Instructional Video2:09
60 Second Histories

The Magna Carta - part 1

K - 5th
Part one of the Magna Carta explains how William Marshal, first Earl of Pembroke, rode to Runnymede in 1215 to witness King John sign the Magna Carta and explains why the Magna Carta was needed
Instructional Video4:34
PBS

How Do Your Tax Dollars Get Spent?

12th - Higher Ed
Remember when you received your first paycheck at your first job and the amount was a little lower than expected? Surprise! Some of that money was already spent for you. Have you ever stopped to figure out exactly WHAT is being bought...
Instructional Video2:26
Jam Campus

Causes of the French Revolution Song

6th - 8th
Learn about the causes of the French Revolution in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
Instructional Video15:00
Hip Hughes History

Colonialism in America Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes explains some long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century.
News Clip32:07
Press Association

We won't be coming back with more borrowing or taxes - Chancellor - full CBI session

Higher Ed
The Chancellor told the CBI conference she would not be coming back with more borrowing or taxes. Asked if she could confirm there would be no more big tax rises on businesses, Rachel Reeves said: “I faced a problem, and I faced into...
News Clip3:32
Press Association

We won't be coming back with more borrowing or taxes - Chancellor

Higher Ed
The Chancellor told the CBI conference she would not be coming back with more borrowing or taxes. Asked if she could confirm there would be no more big tax rises on businesses, Rachel Reeves said: “I faced a problem, and I faced into...
News Clip1:02
Press Association

Judge me on growth, says Reeves as she faces Budget backlash from business

Higher Ed
Rachel Reeves urged business chiefs to judge her on her ability to deliver economic growth as she faced claims she was treating firms as a “cash cow” by hiking taxes. The Chancellor acknowledged she had received a lot of “feedback” over...
News Clip3:13
Curated Video

Colorado voters to decide whether 6.5% excise tax will be levied on gun manufacturers, suppliers

Higher Ed
If approved in Colorado, the tax would be on top of the 10 to 11% excise tax the federal government placed on firearms starting in 1919. (Scripps News)
News Clip2:57
Press Association

Politicians react to the Chancellor's first Budget

Higher Ed
Politicians speak to the media on College Green in Westminster, London, after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget in the Houses of Parliament
News Clip1:54
Press Association

2024 Budget: What you need to know

Higher Ed
We take a look at the key points from Chancellor Rachel Reeves's 2024 Budget.
News Clip3:32
Press Association

Autumn Budget: Tory MP Mark Garnier reacts

Higher Ed
Conservative MP Mark Garnier criticises the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, claiming the Labour Party are "rewriting history" in an "extraordinary, aggressive way".
News Clip4:58
Press Association

Autumn Budget: Jonathan Ashworth, Daisy Cooper and Richard Tice reactions

Higher Ed
Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper and Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice react to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, with Mr Tice giving it a "3 out of 10" rating.
News Clip3:52
Press Association

Autumn Budget: Robert Jenrick reaction

Higher Ed
Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick gives his reaction to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, calling it the "largest heist in modern political history".
News Clip3:02
Press Association

Conservatives call on Government to ‘think again’ on winter fuel payment

Higher Ed
Conservative MP Mel Stride speaks to PA ahead of handing in a petition to the Treasury, signed by Conservative MPs, calling for the Government to stop the planned cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment, on College Green in Westminster, London.
News Clip5:43
Curated Video

Certain tax cuts are set to expire next year. Here's what that means

Higher Ed
Certain tax cuts are set to expire at the end of next year, and that could mean 'a mixed bag of pros and cons' according to Jared Feldman, a tax advisor at accounting firm Anchin. (Scripps News)
News Clip1:15
Press Association

Taoiseach hints billions of euro in back taxes from Apple could go on housing

Higher Ed
The Taoiseach has hinted where the government could spend the billions of euro in back taxes from Apple, saying areas worthy of consideration include housing and infrastructure. Simon Harris said the three-party coalition Government...
News Clip35:11
Press Association

PM Starmer addresses TUC Congress in Brighton- Full Speech

Higher Ed
Full speech of UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, addressing the TUC Congress in Brighton on Tuesday. The Labour leader became the first PM, since 2009, to deliver a speech at the Congress. He told unions there was a “mood of change”...
News Clip4:56
Press Association

PM Starmer says bosses do not ‘want to rip up employee rights’

Higher Ed
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, while addressing the TUC Congress in Brighton on Tuesday, insisted bosses are not “knocking on my door saying they want to rip up employee rights” as he defended his plan to tackle bad working...
News Clip4:24
Press Association

Drawing down Apple tax billions will take months – Ireland’s finance minister

Higher Ed
It will take Ireland months to draw down billions of euro in back taxes from Apple following a ruling by Europe’s top court, its finance minister said. The Irish government said it “will respect” an order to recover more than 13 billion...
News Clip1:01
Press Association

Keir Starmer: Bosses do not ‘want to rip up employee rights’

Higher Ed
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted bosses are not “knocking on my door saying they want to rip up employee rights” as he defended his plan to tackle bad working practices. The Prime Minister, who vowed to “rewrite the rules of our economy”...
News Clip0:30
Curated Video

Hunter Biden expected to change not guilty plea in federal tax evasion case

Higher Ed
Hunter Biden is now expected to plead guilty to federal charges over an alleged four-year scheme to evade paying taxes totaling at least $1.4 million. (Scripps News)
News Clip35:59
Press Association

"Maybe not the best at comebacks" - Q&A with James Cleverly at Conservative Party leadership campaign event

Higher Ed
James Cleverly answered questions from the press during the Conservative Party leadership campaign event at the old war rooms. He spoke about his plans if he was made leader of the party.
News Clip3:34
Press Association

Robert Jenrick vows to oppose Labour’s ‘war on the middle classes’

Higher Ed
Rachel Reeves’ first budget will be a “declaration of war on the middle classes”, Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick warned as he insisted he could provide tough opposition to Labour. At a leadership rally on the eve of Parliament’s...
News Clip3:59
Curated Video

Experts say no tax on tips will not benefit workers

Higher Ed
Whoever wins in 2025, tax policy will be high on Congress' agenda next year. But for taxes on tips, it may be an issue that keeps the the politicians on one side and experts on the other. (Scripps News)