Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget, sources say
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.

Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

The country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities following a weekend of riots.

Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

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