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World

UK Budget: what Britons on different incomes are expecting

Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, the BBC spoke to people on different incomes — from a universal credit recipient to a high-earning financier — about what they want to see in the tax and spending plan. Their requests: help for single parents, cuts to taxes and fuel duty, access to pension credit, and reform of student loan interest rates. Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget, the BBC spoke to people on different incomes — from a universal credit recipient to a high-earning financier — about what they want to see in the tax and spending plan. Their requests: help for single parents, lower taxes and fuel duties, access to pension credit, and reform of student loan interest rates.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Economy

UK Chancellor John Healey announces scrapping of tariffs on marmalade, cornichons and over 100 goods ahead of the budget

A day before the budget, UK Chancellor John Healey announced a package of 'everyday fixes': scrapping import tariffs on more than 100 products, reforming carer's allowance, making the mileage deduction rate permanent, and two weeks of paternity pay for the self-employed. The Conservatives criticised the initiative. Expected savings for households are up to £21 a year.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

New mass protests sweep France: over 1,300 arrested, clashes in several cities

On 24 October 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets to protest against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police arrested 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. The authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still broke out in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. On October 24, 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police detained 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. Authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still occurred in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Italy beefs up security ahead of October 24 cost-of-living protests

Nationwide protests against the rising cost of living are planned in Italy and France on October 24. Rome will deploy about 1,500 police officers, drones and Carabinieri aircraft, Milan about 1,000 police and Carabinieri, 300 municipal staff and 500 soldiers. After the riots of October 17, Digos searched around 100 people, including 51 minors.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Protests in Europe and Asia: rising cost of living and record wealth gap

Mass protests have swept a number of countries in Europe and Asia. In France, more than 500,000 people took to the streets, with incidents of vandalism reported. There is no single unifying cause, but the backdrop is the rising cost of living and, according to UBS, an enormous wealth gap: 1.5% of adults own 48.4% of the world's capital.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Society

Students blocked the entrance to the Louvre in support of schoolchildren's protests

On 19 October 2026, students of the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to the museum in Paris, preventing it from opening at its usual time of 9 a.m. The action was held in support of the nationwide high school student movement and against the backdrop of mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied over the weekend by riots, arrests and a resignation that President Macron refused to accept. On 19 October 2026, students of the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to the museum in Paris, preventing it from opening at its usual time of 9 a.m. The action was held in support of a nationwide high school students' movement and took place amid mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied over the weekend by riots, arrests and a resignation that President Macron refused to accept.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Economy

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.8% in September 2026 amid an energy price surge

According to ECB estimates, eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August. The main driver was energy: prices rose 18.8% due to a halt in LNG production amid the war in the Middle East. Lithuania recorded the highest rate (6.1%), Malta the lowest (2.4%). The EU proposed energy resilience measures but rejected requests from Italy and Greece for fiscal flexibility.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
World

More than 200 arrested in Milan on second day of riots over cost of living

In Milan, on the second day of clashes during a protest against the cost of living, police arrested more than 200 people since Saturday. Police used tear gas and water cannons, and shops near the Duomo square were looted. Mayor Giuseppe Sala spoke of a 'new phenomenon', while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Tension persists in Paris after days of protests across France

After several days of unrest in France, sparked by protests over the cost of living, a fire broke out in Paris on Sunday evening, October 18, near Place de la République. Police cordoned off the area and firefighters battled the blaze. Looting of a clothing store and bicycle burnings were reported.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Protests against rising prices took place in Italy after the riots in France: clashes in Milan, Turin and Bologna

After mass protests in France, demonstrations against the cost of living swept through Italian cities and escalated into clashes with police. In Milan, 50 people were detained, in Turin — 12, in Bologna — 7. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence; the CGIL union leader announced a general strike for November 20.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read