HMRC warns over 55% tax on early pension access
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
A woman in her 60s suffered life-threatening stab wounds in Evesham on Boxing Day. Clive Harris, 57, has been charged with attempted murder. Read the latest.
Heathrow Airport introduces a £7 drop-off fee and strict 10-minute limit from January 1, 2026. Drivers face an £80 fine for non-payment. Learn the new rules and how to pay.
Two men arrested over the fatal stabbing of a 30-year-old in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day have been released. A woman is now in custody as police continue their investigation.
West Midlands Police launch murder investigation after a 30-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a property on Burcot Avenue in the early hours of December 25. Two men have been arrested.
A murder probe is underway after a man was fatally stabbed on Burcot Avenue, Wolverhampton, in the early hours of Christmas Day 2025. Two men are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
New data reveals 71% of drivers worry about EV range, but experts say myths, not technology, are slowing adoption. Discover the facts on charging and battery life.
Electric vehicle owners in London must now pay the daily Congestion Charge as the Cleaner Vehicle Discount ends. Find out how the new rules will impact your travel costs.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
Labour's new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles, charging 3p per mile, faces fierce criticism from industry leaders who warn it will hinder EV adoption. Read the full reaction.
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death on Burcot Avenue in the early hours of Christmas Day. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Contact police with information.
A 30-year-old man has died after a stabbing in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Christmas Day. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson discusses Ofgem's 2026 rule change requiring low or no standing charge tariffs. Will Octopus offer one? Find out the details and potential impact on your bills.
Abdou Sillah, 23, charged with murder and knife possession after Kiirpaal Nhian, 29, was fatally stabbed in Small Heath. He will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on 26 December. Police appeal for witnesses.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
Labour announces a new pay-per-mile car tax of 3p for EVs and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids from 2028. Experts warn it's the 'thin end of the wedge' and could quickly rise to 10p per mile.
Electric vehicle owners in London must pay the congestion charge from January 2, marking the end of a key perk. Daily rates rise to £18, with a discount for EVs.
The Government confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles. Find out how much you'll pay and when it starts.
Ernest Heinz, known for a Sopranos role, faces 31 charges including attempted murder after a September 2024 road rage shooting in New Jersey that left a mother blind in one eye.
London drivers lose 100% ULEZ Cleaner Vehicle Discount from 25 December 2025. New tiered system for electric vehicles starts January 2026. Read the full details and political reaction.
Funeral arrangements for Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele are pending as their children break silence. Their son, Nick, faces two counts of first-degree murder. Read the latest.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Alison Galvani speaks out after her 81-year-old father is charged with murdering her mother Nancy in 1982. Case breakthrough after decades. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle will patrol streets from January 2026, using cameras to fine drivers parked on zig-zags and bus stops. Find out what it means for you.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle, equipped with HD cameras, will patrol from January to catch drivers parking illegally on zig zags and bus stops. Find out how it works.
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, was found dead in Florida. Dwain Hall, 53, is charged with her murder after she allegedly flew to the US to be killed.
DVLA letters demand a new £195 road tax payment from electric vehicle owners. Find out who is affected and what future charges are planned for UK drivers.
A 28-year-old man arrested over a fatal stabbing in Small Heath has been released on conditional bail. Police continue their murder investigation. Call 101 with information.