusal to give police access to his phone during a border stop.Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was driving a silver Bentley Bentayga SUV and was on his way to the Spanish tourist hotspot of Benidorm when he was stopped by officers at the Channel tunnel in Folkestone on 28 July 2024, Westminster magistrates court previously heard. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
BP signals more cost cuts on way after fall in profits 04. November 2025 (11:09) Oil and gas company says it will review its portfolio and push to sell off assets fasterBusiness live – latest updatesBP has said it will ramp up efforts to hive off parts of the business, as the energy company reported a drop in profits in its latest quarter.The company reported an underlying profit of $2.2bn (£1.7bn) in the three months ended in September. It marked a slowdown against its previous quarter, when it made a profit of $2.4bn, but beat analyst expectations of $1.98bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
