High-emission drivers face £200 VED increase from 2026
New 2026 VED bands will add £200 to tax for cars emitting over 255g/km CO2. Check if your vehicle is exempt and how the changes affect you.
New 2026 VED bands will add £200 to tax for cars emitting over 255g/km CO2. Check if your vehicle is exempt and how the changes affect you.
Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push state pensioners with small private savings into paying income tax from 2027. Experts warn of financial strain.
A major fire involving 300 tonnes of scrap metal erupted in Birmingham's Hockley area. 35 firefighters battled the blaze, with residents warned to keep windows closed. Read the full details.
S Club 7 member Jon Lee sparks reunion rumours for 2026 with a nostalgic Instagram post. Fans are excited for a potential tour and new music. Read the latest details.
HMRC issues a warning to UK employees receiving Christmas bonuses. Experts explain how tax bands can slash your take-home pay and offer smart strategies, like pension sacrifice, to protect your money.
Up to 35 firefighters battled a major fire involving 300 tonnes of scrap metal waste in Hockley, Birmingham. Park Road remains closed as crews work to extinguish hotspots.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms frozen tax bands, dragging millions into higher rates. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your income and pension. Sign up for our money-saving newsletter.
Fans discover the late Black Sabbath legend's surprising daily habit involving Pink Lady apples. A look back at the rock icon's softer side and enduring legacy.
Join author Duncan Beedie for a rockin' book reading of 'Heavy Metal Badger' at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on 13 Dec. Interactive sessions & signed copies. Book tickets now!
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pension-only retirees won't pay income tax this Parliament, addressing the frozen allowance issue. Read the full details and implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new tax bands for property and dividend income, with a top rate of 47% to ensure fairer taxation on assets.
Frozen income tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax rise, dragging millions into higher bands. Discover how to protect your finances from fiscal drag.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike but will extend frozen tax bands in the Budget, dragging millions into higher tax brackets. Read the full analysis.
Over 100,000 UK households in council tax bands F, G and H face an average £4,500 surcharge from Wednesday. Labour's new property levy sparks housing market concerns.
Leaked VED bands for 2026 show millions of UK drivers facing inflation-linked tax hikes. Discover how much more you could pay from April 2026.
Millions of UK households face council tax hikes of up to 10% as Labour considers removing the referendum requirement. Discover how this affects you.
Jack Osbourne reveals the shocking truth behind his father Ozzy's infamous dove-biting incident that shocked the music industry. Discover the full story.
PM Keir Starmer declines to rule out freezing income tax bands as Autumn Budget approaches. Get the latest on potential tax changes affecting millions.
Nu metal titans Slipknot have sold a majority stake in their back catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners in a deal valuing their work at $120 million. Discover the details of this major music industry transaction.
Xiao Long Lin from Birmingham sentenced to over two years for vicious metal pole assault and dealing cannabis worth £12,000. Read the full court details.
Thousands of flat owners in England could face new £6,000 bills under Labour's proposed mansion tax. Discover how the Autumn Budget on November 26 might affect you.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large quantity of cable was stolen from a site on Ridgacre Road in West Bromwich. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Exclusive early rumours suggest Download Festival 2026 might break tradition with potential headliners including Rage Against The Machine and Bring Me The Horizon.
The legendary Download Festival has announced its first wave of acts for 2026, featuring rock royalty and metal giants at Donington Park. Early bird tickets are selling fast!
Two decades on, we re-examine Soulfly's divisive 2000 album 'Primitive' and explore why this brutal masterpiece deserves recognition beyond its initial mixed reception.
Discover what happened to the members of All Saints after their chart-topping success. From fashion ventures to solo careers and family life - see where Nicole, Natalie, Melanie and Shaznay are today.
Discover the incredible true story of how five unknown performers became the world's biggest girl group - from a newspaper ad to global domination.
A ten-year-old Birmingham schoolboy cheats death after being impaled through the leg by a metal railing spike in a shocking playground accident that required emergency services to free him.
Early whispers about Download Festival 2026 are already circulating, with fans eagerly anticipating lineup announcements and ticket details for the legendary rock event.