UK weather: ‘blizzard conditions’ likely in north-east England 20. November 2025 (08:36) Snow hits UK coasts and worst-affected regions could face travel disruption and power cuts, says Met OfficeBlizzard conditions are possible in parts of north-east England where an amber warning for snow has come into force, the Met Office has said.Sleet and snow showers continued to hit UK coasts overnight into Thursday, with the worst-affected areas facing disruption to travel and potential power cuts, the forecaster said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Mark Speakman stands down as leader of NSW Liberals with Kellie Sloane expected to replace him 20. November 2025 (08:28) Opposition leader says ‘brand damage’ from the federal Liberals had colleagues looking for generational change and endorses Sloane as replacementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales Liberals are expected to choose former journalist and first-term MP Kellie Sloane on Friday to replace Mark Speakman as the state’s opposition leader, after Speakman bowed to pressure on Thursday night and resigned.Speakman, who began the day defending his leadership in a round of media interviews, stepped down at 5pm saying he had been visited by Sloane who had said she wanted to be leader. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor urged not to ‘go soft’ on gambling ads after reports the government may resist a total ban 20. November 2025 (08:11) Crossbenchers and gambling harm advocates criticise suggestion the long-delayed recommendation may not happen due to under-16s social media banFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCrossbench politicians and gambling harm advocates have urged the Albanese government to follow through on the late MP Peta Murphy’s long-delayed recommendation to ban wagering ads, amid media reports Labor may baulk at putting major restrictions on television and online promotions.The Australian Financial Review reported on Thursday the government may not pursue a total ban on online gambling ads, partly due to the under-16s social media ban helping stop children seeing digital advertisements. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests 20. November 2025 (07:00) Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodusUp to 50,000 nurses could quit the UK over the government’s immigration proposals, plunging the NHS into its biggest ever workforce crisis, research suggests.Keir Starmer has vowed to curb net migration, with plans to force migrants to wait as long as 10 years to apply to settle in the UK instead of automatically gaining settled status after five years. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
British Jews turn to Greens and Reform UK as support for main parties drops 20. November 2025 (07:00) Study finds new party divide as backing for Labour and Conservatives plunges from 84% in 2020 to 58% in 2025A new party divide is emerging among British Jews, research has found, with support rising fast for the Greens – buoyed up by younger and “anti-Zionist” Jews – while older Orthodox men turn to Reform UK as trust in the two main parties “collapses”.Support for Labour and the Conservatives among British Jews had fallen to 58% by July 2025 from nearly 84% in 2020, according to a report from the Institute of Jewish Policy Research (JPR), which said it was “the lowest level we’ve ever recorded by some distance”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australian living in Thailand faces trial over alleged criminal defamation of Malaysian government 20. November 2025 (06:55) Murray Hunter charged with offence which carries a potential penalty of two years in jail, or a 200,000 baht (AUD$9,500) fineAn Australian academic and journalist faces up to two years in prison after being charged – in Thailand – with defaming the Malaysian government.Murray Hunter, a longtime resident of southern Thailand, will stand trial in Bangkok next month, charged with criminal defamation over articles critical of the Malaysian government’s internet regulator. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
