NS&I warning to Premium Bonds customers over prize choice
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Police Chief Under Fire Over 'Fictitious' Match in Fan Ban
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford faces MPs' scrutiny over a controversial fan ban citing a 'fictitious' match. His job is safe for now. Read the full investigation details.
MPs question police over Villa Park fan ban decision
West Midlands Police chiefs face a parliamentary grilling over the controversial ban on Israeli fans for the Aston Villa match. Follow the latest developments and calls for resignations.
MPs Question Police Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban
West Midlands Police face a parliamentary inquiry over the controversial decision to ban Israeli fans from a Villa Park match, amid claims of antisemitism and false intelligence.
Supermarket Tax Hike After Budget U-turn
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
Reeves secures bank backing for Budget with tax relief
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses calls for bank tax hikes as lenders pledge support for Budget measures. Exclusive details on the Treasury's strategy to secure City backing.
DWP creates new team to protect vulnerable claimants
The DWP has established a new safeguarding unit following a scathing report from MPs demanding a 'deep rooted culture change'. Discover the department's new strategy.
Birmingham HMO debate: 'We need them' says councillor
Birmingham planners defer decision on Cotteridge HMO conversion amid resident objections. Councillor admits city 'needs HMOs' despite daily complaints. Read the latest.
Labour faces backlash over driving test backlog
The Transport Committee challenges Labour's handling of the DVSA driving test backlog. Discover how resale bots and examiner shortages impact learner drivers nationwide.
Solihull planners reject 'mini mansion' extension plan
Solihull Council rejects controversial Shirley home extension after planners cite 'conflicting information' over measurements and loss of light concerns. Read the full story.
HMRC halts child benefit for thousands in data error
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
Luxury Dorridge house approved despite objections
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
Roundabout advertising gets green light in Meriden
Solihull Council approves controversial advertising signs on Meriden roundabout despite villagers' objections about driver distraction and visual impact. Decision follows 15-year precedent.
MPs: Cutting cash ISA limit won't boost stocks
Treasury Committee warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that reducing cash ISA allowance could increase mortgage rates instead of stimulating stock market investment.
Reeves may cut cycle-to-work scheme for luxury bikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers reinstating a cap on the cycle-to-work scheme to stop taxpayers funding 'luxury leisure' e-bikes. HMRC data shows costs have surged.
181,000 petition against school holiday price hikes
Over 180,000 people sign a petition against 'unfair' school holiday prices, as MPs debate fines for term-time absences. Is it time for travel firms to change?
Fuel Duty Freeze Scrapped in Stealth Tax Move
Rachel Reeves is set to maintain the fuel duty freeze while scrapping a key tax relief, effectively increasing costs for millions of British motorists as petrol prices remain high.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
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.
Budget 2025: Chancellor won't rule out tax rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as she refuses to rule out tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget while defending her economic strategy against criticism.
State Pension Tax Trap: Millions Face 2026 Demands
Nearly nine million pensioners could be dragged into the tax net as the frozen personal allowance threshold collides with rising state pension payments, creating a fiscal timebomb for retirees.
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