Charanjit Singh, a dad-of-three from Birmingham, asked a friend to take his theory test after twice failing due to limited English. He was caught, prosecuted, and given a community order with 100 hours unpaid work.
Admiral Taverns applies to vary Villa Tavern's licence in Nechells, Birmingham, proposing alcohol sales from 8am to 1am daily and opening until 1.30am, with public representations due by 13 August 2026.
UEFA may treat Aston Villa's loan-to-buy deal for Alejandro Garnacho and Morgan Rogers' £117m Chelsea sale as a swap, reducing Villa's profit. Villa face scrutiny over player exchange regulations.
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on household electricity from October 1 saves £45/year, but EV owners without driveways face £81 public charging costs, prompting calls to equalise VAT.
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A 23-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of theft after refusing to pay a £150 bill at a Burton-on-Trent restaurant, claiming there was a hair in the food.
Love Island All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare have officially become husband and wife in a legal ceremony at Stockport Town Hall, ahead of a larger celebration in Spain.
An inquest into the death of Ali Hefni, 46, who fell from the A34 bridge onto the M6 in June 2025, will begin on October 19 before a jury.
Nigel Farage shares video of a woman who swore at him from her car before crashing into a BMW moments later in Clacton, calling it 'instant karma'.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out bringing forward the state pension age rise to 68, confirming the Triple Lock remains and dismissing OBR claims.
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The DWP will merge Pension Credit and Housing Benefit under new PM Andy Burnham, with Pat McFadden reappointed as DWP boss. The change aims to simplify applications and boost uptake among pensioners.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham will oversee enhanced Universal Credit payments of £666 per month for couples over 25, fulfilling a cost-of-living pledge.
The UK Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Bahrain and Kuwait, citing unpredictable US-Iran conflict and risks of attacks, flight cancellations, and airspace closures.
State pensioners born before 1960 could be £1,895 better off under Andy Burnham's commitment to the triple lock, with the full state pension projected to reach £14,442 by 2029/30.
Universal Credit claimants aged 25+ will receive £98.05 weekly under Andy Burnham's government, uprated by previous administration, offering relief amid cost of living crisis.
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New Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who once called Trump a 'racist' and 'misogynist' at a Birmingham rally, faces an awkward first meeting with the US President. Critics urge him to hold his principles.
New PM Andy Burnham confirms Pension Credit rise of 4.8%, giving state pensioners an average £358 per month on top of their DWP state pension.
HMRC warns 864,000 sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must submit first quarterly MTD update by August 7, 2026, under PM Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham delays DWP reforms amid reshuffle; Torsten Bell reappointed as Pensions Minister, providing continuity for pensions policy.
Peter McGuigan, 56, supplied 125 workers to a Kenilworth abattoir without a licence, fined £1,000 plus costs and surcharge totalling over £1,400.
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Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning on July 22, 2011, at age 27. Plus answers to July 22 quiz including West Side Story, Phobos, Deimos, and more.
Royal Mail has introduced new 'Something for You' delivery cards with QR codes for easier redelivery, but critics say the change excludes those without smartphones.
Andy Burnham's frozen tax thresholds will push one million more workers into higher tax rates, with 500,000 paying basic rate for the first time, according to TaxPayers' Alliance research.
A Darlaston resident will press the Reform council to review the Town's Board overseeing £20m of government funding, citing lack of transparency and resident representation.
Birmingham Selly Oak MP Al Carns turned down a junior minister role in Andy Burnham's government, citing unresolved defence funding concerns, while Jess Phillips also missed out on a position.
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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham advances plans to reduce the legal drink-drive limit from 35 to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland's limit, as part of a broader road safety strategy.
Andy Burnham is urged to implement a 10p fuel duty cut, potentially saving drivers £120 each, as the £2 bus fare cap is reintroduced.
More than 500,000 UK households stopped paying the TV licence last year as cord-cutting hits record highs. The annual fee rises to £180, but many services remain free.
New PM Andy Burnham retains the £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payments, limiting eligibility to lower-income pensioners as introduced by Rachel Reeves.
Plans for Martineau Place redevelopment include two towers, 1,500 homes, and 26,000 sqm of commercial space, replacing the outdated shopping centre in Birmingham city centre.
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Andy Burnham's rowing back on the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance could cost workers £700, with typical basic-rate taxpayers facing an extra £960 a year by 2031.
