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

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

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.

Amendments to the bill are being debated by MPs, as the long-awaited legislation returns to the House of Commons.

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.