Rachel Reeves Confirms £3,420 Car Tax for Post-2017 Cars
Rachel Reeves announces new tax bands for cars registered after April 2017, with charges up to £5,690. Drivers face additional costs for high-emission vehicles.
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Cheshire housing plan recommended for approval despite harm fears
Cheshire East planners recommend approval for 85 homes on open countryside in Nantwich, acknowledging landscape harm but citing lack of five-year housing land supply.
John Bright Street: Victorian Ghosts and Brighter Dreams
Writer Kirsty Bosley explores John Bright Street's historic buildings, graffiti, and a proposed hotel, dreaming of a revived future for this Birmingham street.
Aston Villa Eye Bournemouth's Ryan Christie
Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie as he enters the final year of his contract, with Unai Emery keen to reunite him with Scotland teammate John McGinn.
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Dunelm Sideboard Slashed to £114.50 in Clearance Sale
Dunelm's Wesley Small Sideboard is now half price at £114.50 in clearance. Shoppers praise its chic design, but some note quality issues.
Vauxhall Grandland Review: Practical Family SUV
The Vauxhall Grandland offers space, comfort, and value for no-fuss family motoring. With a 550-litre boot and efficient electric option, it's a solid choice.
Airside Plot for Sale at £50k in Sheldon Auction
A Birmingham City Council plot near Birmingham Airport runway goes to auction with £50k guide price. Could be used for residential, educational or community purposes.
Jonathan Wild: The Shelbys' 18th-Century Predecessor
Discover Jonathan Wild, the Wolverhampton-born gangster who founded British organised crime 200 years before the Peaky Blinders, using corruption and murder to rule the underworld.
HMRC New System for Pension Tax Relief Claims
HMRC has introduced a new system for claiming tax relief on private pension contributions. Learn eligibility, required documents, and how to apply.
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Second Bid to Convert Former Walsall Pub Into Homes
A second application to convert the former Royal Oak pub in Walsall into seven apartments and two houses has been submitted, after a similar 2024 proposal was refused.
Council Selling Five Land Sites at Auction
Birmingham City Council is auctioning five parcels of land in Kings Heath, Sheldon, Alum Rock, Handsworth, and Sutton Coldfield on May 14, 2026.
Birmingham Fly-Tipper Fined £1,560 for Rubbish Dumping
Nelu Marius Putulan was fined £1,560 for dumping three bags of waste on a Birmingham street during a bin strike, initially blaming another person.
Valleys to Coast Plans 500 New Homes in Cardiff
Valleys to Coast Group launches Sylfaen, plans 500 homes in Cardiff. First phase of 200 homes near M4, with £50-60m investment, generating £20m income.
Ministers Refuse to Confirm Secret Fuel Price Briefings
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will neither confirm nor deny secret briefings on fuel prices, sparking panic buying fears and comparisons to national security matters.
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West Midlands man guilty in £650k fraud case
Umar Farook, 37, from Solihull, was found guilty of money laundering in a large-scale fraud that caused £650,000 losses to a business. Two others pleaded guilty earlier.
HMRC Steps Up Property Valuation Crackdown on Households
HMRC has increased referrals to the Valuation Office Agency by 23.5% to crack down on inheritance tax evasion, focusing on property valuation discrepancies.
Westbridge Furniture collapses into administration, 300 jobs cut
Westbridge Furniture Limited, a major UK furniture brand stocked in M&S and John Lewis, has collapsed into administration with 300 job losses.
Beer Brands Slash Alcohol Content to Avoid Tax, Fans Furious
Major beer brands like Fosters and Carlsberg have lowered ABV to 3.4% to save tax, sparking outrage over watered-down taste and lack of price cuts.
McDonald's UK Warns of Price Hikes Amid Middle East Conflict
McDonald's UK boss Lauren Shultz warns customers of slight price increases due to the Middle East conflict, but Meal Deal and Saver menu items will remain unchanged.
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Bristol's Grade II Listed Office Building for Sale at £1.9m
A Grade II listed Georgian office building in Bristol's Brunswick Square, currently leased to co-working operator Gather Round, is set for auction with a guide price of up to £1.9 million, reflecting strong demand in the city's commercial property market.
Win a £2M Dream Home in Charity Prize Draw
A charity prize draw offers a chance to win a £2 million Cheshire home or a £2.5 million Dorset property, with all fees and furnishings included.
Cremo Tortoiseshell Razor: Premium £20 Five-Blade Shaver
Cremo's Tortoiseshell Razor, priced at £19.99, offers a premium barbershop shave with a weighted handle, five-blade cartridge, and precision trimmer, earning five-star reviews.
Russell & Bromley shuts 10 stores including Birmingham
Russell & Bromley closes 10 UK stores after administration, with Birmingham location already shut. More closures planned for Covent Garden, Bath, and Harrogate.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £760 Tax for Older Cars
Rachel Reeves confirms Vehicle Excise Duty rises for cars registered between 2001 and 2017, with Band L reaching £760. Everyday family cars like Ford Mondeo and Audi TT affected.
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Labour Statement on Lloyds Bank Home Buying Change
Labour Party Housing Secretary Steve Reed welcomes Lloyds Bank's new digital home buying service, which partners with Connells and LMS to streamline property transactions in England and Wales.
Council Sells Prime Sutton Coldfield Land for £50,000+
Birmingham City Council is auctioning an unusual strip of land in affluent Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, with a guide price of £50,000 plus. The 692 sqm plot, accessed between homes on Four Oaks Common Road, is in a prime residential area near Sutton Park
Dad Wins £3M Omaze Home, Returns Keys Over Erosion Fears
Glen Elmy from Walsall won a luxury coastal property in Devon but allegedly returned the keys after just three days due to concerns about cliff erosion and insurance issues.
180-Room Hotel Planned for Birmingham's Borough Buildings
Property developer Nacropolis has submitted plans to transform the vacant historic Borough Buildings on John Bright Street into a seven-storey, 180-room hotel with a cafe and co-working space.
Labour EU Reset May Hike New Car Prices by £1,800
New analysis suggests that the Labour government's realignment with the EU, including adopting Euro 7 emissions standards, could increase the cost of manufacturing an average family car by around £1,800, with potential pass-through to consumers.
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McGoff Secures £19m Loan for Care Home and Townhouse Project
Family-owned construction firm McGoff Group has secured a £19 million loan from Puma Property Finance to develop a 70-bed care home and 14 townhouses in Congleton, Cheshire, with completion expected in late 2027.
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