Burnham's Tax Bands 'Terrible' for Households: Hunt
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns that Andy Burnham's proposed 24% capital gains tax rate would be 'terrible' and reduce revenue, not increase it.
Category : Housing Issues
Birmingham Restaurant Closed Over Cockroach Infestation
Taste of Persia in Hagley Road was closed by Birmingham City Council after a routine inspection revealed severe cockroach infestation, posing an imminent public health risk.
Husband jailed 30 years for stabbing wife in head
Amir Khan, 25, was sentenced to 30 years for stabbing his wife Madia Bano in the head, leaving her in a coma with permanent brain damage. A judge said she is 'as close to death as possible'.
Handsworth Gang Killer Had PTSD After Stabbings
Oumar Traore, 18, was found guilty of murdering Yassin Alama in Handsworth. The court heard Traore suffered from PTSD after being stabbed twice, leading to an adjournment for reports before sentencing.
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John Lewis Recalls 15 Items Over Asbestos
John Lewis urgently recalls 15 novelty doorstops and draught excluders sold between 2021 and 2026 due to asbestos contamination. Shoppers told to stop using immediately and return for refund.
Rogue Roofer Admits Fake Business Before Trial Over Dudley Case
A 69-year-old rogue roofer has admitted setting up a fake Midlands business ahead of a Crown Court trial over a Dudley case, involving substandard work and overcharging.
Evesham child rapist jailed for 25 years
Shaul Samson, 32, was sentenced to 25 years for raping a child under 13. He must serve 14 years before parole and received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Man Charged Over Fatal Dog Attack in Wolverhampton
Matthew Williams, 37, has been charged after Lila Hall, 78, died following a dog attack in Wolverhampton on April 15. He appeared in court and was remanded.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Fatal Shooting in Head
A Birmingham man has been jailed for manslaughter after shooting another man twice in the head following a heated argument. The incident occurred in the city's Bordesley Green area.
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Three remanded in custody over Oldbury stabbing
Three men charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Oldbury have been remanded in custody. The incident left a man with serious injuries.
Cowards Torch Flat Leaving Dad to Die in Blaze
Daniel Gardner, 36, died after his flat in Highter's Heath was set on fire by Stephen Dale, who was in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend. CCTV captured the moment flames engulfed his home.
Birmingham Families' Biggest Pressures Revealed Amid Poverty
Housing is the biggest pressure facing Birmingham families amid the cost-of-living crisis, with over 100,000 children living in poverty after housing costs, says Family Action.
Two Jailed for Petrol Bomb Attack Kills Father-of-Two
Two men have been jailed for a petrol bomb attack in West Midlands that killed a father-of-two. The victim died from severe burns after a firebomb was thrown into his home.
Labour Confirms New £125 Rule for Gamblers in UK
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer confirms new financial risk assessments for online gamblers, including checks for losses over £125 in 30 days or £500 in a year.
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MP Backs Residents Against Green Belt Solar Farm Plans
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart backs residents opposing a solar farm and green belt developments, criticising government planning reforms that weaken protections.
Travellers camp at Witton Lakes with horses and washing
Around 40 caravans have arrived at Witton Lakes in Stockland Green. An eviction notice has been served, and the group must leave by Saturday. Horses roam and washing hangs at the site.
Pre-1951 pensioners lose £57 weekly under Burnham
State pensioners born before 1951 will get £57 less per week under Andy Burnham's government, despite his pledge to maintain the triple lock.
Tributes to dad stabbed to death in Wolverhampton
Brad Thomas, 27, was fatally stabbed in Clarence Street, Wolverhampton. Two men have been charged with murder and assisting an offender.
Pensioners to Lose £33 a Month as Reeves Leaves
State pensioners with incomes over £35,000 will lose Winter Fuel Payments via HMRC deductions, starting at £17 per month in 2026/27 and rising to £33 in 2027/28.
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Brit, 20, in Coma After Quad Bike Crash in Greece
Bradley Belhomme, 20, from Salford, is in a coma in an Athens hospital after a quad bike crash with a coach during a lads' holiday in Zante, Greece.
Free TV Licences for All State Pensioners Under BBC Review
The Labour government is considering free TV licences for all state pensioners after a petition gained 48,000 signatures, with a July 21 deadline to reach 100,000.
Burnham Land Tax Could Mean £2,958 Bills
Andy Burnham's proposal to replace council tax with a 1% land value tax could see some households face bills of £2,958, with southern homeowners paying three times more than northern ones.
Burnham mulls lower mansion tax threshold of £1.5m
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM in July, is considering lowering the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m, adding 150,000 homes to the levy, sparking concerns over market impact.
Birmingham shop fined £18,000 over mice infestations
JK Foods 24-7 Ltd and director Jamil Zamankhail fined £18,000 after two severe mice infestations at Kings Heath International Store in Birmingham, with droppings found on food and in storage areas.
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Burglary gang jailed after home ransacked for jewellery
Four men have been jailed for a smash-and-grab burglary in Broadwas, where a home was ransacked for sentimental jewellery, causing distress to victims.
DWP Sending Letters to Claimants Before New Bank Law
The DWP is writing to benefits claimants with debts ahead of new powers from October, allowing direct bank account access to recover owed money without court orders.
Teen Charged with 13 Offences in Solihull Burglaries
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with 13 offences, including robbery and weapon possession, following a series of burglaries in Solihull. He appeared in court and was remanded.
Four jailed after Warwickshire drugs lines busted
Four men have been jailed after Warwickshire Police dismantled the 'Rico' and 'Harry' county lines, which supplied cocaine and heroin in Warwick and Leamington Spa.
Man dies in Edgbaston Reservoir drowning incident
A man believed to be in his 20s has died after drowning in Edgbaston Reservoir. Emergency services were called at 9.45pm on Sunday, July 5, but he was confirmed dead at the scene. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
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DWP Couple Rule Costs Claimants £9,600 a Year, CSJ Warns
A DWP rule penalises single mothers who marry or cohabit, leaving them up to £9,600 a year worse off, according to a Centre for Social Justice report.
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