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Meanwhile, the Guardian has chosen to lead on criticism of next month’s Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow by some of its sponsors. The paper says companies that are stumping up millions of pounds – including some of Britain’s biggest firms – have condemned the conference as “mis-managed”, “very last-minute”, and which blame “very inexperienced” civil servants for “delayed decisions, poor communication and a breakdown in relations between organisers and the firms”. A Cop26 spokesperson told the paper organisers were “working closely” with sponsors which would increase the value-for-money for taxpayers, and reduce the overall financial cost of the summit.

Guardian Front Page 26th of December 2024

Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed in the UK through online promotions and high street supermarkets, leading to concerns that pharmacies are flouting regulations regarding the marketing of prescription-only medications, with investigations revealing widespread use of loopholes to advertise these drugs, prompting action from the Advertising Standards Agency and other regulatory bodies to ensure consumer protection.

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Guardian Front Page 24th of December 2024

Thames Water, a major utility company, allegedly diverted funds intended for environmental clean-up projects to pay executive bonuses, raising concerns about corporate governance and environmental responsibility amidst ongoing scrutiny over its operations.

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Guardian Front Page 23rd of December 2024

Local authorities and the UK government spent over £100 million in 2022-23 on legal fees and staff to contest special educational needs claims, a strategy criticised for prioritising costs over providing necessary support for children and families.

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