62 minutes ago Treasury rakes in nearly £14 billion in stamp duties, capital gains and inheritance tax over the past six months, figures reveal

The Treasury has raked in £13.8 billion in capital gains tax, stamp duties and inheritance tax over the past six months - as Rachel Reeves prepares to squeeze more out of them.

Economics

68 minutes ago ACLU rejects staff petition to divest from Israel and condemn war in Gaza

Group reportedly decided public stance on war was ‘not needed’ to carry out its domestic mission

Politics

1 hour ago Ukrainian 'top gun' pilot becomes one of the first to complete RAF training course and declares: 'All Ukrainians really appreciate Britain's support' amid war with Russia

A Ukrainian 'top gun' pilot who has become one of the first to complete a training course run by the RAF has thanked Britain for its help - declaring: 'All Ukrainians really appreciate your support.'

Events

2 hours ago Scots students issued asthma warning amid fears of hospital admissions

The number who will need hospital treatment is expected to double so they should make asthma preparations a priority

Events

2 hours ago Half of parents do not read to their young children every day – survey

Fewer families are engaging in daily activities which support early language development compared with five years ago, a charity says.

Society

3 hours ago US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’

Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign eventDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsKamala Harris has a significant advantage over Donald Trump among young voters, matching the lead Joe Biden ended up taking in the 2020 election, a new poll finds.The survey from CNBC Generation Lab shows Harris up 20 percentage points with voters aged 18 to 34, with 60% support compared with Trump’s 40%. That’s about the same margin by which Biden won the group four years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

4 hours ago US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses former president’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’

Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign eventDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsKamala Harris has a significant advantage over Donald Trump among young voters, matching the lead Joe Biden ended up taking in the 2020 election, a new poll finds.The survey from CNBC Generation Lab shows Harris up 20 percentage points with voters aged 18 to 34, with 60% support compared with Trump’s 40%. That’s about the same margin by which Biden won the group four years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago US elections live: Walz says Trump doesn’t have ‘stamina’ to debate Harris and dismisses McDonald’s appearance as ‘stunt’

Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign eventDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsKamala Harris has a significant advantage over Donald Trump among young voters, matching the lead Joe Biden ended up taking in the 2020 election, a new poll finds.The survey from CNBC Generation Lab shows Harris up 20 percentage points with voters aged 18 to 34, with 60% support compared with Trump’s 40%. That’s about the same margin by which Biden won the group four years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago Haiti's Justice Ministry warns of threats against prime minister and his Cabinet

Haiti’s Justice Ministry has called for a boost in security for Prime Minister Garry Conille and other Cabinet officials in response to unspecified threats that they could be targeted by malicious parties

Events