Burnham Supports £1,200 Property Tax Plan
Andy Burnham supports a proportional property tax that would charge £1,200 annually for homes worth £250,000, a plan from Fairer Share that could replace council tax.
Andy Burnham supports a proportional property tax that would charge £1,200 annually for homes worth £250,000, a plan from Fairer Share that could replace council tax.
Birmingham City will see 14 players become free agents on July 1, including senior defender Jonathan Panzo, as the club prepares for the new season with only one new signing so far.
A four-piece luggage set from Amazon, compatible with Ryanair and EasyJet hand luggage rules, has been reduced to £71.48, saving shoppers over £50.
Wavensmere Homes has appointed a new finance business partner, strengthening its financial team as the housebuilder continues to expand across the Midlands.
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UK GDP grew 0.6% in Q1 2026, driven by services and stockpiling amid Iran war, but 2025 growth revised to 1.3%. Chancellor Reeves faces removal as Burnham prepares to take over.
Turtle Bay has permanently closed its Solihull branch, along with two others, as the Caribbean restaurant chain proposes a Company Voluntary Arrangement to manage debts while continuing to trade.
Aston Villa have identified Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes as a serious option to replace Emiliano Martinez, with talks held and a £20 million fee discussed.
Gloucestershire Airport is back on the market after a previous sale fell through. The loss-making site reported an unaudited loss of £2.1m, but bosses refuse to explain the losses publicly.
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BMO Financial Group has agreed to acquire the capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group for approximately A$80 million, expanding its Australian operations.
Binzhou, a city in China's Shandong province, is undergoing a major industrial transformation from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing, driven by innovation and technology.
A Birmingham-based textile company has announced a £50 million regeneration project to revitalise the historic Weiqiao Town, creating over 200 jobs and preserving local heritage.
Cape Verde's national team goalkeeper has signed a partnership with UFL, the mobile football game, aiming to boost the sport's visibility in Africa and engage fans through exclusive content.
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The Round of Beef pub in Halesowen will close on August 2 after 11 years. Owners vow to make final five weeks memorable, thanking loyal customers.
Sainsbury's launches a Nectar deal on Picky Bits, offering football fans savings on snack platters for match days. The promotion runs until March 2025.
New build homeowners may receive up to £6,200 each from a £4.5 billion collective legal action against seven major housebuilders for alleged price-fixing.
Homes England markets Plot 12 on Newcastle Quayside, a two-acre site near Ouseburn, for development. Bids due by September 18, with interest from residential and commercial sectors.
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RecommendedNatWest Group plc announces Erminia (Ernie) Johannson as independent non-executive director from 1 July 2026, impacting all 20 million customers across retail, commercial, and private banking.
From Tuesday, June 30, employers can claim £3,000 for hiring eligible young people out of work for six months, as PM Starmer steps down.
Birmingham City have only completed one signing so far, Jhon Solis for £6m, while rivals like Norwich, Stoke, and Southampton have made multiple moves in the summer 2026 window.
Retirees are rushing to purchase annuities before Labour's 2027 pension inheritance tax rule change, with Standard Life reporting a fourfold increase in over-75 buyers in early 2026.
Nationwide Building Society announces 600 job cuts due to role duplication after its takeover of Virgin Money, affecting staff at both lenders.
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Plans to convert a former pub in Sandwell into a Morrisons convenience store have sparked local opposition over traffic and community impact.
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A Ryanair-approved cabin bag is available on Amazon for £20, meeting the airline's strict 40x20x25cm underseat dimensions. The deal includes free delivery for Prime members.
Gary and Sandra from Redditch secured a Spanish holiday home for £61,500, nearly £30,000 under their £90,000 budget on A Place in the Sun, leaving viewers thrilled.
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RecommendedGroupia Ltd, a Bath-based group travel specialist, has entered administration. Customers with bookings from September 1 face cancellations, while those with earlier trips may still travel.