Burnham on £12,570 Personal Allowance: No Commitment Yet
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will look at raising the £12,570 income tax personal allowance at the Budget, but rules out any unfunded promises or commitments at this stage.
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Birmingham Rapper Charged with Escaping Prison
Birmingham drill rapper Tyreece Clarke-Jones, known as Tallerz, has been charged with escaping lawful custody from HMP Sudbury and assaulting an emergency worker after his arrest in the West Midlands.
Andy Burnham £200 Payment for Pre-1960 Pensioners
State pensioners born before 1960 will receive one-off £200 payments under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with updated rules linking Winter Fuel Payments to income.
Extended Pub Hours for 2026 World Cup Linked to Crime Rise
Extended pub hours for the 2026 World Cup led to a significant increase in crime across the West Midlands, according to a report. The rise included violent incidents and public order offenses.
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Pay-Per-Mile Tax: 4G/5G Tracking for EV Drivers from 2028
Labour's pay-per-mile tax for EVs, set for April 2028, will use 4G/5G tracking. Drivers face 3p per mile, plug-in hybrids 1.5p. Critics say the system 'still does not work for drivers.'
Club That Hired Illegal Worker Faces Reopening Decision
A Wolverhampton club that employed an illegal worker faces a licensing hearing to decide if it can reopen after police objected.
Hyndburn Planning Apps July 13-19: Retrospective, Householder
Hyndburn Borough Council reports planning applications from July 13-19, including a retrospective change of use for vehicle parking and several householder extensions.
Prince George's Birth, Trivia Quiz Answers July 21
Prince George was born on July 22, 2013. Also, answers to trivia questions from July 21 are provided, covering topics from Audrey Hepburn to the Australian flag.
Halifax confirms Lloyds app migration over coming months
Halifax has confirmed customers will be moved to the Lloyds app and online banking in stages over the coming months, with no change to account details or services.
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Pensioners Told 'Too Wealthy' for Winter Fuel Payments
Pensioners with incomes over £35,000 will not qualify for Winter Fuel Payments under Andy Burnham's government, continuing Rachel Reeves' means-testing rules affecting three million over-65s.
HMRC Confirms Pension Age Change for Post-1973 Births
The normal minimum pension age in the UK rises from 55 to 57 on April 6, 2028, affecting those born after April 1973, with transitional rules for those born between April 1971 and April 1973.
Burnham may raise tax threshold for pensioners
Andy Burnham is reportedly considering raising the personal allowance threshold to protect hundreds of thousands of over-65s from income tax, as frozen tax bands drag more pensioners into tax.
Andy Burnham may raise personal allowance for low earners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering raising the personal allowance threshold above £12,570 to help low-income households, potentially lifting it to £18,000.
New Probate Rules: UK Families Face £526 Charge
From July, UK families must pay £526 for probate applications under new Labour government rules, with reduced fees for document copies and changes to Property Chamber fees.
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Reform UK Surge Threatens Labour Seats in West Midlands
New polling shows Labour could lose 16 seats in West Midlands, with Reform UK gaining 14 and Greens taking 2, despite Andy Burnham's national revival.
Nine Former Lancashire Councillors Become Honorary Aldermen
Nine former Lancashire County Councillors have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman for outstanding service, serving a cumulative 176 years.
820,000 State Pensioners Face HMRC Tax Charges
New figures show around 820,000 retirees will be liable for income tax on their DWP payments alone by 2027/28 as the state pension nears the tax-free allowance threshold.
Burnham PM: What It Means for West Midlands
Andy Burnham becomes PM, promising devolution. Birmingham has 12,166 exempt properties housing 33,904 people, mostly non-residents. Councillors allege 'mass fraud' in housing benefits.
HMRC Targets Thousands in New Crackdown, Prosecutions Rise
HMRC's data analysis system Connect led to 540,000 investigations in 2024/25, securing £10bn. The agency is increasingly willing to prosecute, with 260 convictions in 2025/26, and boosting whistleblower rewards.
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Birmingham Council Approves Sale for Landmark Mosque
Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of Mole Street Depot to a charitable trust for a 'major landmark mosque' and community complex, generating a capital receipt to support its financial recovery plan.
Childcare worker charged with 329 child abuse offences
A Sydney childcare worker has been charged with 329 offences for the alleged abuse of 136 children across more than 55 early years centres over 16 years.
Birmingham Takeaway Fined £14,500 Over Rodent Infestation
Health inspectors discovered a dead mouse and widespread rodent droppings at Handi Roti in Hob Moor Road, leading to an immediate closure and fines totalling £14,500.
Reform UK Pressured on Walsall School Project
Reform UK faces mounting pressure to clarify its stance on the controversial Windsor Apollo Academy, a £50m school planned on Reedswood Park woodland, as councillors prepare to debate the issue.
Bridgnorth Man Asks MOD to Name Warship HMS Shropshire
A Bridgnorth man has launched a campaign urging the Ministry of Defence to name one of its new warships HMS Shropshire, honouring the historic cruiser that served in WWII.
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Fire Crews Evacuate Birmingham Apartments
Fire crews evacuated residents from 58 Sheepcote Street in Birmingham city centre after reports of a burning smell. Four fire trucks and a support vehicle attended, but no injuries or equipment deployment occurred.
River Stour bin bag remains ruled unlawful killing
An inquest has ruled that an unidentified man, whose mummified remains were found in weighted bin bags in the River Stour in 2020, was unlawfully killed. The victim, known as Croft Man, died from a violent assault.
Birmingham Man Arrested in £100k Cocaine Bust
A 29-year-old Birmingham man was arrested after Staffordshire Police seized cocaine worth £100,000, £25,000 cash, counterfeit notes, and fraudulent documents from a city address.
B&M Fined £2m for Mouse Infestations at Three Birmingham Stores
B&M Retail Ltd fined £2m after Birmingham council found mouse droppings, gnawed food, and infestations at three stores, leading to immediate closures.
HMRC Wedding Season Warning Over £1,000 Side Hustle Rule
HMRC warns UK households that side hustle income over £1,000 may require Self Assessment registration, risking fines. Includes wedding-related activities like stationery, filming, and cake-making.
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Man charged after Soho Road pharmacy break-in
A 48-year-old man has been charged with burglary and theft after a pharmacy on Soho Road in Birmingham was broken into on June 27. He appears in court today.
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