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Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed

Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.

Asda sells 24 stores in £568m property deal

Asda strengthens its finances with a £568m sale-and-leaseback of 24 supermarkets and a depot. The stores will continue operating as usual. Discover the details.

Reeves abandons income tax rise for millions

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.

UK SMEs start with less than £6,000

New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.

Urgent ISA warning for UK households

UK savers urged to move cash ISA funds to higher-paying accounts ahead of potential Labour Budget changes. Discover top tax-free savings rates exceeding 4%.

Tax Uncertainty Halts UK Electric Car Adoption

New data reveals nearly half of UK drivers are reconsidering electric vehicle purchases due to uncertain tax changes. Discover how policy shifts are impacting the EV market.

Urgent ISA warning as £20k allowance faces cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may slash the Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000. Experts urge savers to use their full allowance before the November budget to shield savings from tax.

Midlands Finance Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Discover the winners of the Midlands Finance Awards 2025, celebrating the region's top financial talent and innovation. Over £3,400 was raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.

High Earners Risk Losing Child Benefit in Tax Trap

Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim

A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.

Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban

Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.

Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.

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