Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.

We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.

Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.