Blues injury update: Bird and Gardner-Hickman
Chris Davies expects Max Bird and Taylor Gardner-Hickman to return after the international break, easing Birmingham City's midfield shortage.
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Energy bills to hit £1,872 for major UK suppliers' customers
Ofgem's October price cap rises to £1,723, with January forecast at £1,872. VAT cut on electricity bills offers limited relief, say officials.
State Pension to Rise by £515 Under Triple Lock
State pension payments are set to rise by hundreds of pounds under Andy Burnham, with the full state pension increasing by £515 to £13,062 if wage growth stays at 4.1%.
Beefeater confirms closure date for all 106 UK restaurants
Beefeater will close all 106 remaining restaurants on September 10, with 3,800 jobs cut across Whitbread brands. Loyalty points must be used by August 24.
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Kurdish barber cleared of rape and assault charges
Jowad Haji, 24, was acquitted by jurors in just over an hour of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, assault by penetration and intentional strangulation at Warwick Crown Court.
HMRC confirms £300 penalty charge for households from August
HMRC will charge taxpayers who filed Self Assessment tax returns late as much as £300. The Labour government's tax authority imposed a January 31 deadline.
Dad found dead by schoolgirl had head and neck injuries
Neil Thompson, 45, was found dead on a playing field at Smestow Academy by an 11-year-old girl. An inquest heard he died from aspiration of blood due to traumatic head and facial injuries, with circumstances unclear.
Woman Hospitalised After Birmingham Hilton Hotel Room Fire
A woman was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a room at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel, with emergency services responding to the incident.
Woman dies at Asda in Walsall after medical emergency
A woman has died at an Asda superstore in Darlaston, Walsall, after a medical emergency. Paramedics were called at 12.42pm and pronounced her dead at the scene despite advanced life support.
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Villa to sign Zion Suzuki as Martinez replacement
Aston Villa are finalising a transfer for Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who will replace Emi Martinez. Suzuki aims to become the world's best, bringing Serie A experience and a record of 16 clean sheets in 28 caps.
Castle Vale Bungalow Fire: Blaze Damages Two Homes
Firefighters battle a large blaze engulfing two bungalows on Tangmere Drive, Castle Vale, Birmingham, causing severe damage and diverting bus services.
999: Critical Condition Returns to Birmingham Tonight
Channel 5's 999: Critical Condition returns tonight at 9pm, filmed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, featuring a 25-year-old mother's collapse and an 82-year-old with pneumonia.
Burnham and Healey to tax state pensioners with S2P and Serps
Labour's income tax exemption for state pensioners excludes 6.5 million with S2P or Serps top-ups, warns Steve Webb, leaving them facing tax from 2027.
Villa Earn £4.3m Super Cup Prize Money
Aston Villa will receive £4.3m for the UEFA Super Cup final against PSG, boosting Emery's transfer funds amid squad cost concerns.
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SmilePro Advanced Whitening Kit removes tea and coffee stains effectively. Our review reveals results, ease of use, and value for money.
Subscription Rules to Save UK Consumers £14 Monthly from 2027
From January 2027, new UK rules will force firms to offer clearer info, reminders, and easy cancellation, saving consumers £14 per unwanted subscription.
HMRC Sends £3,000+ Tax Demand Letters in August
HMRC issues Simple Assessment letters for tax year 2025-26, with some recipients facing bills of £3,000 or more. Payments due by 31 January 2027.
Birmingham Airport baggage issues continue into third day
Birmingham Airport's baggage system issues persist for a third day, with passengers reporting missing luggage and criticizing poor communication, while the airport says most bags are traveling as planned.
ICO Raids Firms Over 170M Car Finance Scam Texts
ICO raids five firms for sending 170M spam texts about £829 car finance compensation; 12M complaints since Sept 2025.
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Bull Ring trader fined £3k for filthy stall with mouse droppings
A Bull Ring Indoor Market trader has been fined over £3,000 after environmental health officers found mouse droppings on Easter eggs, mouldy produce, and out-of-date salmon at his stall.
DWP Crackdown on £16,000 Benefits Claimants From October
From October 2026, DWP gains new powers to check bank accounts and seize overpaid benefits, targeting those with over £16,000 in savings under the PAFER Act.
Villa's Manzambi Out of Super Cup, McGinn Injury Worry
Aston Villa record signing Johan Manzambi will miss the UEFA Super Cup against PSG due to a knee injury, with no return date set; captain John McGinn also faces a scan.
Princess Eugenie Welcomes Third Child, a Girl, in Lisbon
Princess Eugenie gives birth to her third child, a daughter, in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lbs 9oz, with Buckingham Palace confirming the safe arrival.
Dad With Brain Injury Shows Recovery After Thailand Accident
Ethan Lacey, 20, from Castle Vale, has shown a 'massive step forward' by nodding to nurses and responding to his daughter's painting after a catastrophic brain injury in Thailand.
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Family Raises £9,000 for Children's Hospital ICU
A devoted Birmingham family has raised £9,000 for the intensive care unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital as a thank you for the life-saving care their child received.
Burnham urged to cut £16 from pension for pre-1953 pensioners
Andy Burnham has been urged to take £16 a month off state pensioners born before 1953 by scrapping the triple lock to fund social care, NIESR warns.
Keyhole Heart Procedure Transforms 100 Lives in Middlesbrough
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has completed 100 mitral TEER procedures, a keyhole heart surgery that repairs leaking valves, transforming patients' lives with minimal recovery time.
BBC May Lock iPlayer Without TV Licence Under Burnham
The BBC is exploring blocking iPlayer access for households without a TV licence, with chief customer officer Kerris Bright calling it an 'opportunity' for the future.
John Healey's Past Stance on DWP Benefits Cuts
New Chancellor John Healey has few on-the-record comments on welfare cuts, but previously criticized Osborne's £12bn cuts as a 'choice', not a necessity.
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DWP state pension cut for self-employed before 2024
HMRC estimates 800,000 self-employed people from 2015-2024 may have incorrect NI gaps, reducing state pensions by thousands. 160,000 near retirement age.
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