Politics
Swiss Voters Reject 50% Inheritance Tax: A Warning for UK Fiscal Policy
Switzerland's overwhelming rejection of a 50% inheritance tax offers a stark lesson for the UK's fiscal debate. Discover why capital flight fears should shape Westminster's approach.
Culture
Fallout Season 2 Review: Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Delivers Hilarious Chaos
Prime Video's Fallout season two blends savage humour with stellar guest stars. Read our review of the post-apocalyptic thriller that's more hilarious than terrifying.
Sports
Steve Smith Ruled Out of Third Ashes Test with Concussion Injury
Australia suffer major Ashes blow as Steve Smith is ruled out of the third Test in Adelaide due to concussion. Usman Khawaja returns to the side. Get the latest team news.
Business
UK Spends £120m to Bail Out Last Chemical Plant at Grangemouth
The government has announced a £120m bailout for Scotland's Grangemouth chemical plant, the last of its kind in the UK. While saving jobs, the move highlights a reactive industrial strategy and a sector in deep crisis. Read the full analysis.
Environment
Transport
London's Major Train Stations to Close Over Christmas
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
M1 closed northbound after serious collision
The M1 motorway is closed northbound between J14 and J15 following a serious crash. Emergency services are on scene. Diversions are in place and delays are expected.
Police seek man after sexual assault on Tube at Upton Park
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a District line train at Upton Park station during rush hour. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
Paris Unveils Europe's Longest Urban Cable Car
Paris launches a 4.5km cable car, Europe's longest, connecting isolated suburbs to the Metro in 18 minutes. Could London learn from this transport solution?
Fatality on London Underground Central line at Loughton
A person has died after falling on the tracks at Loughton Underground station. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest.