£75k earners face 60% effective tax rates
New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.
New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.
UK businesses urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene as banks fail to pass on Bank of England rate cuts to struggling enterprises across Britain.
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist, with Monetary Policy Committee members divided on future direction.
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.
Cybersecurity experts reveal critical safety concerns affecting Uber users across the UK. Discover the essential precautions you need to take immediately.
New government data reveals Birmingham's recycling performance has worsened for the second year running, with the city now ranking among England's worst performers in waste management.
High street banking giant Santander announces significant cuts to popular savings accounts, leaving customers facing reduced returns amid ongoing cost of living pressures.
As Wolves search for Gary O'Neil's successor, we break down the surprising win rates of leading contenders including Julen Lopetegui and Roberto De Zerbi in the Premier League.
Exclusive data reveals shocking disparities in driving test success rates across West Midlands test centres, with some locations seeing fewer than one in three learners pass their practical exam.
New analysis reveals UK unemployment is forecast to rise significantly to 4.2% by mid-2024, with the Bank of England's interest rate hikes creating challenging conditions for businesses and job seekers alike.
Nationwide launches a double financial boost for savers - a £200 switching incentive plus a competitive 5.5% savings rate for qualifying members. Discover how to maximise your money in the current economic climate.
A Birmingham taxi driver's quick thinking and emergency code protocol helped prevent a potential mass casualty event during a city centre knife attack, earning him national recognition as a true community hero.
Millions of pensioners across the UK are set for a significant income boost next year as the full breakdown of new State Pension rates is officially confirmed. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive from April 2025.
Millions of Lloyds Banking Group customers to benefit from significant APR reductions on credit cards as bank responds to cost of living pressures.
London taxi passengers face significant fare increases as TfL approves higher rates for black cabs amidst ongoing cost of living pressures.
Exclusive: DWP minister Mims Davies reveals crucial update on Universal Credit payments and confirms timeline for annual benefit rate review affecting millions.
Financial experts warn UK property investors of imminent mortgage rate changes that could significantly affect investment returns and rental market dynamics.
UK house prices unexpectedly rose in June 2024, with average property values increasing to £266,064. Discover the latest market trends and what this means for buyers and sellers across Britain.
Shocking new analysis reveals nearly 8 million UK households will see mortgage payments surge by average £1,800 annually, creating a 'perfect storm' for family finances.
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
Exclusive research reveals how soaring mortgage costs are shutting out thousands of West Midlands homebuyers, even those earning above-average wages. Discover which areas have become unaffordable.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical reform of 'broken' business rates system to save struggling shops and create level playing field for British businesses.
An Iranian asylum seeker paid £400 for a taxi from Coventry to London only to be abandoned in Wolverhampton, leading to a court case that exposes transport exploitation.