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.

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.

French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

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

Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.