A HMRC inheritance tax warning has been issued after the taxman started to pursue UK households. Gary Rycroft from BBC One programmes Rip Off Britain and Morning Live has spoken out in reply to a concerned taxpayer.
The Jubilee Inn in Studley, Warwickshire, closes due to extreme kitchen temperatures during the UK's hottest June day, prioritizing staff health.
An 18-year-old was stabbed in Victoria Square, Birmingham city centre, at 8.30pm on June 23. He is in stable condition. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Stephen Peek, 61, died after a motorcycle collision in Mackadown Lane, Tile Cross. His family paid tribute to a 'kind' and 'caring' man who loved riding.
A 17-year-old was arrested after a large kitchen knife was seized near Railway Street in Wolverhampton. He was bailed for a Youth Offending Panel.
State pensioners urged to check tax relief eligibility as new exemption announced. Full new state pension set to exceed personal allowance from April 2026.
Eight volunteers from David Wilson Homes Southern spent a day sorting donations at Home-Start West Berkshire's Baby Bank in Newbury, supporting families facing financial hardship.
A woman remains in a life-threatening condition days after falling from a bus in Dudley. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on March 8.
New research reveals UK families are sitting on over 500 million unused toys, worth an estimated £6,000 per household, prompting calls for decluttering and donation.
A new study shows Gen Z adults aged 18-25 worry more about aging than baby boomers, with 41% fearing physical decline compared to 37% of those over 60.
Robert Alexander, 66, has been convicted of murdering his wife Christina, 60, after stabbing her 78 times. The jury rejected his claims of self-defence and diminished responsibility.
Two men have been arrested in Birmingham as part of a police crackdown on burglary and theft, with officers recovering stolen property and making the area safer.
Bishop David James Oakley, 70, has been charged with two counts of rape of a female under 16 following a Staffordshire Police investigation. He will appear in court on August 14.
Cerys Williams, 17, raised £1,400 for Mind by organising a community fundraising event in Bangor, including bingo and a raffle, as part of her Welsh Baccalaureate project.
Police appeal for public help to identify three men after a serious assault in Birmingham city centre left a man injured.
A new partnership between Rochdale in Bloom and Rochdale Riverside has funded four flower beds, including a Legacy Garden designed by young horticulturists, enhancing the town centre with sustainable planting and sensory elements.
A man died in Birmingham city centre on June 20 after a medical episode on Edgbaston Street. Police and paramedics provided advanced life support, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspicious circumstances.
Drivers undertaking middle lane hoggers on motorways risk up to £5,000 fines and nine points on their licence, according to motoring experts.
Enter the Moya Cole Hospice Summer Raffle for a chance to win £5,000 while funding vital care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Only a third of hospice funding comes from the NHS.
A mother accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter delayed calling 999 when the child was 'plainly gravely ill', a court has heard. Isabelle Welsh suffered 21 broken bones before her death.
Tomasz Samel, 45, was kidnapped from his Birmingham home by men posing as INTERPOL, tortured in Liverpool, and died from burns after HMRC seized £1m of illicit cigarettes.
Police are potentially linking two abduction incidents at separate parks in the Black Country. A four-year-old boy was abducted from Haden Hill Park, and a second boy was threatened at Stevens Park.
HMRC rejects tax returns for grandchildren's bare trusts; expert advice sought on tax status and future implications.
Two men were injured when a van overturned in a two-car collision on College Road, Kingstanding. Emergency services attended the scene; both drivers were taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.
Bridgend Town Council hosts Armed Forces Day on June 27 with parade, cadet competition, stalls, and French twin town guests. Free event for all ages.
Lloyds Bank will close its Willenhall branch on November 5, 2026, leaving the town without any bank. Councillor Simran Cheema warns of serious concerns for the town's future vitality.
Over 3.7 million homeowners aged 55-79 lack sufficient income for a moderate retirement, despite owning substantial housing wealth, warns Fairer Finance.
The DWP has been granted new powers to remove driving licences from benefit claimants as part of a crackdown on fraud, aiming to save billions. The move includes bank snooping and direct withdrawals.
Parents in Cleobury Mortimer are outraged after a school postponed its Year 11 prom due to a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 30°C. The decision has sparked anger and disappointment among families.
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A car collided with children in a West Midlands city, prompting a police investigation. Injuries reported, but none life-threatening.