England World Cup Win Could Mean Extra Bank Holiday
Sir Keir Starmer hints at a potential bank holiday if England wins the World Cup, ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against Norway.
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Murder Probe After Man Found Dead in Loughborough Caravan
A man in his 40s was found dead in a caravan in Loughborough; a 56-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder as police investigate an altercation days prior.
Ex-officer admits killing psychologist by dangerous driving
Former Derbyshire Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cooper pleaded guilty to causing the death of educational psychologist James Bane through dangerous driving in a 2021 collision.
Three Men Jailed for £1M Mounjaro Theft
Three men were sentenced to five years and three months for stealing nearly £1 million worth of Mounjaro weight loss medication from a St Albans distribution centre.
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Stonebridge Cross housing site pivots to employment-led scheme
Liverpool Council will market Stonebridge Cross in Croxteth for mixed-use development with 220 homes instead of 1,200, after evidence shows strong demand for employment floorspace.
Walsall Reform UK Councillor Arrested After Win
A newly elected Reform UK councillor in Walsall has been arrested on suspicion of assault, just days after winning his seat in the local elections.
Senedd Rejects Welsh Government Motion for Fairer Funding
The Senedd narrowly rejected a Welsh Government motion calling for fairer funding from Westminster, with 46 votes against and 45 in favor, amid amendments from opposition parties.
Walsall Reform UK Councillor Arrested for Stalking
A newly elected Reform UK councillor in Walsall has been arrested following a report of stalking, just days after taking office.
Burnham Rules Out Scrapping State Pension Triple Lock
Andy Burnham has ruled out scrapping the state pension triple lock, despite growing calls to ditch the costly policy. He insists the manifesto commitment stands.
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Great Barr driver arrested after police find drugs and cash
A 31-year-old man from Great Barr was arrested in Smethwick after police recovered Class A drugs, cash, and paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Windmill Crescent.
Neo-Nazi Idolised Jo Cox Killer Jailed for Terror Plot
Alfie Coleman, 22, who idolised Jo Cox's killer and plotted a mass shooting, has been jailed for 13.5 years after an MI5 undercover operation foiled his terror plans.
BBC Licence Fee 'Yesterday's Model', Could Be Scrapped
BBC director general Matt Brittin tells MPs the £180 licence fee is 'yesterday's model' and 'no longer fit for purpose', suggesting a compulsory household levy as a potential replacement.
Solihull Police Station Saved: New Location at The Priory
Solihull Police Station will move to The Priory on Church Hill Road, council leader announces, ending a long campaign to keep a police station in the town centre.
Severn Trent Vows to Cut Spills After Avoiding Ofwat Fine
Severn Trent avoids Ofwat fine for wastewater investigation, pledges to cut spills and invest in infrastructure to improve environmental performance and customer service.
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DWP Benefits Claimants Face Childcare Rule Change
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson proposes extending free childcare to out-of-work benefits claimants, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and support early years education.
DWP Rule Change for Benefits Moving to Scotland
DWP confirms that PIP, AA, Carer's Allowance, and DLA claimants moving from England/Wales to Scotland must now make new claims to Scottish benefits, ending automatic transfers.
Reeves Confirms Warning Letters for Fuel Price Non-Compliance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms warning letters are being sent to forecourts failing to update prices under the Fuel Finder scheme, with fines possible for non-compliance.
DWP Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap: Final Stats Released
The DWP has published final statistics on the two-child benefit cap after scrapping the policy in April 2026. Data shows 495,990 households were affected, impacting over 1.75 million children.
Barkley Spotted at Coventry Training Base
Ross Barkley was spotted at Coventry City's Spanish training camp, sparking rumors of a Premier League return, but he was training privately, not with the squad.
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Firm Fined After Girl Hurt by Falling Glass at Christmas Event
A Staffordshire events firm has been fined £40,000 after a young girl suffered serious injuries when a glass pane fell on her during a Christmas lights switch-on in Lichfield.
DWP confirms higher Universal Credit for 436,000 claimants
The DWP has confirmed that 436,780 households will see increased Universal Credit payments after scrapping the two-child benefit limit in April 2026.
Drug dealer jailed after police uncover drug haul
A Birmingham drug dealer has been jailed for over five years after police discovered a stash of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis worth thousands.
Severn Trent Escapes Fine Despite Sewage Breaches
Ofwat found Severn Trent Water guilty of serious sewage breaches but imposed no fine, citing proactive investment of £98 million in infrastructure and a 41% reduction in spills.
Andy Burnham Universal Credit £304 Extra Monthly
Andy Burnham will inherit new benefit rules scrapping the two-child cap, giving families with three children £304 extra each month in Universal Credit.
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Met Office Issues 24-Hour Weather Update Before 34C Heat
The Met Office warns of 34C heat in Birmingham tomorrow, the hottest day of the week, before temperatures dip from Friday. Stay cool.
DWP PIP Points System Overhaul for 4 Million Claimants
The Timms Review finds PIP 'not fit for purpose,' calling for a root-and-branch overhaul of the points system, which is 'worthless' for fluctuating conditions. Interim report due this week.
Virgin Media Fined £28m for Blocking Customer Switches
Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28 million for deliberately dropping calls and delaying customers from switching providers between 2022 and 2024, affecting millions.
Three PIP Conditions Need New Points System in Timms Review
The DWP Timms Review confirms PIP is not fit for purpose, citing cystic fibrosis, arthritis, and mental health conditions as needing a new points system.
Free Help to Claim Universal Credit in Essex
Dovile Slapikaite from Citizens Advice Essex explains the free, independent Help to Claim service for Universal Credit, supporting those with digital or language barriers.
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Campaigners Urge Free TV Licences for All Pensioners
A petition with 50,000 signatures calls for free BBC TV licences for all pensioners, not just those on Pension Credit, as the 2020 rule change is challenged.
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