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.

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.

Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.