Birmingham ram-raiders forced to repay £250k
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full story.
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full story.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
HMRC has clarified its tax refund process, confirming payments will reach UK households within eight weeks. Learn how to claim your money and avoid common pitfalls.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could slash ISA allowances from £20,000 to £10,000, exposing millions to tax bills. Act now to protect your savings before November 26 budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze to 2030, potentially dragging millions into higher tax bands. Discover how this 'stealth tax' could impact your finances.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Aston, Birmingham, on suspicion of terrorism offences including encouragement of terrorism. She remains in police custody.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans a Budget tax raid on pension salary sacrifice, potentially raising £4bn. Critics warn it will hit ordinary workers' retirement savings. Read the full analysis.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains why state pensioners may soon pay tax, even without other income. Learn how frozen thresholds and April's increase impact you.
Daanish Bhatti jailed for 6+ years after police found a hidden car key leading to a £30,000 drugs haul. He exploited vulnerable people across Derby. Report suspicious activity.
Wealthy UK pensioners could see a £2,500 tax bill increase following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget changes. Discover the impact of the potential income tax rise.
Keane Carter, 25, has been charged with firearm possession after a 'live and viable' shotgun was discovered during a police raid in Chelmsley Wood. A 24-year-old woman was bailed.
Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
HMRC increases the trading income threshold to £3,000, freeing 300,000 from Self-Assessment. Discover how this tax simplification benefits you.
A UK taxpayer is wrongly pursued for a £2,500 debt after HMRC paid their tax refund to an impersonator. Learn how to protect yourself from tax refund scams.
HMRC advises thousands of UK households to use a specific four-word phrase when calling to resolve tax code issues. Learn how to update your tax-free allowance efficiently.
Sam Cox, 27, sentenced to 31 months for drug dealing. Police seized cocaine, cannabis and £4,599 cash during raid on his grandmother's Ashby home. Read the full story.
HMRC is issuing P800 tax calculation letters. Check if you've overpaid tax and are due a refund on your pension, pay, or self-assessment. Act now to claim.
Nearly 80,000 pensioners face a punishing 60% effective tax rate due to a frozen tax threshold. Discover how this 'tax trap' works and what you can do.
West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.
A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
HMRC has enlisted nearly 5,000 volunteers to test its new Making Tax Digital system for income tax, set to roll out for earners over £30,000 from 2027. Discover the changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could double council tax for top bands and introduce a 'mansion tax'. Discover how these changes might affect your household finances.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
HMRC's duplicate 'simple assessment' tax demands create confusion, with experts warning savers could overpay. Learn how to check your bill and avoid paying twice.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed mansion tax could see 2.4 million UK properties revalued. Discover how bands F, G, and H are affected and the potential new surcharge.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to increase income tax, breaking from speculation. Discover the full details of the upcoming Budget and its impact on your finances.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Police discovered a cannabis farm with 30 plants worth £30,000 during a raid in Wolverhampton. A man was arrested and released under investigation. Read the latest update.