Burnham Hints at 50% Tax Rate for High Earners
Andy Burnham signals potential 50% income tax rate replacing 45% for earnings over £125,140, breaking Labour manifesto promises, experts warn.
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Burnham Tax Move Could Cost £35k Earners £500
Andy Burnham's hinted HMRC income tax move could leave £35,000 earners £500 worse off due to frozen thresholds and fiscal drag, experts warn.
Extra Bank Holiday for England Moves Closer After Government Update
A government update has brought an extra bank holiday for England closer if the team wins the 2026 World Cup, with an early day motion backed by MPs calling for Monday 20 July as a day off.
PC Field tried to wipe phone to avoid probe, panel finds
A former West Midlands Police officer attempted to reset his mobile phone to prevent evidence retrieval after his arrest at a Birmingham station, a misconduct hearing found.
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Inspector overturns Sandwell Council's decision on landslip estate homes
A government inspector has overturned Sandwell Council's rejection of six new homes on a Cradley Heath estate plagued by landslides, citing no harm to privacy or character.
Solihull Hideout bar owner confident licence will be granted
The owner of a new entertainment venue at Parkgate Shopping Centre is confident it will get a licence to sell alcohol, despite traders' fears it will attract anti-social behaviour.
Foreign Office Issues England World Cup Update After Win
The Foreign Office has updated its Mexico travel advice for England fans after the team beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16. England play Mexico on July 5 in Mexico City.
Council Wins HS2 Court Battle Over Tunnel Extension
North Warwickshire Borough Council has won a Court of Appeal ruling against HS2 Ltd over the extension of the Bromford Tunnel, which brought disruption to Water Orton.
Library of Birmingham lights up for Somali independence
The Library of Birmingham is illuminated in blue and white to mark Somali independence, with the flag raised at the Council House for the first time, celebrating the diaspora's contributions.
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Woman arrested after 38 thefts from same Birmingham shop
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of shop theft after a store in Lozells was targeted 38 times since March. She remains in police custody.
West Midlands World Cup Heroes Praised in Commons
Halesowen MP Alex Ballinger praised Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers in PMQs, highlighting the West Midlands' contribution to England's World Cup squad ahead of the DR Congo match.
Return to Birmingham: A Journalist's Journey
A journalist returns to Birmingham, inspired by The Dispatch, to investigate stories that matter, from nightclub leads to public transport reforms.
Andy Burnham Rule Could Force Inherited Home Sales
Andy Burnham's proposed capital gains tax changes could force families to sell inherited assets like homes, warns analyst Matthew Jones.
Teen Boys' Rape Sentences 'Fundamentally Flawed'
Detention was the 'only appropriate sentence' for three teenage boys who avoided custody after being convicted of raping two girls, the Court of Appeal has heard, as the Attorney General challenges their non-custodial sentences as unduly lenient.
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Four UK Airlines Collapse: Holidays Cancelled
Four UK airlines have collapsed in 2026, cancelling all bookings and holidays. Ascend Airways, EcoJet Airlines, Zenith Aviation, and European Cargo ceased operations, affecting thousands.
Celebrity Masseur Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges
Marcelo Oliveira, 47, was formally discharged at Birmingham Crown Court after two trials and dozens of allegations, with no convictions secured.
Halifax Bank to Disappear from UK High Streets by 2027
Halifax brand will vanish from UK high streets by 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group rebrands all 190 Halifax branches to Lloyds, with no job losses or branch closures.
Nine Money Changes in July as Starmer Steps Down
Nine money and benefits changes arrive in July as Sir Keir Starmer steps down as Prime Minister, affecting Motability, energy bills, bank fees, and more.
Digital ID for Alcohol Purchases Confirmed by UK Government
The UK government will allow digital IDs for buying alcohol in supermarkets and pubs in England and Wales by autumn 2026, ending the need to carry passports or driving licences for age verification.
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Reynolds Skipped Thames Water Investors Meeting
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds did not meet Thames Water creditors before rejecting their rescue plan, sending officials instead. The £3.4bn deal aimed to avoid nationalisation.
New Log Burner Rules if Burnham Becomes PM
Andy Burnham urged to tighten wood stove rules to reduce smoke emissions as part of Labour's environmental plan, with potential phase-out of solid fuel stoves.
UK VPN Ban: New Rules Expected Within 12 Months
The UK government will share further VPN restriction details in July, following an amendment to ban VPNs for children within 12 months, sparking privacy concerns.
Hyndburn Planning Apps June 22-28: Market Hall, Nursery
Hyndburn Borough Council received planning applications between June 22-28, including a children's nursery at Church Street, Market Hall variations, and a barn conversion in Oswaldtwistle.
Starmer Approves 4 New Driving Rules from July as He Steps Down
Sir Keir Starmer has approved four new driving rules for Motability Scheme users from July 1, making vehicle leasing more expensive, as he steps down as Prime Minister.
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Firm fined after bricklayer's life-changing fall
A Midland construction firm was fined £16,000 after a 65-year-old bricklayer suffered serious head trauma and a stroke in a 2.6-metre fall through a gap in a balustrade.
6 Kitchen Items Banned from Recycling Bins
England's new 'Simpler Recycling' reforms ban drinking glasses, glass cookware, ceramic crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, and coffee pods from household recycling bins.
Rachel Reeves Cuts Cash ISA Allowance to £12,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a cut to the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027, despite her expected removal from office.
Stockport MP Mishra calls for Starmer to step aside, backs Burnham
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra explains his call for PM Keir Starmer to resign, citing slow pace of change, and endorses Andy Burnham as next Labour leader.
Major State Pension Change Under Burnham: Triple Lock May Go
Andy Burnham, as PM-in-waiting, is urged to ditch the triple lock on state pensions. OBR forecasts £15.5bn extra spending by 2030, sparking debate on sustainability.
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Andy Burnham Vows to Cut Energy Bills as PM
Andy Burnham, likely next PM, pledges to reduce energy bills for UK households through greater public control of essential services, including energy, water, housing, and transport.
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