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.

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.

US church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.