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Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

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

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The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

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20 Oct 2026

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

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19 Oct 2026

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

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Trading standards officers say AI is “super-charging” existing scams through clones and fake websites.

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19 Oct 2026

Microsoft pulls out of UK’s largest AI data centre

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.

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19 Oct 2026

China’s growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

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19 Oct 2026

People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine

Author: admintech | Filed under: Business

Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers “share the carriage, not […]

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17 Oct 2026

Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push

Author: admintech | Filed under: Technology

The company outlined a $65 million budget last year when it embarked on an effort to elect state politicians friendly to the A.I. industry.

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