West Midlands Police Chief Gets £57,800 Payout After Maccabi Ban
Craig Guildford, who resigned after recommending a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans based on AI-generated false intelligence, received a £57,800 payout.
Category : Politics
Andy Burnham HMRC Income Tax Shake-Up Confirmed
Andy Burnham will hand billions in income tax to mayors as PM, with plans for income tax-sharing announced in his first days in office.
Andy Burnham £331 Pension Hike for Post-1951 Pensioners
Andy Burnham has committed to a £331 increase in the state pension for those born after 1951, upholding the Triple Lock pledge. The full new state pension will rise by at least 2.5%.
Andy Burnham Urged to Scrap £1 Developer Rule
Labour accused of rushing planning changes allowing developers to bypass environmental laws for a £1 levy; Chris Packham and 100+ signatories urge PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham to halt EDP rollout.
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Man's Body Found in Solihull Street, Not Suspicious
A man's body was discovered near Berry Maud Lane in Solihull on July 17. Police are not treating the death as suspicious and are preparing a file for the coroner.
Burnham's £300 Winter Fuel Payment for Older Pensioners
Andy Burnham's new government expands Winter Fuel Payments: £300 for pensioners born before 1946, £200 for others, starting autumn 2026.
Mahmood Tipped as Chancellor Amid DWP Cuts Debate
Shabana Mahmood is Andy Burnham's pick for Chancellor, tasked with selling welfare cuts as DWP spending balloons. A review of PIP and rising Neets numbers looms.
Mahmood backs £1,240 tax hike for high earners
Shabana Mahmood, expected to be Chancellor, supports raising additional income tax to 50%, increasing bills by £1,240 for those earning £150,000.
Walsall Council to Approve Green Belt Housing Sites
Walsall Council will approve releasing green belt land for 20,000 homes by 2042. Most objections target Pelsall, Bloxwich, and Aldridge sites; Black Cock Farm removed.
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Walsall Teen's £29m Cyber Attack on TfL Leads to Jail
Owen Flowers, 19, from Walsall, was jailed for 5.5 years for a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London, costing £29 million. He was caught hacking US healthcare systems.
Five New Driving Rules Proposed for Andy Burnham as PM
Andy Burnham faces calls to introduce five driving rule changes, including maintaining the 2030 ICE ban and EV grants, as he prepares to become Prime Minister.
DWP Breaks Silence on Universal Credit Capital Limits
The DWP has responded to calls to update Universal Credit capital limits, which have remained unchanged for 20 years, with a single mother describing the system as a 'poverty trap'.
Pension age 70 warning for under-40s born before 1985
Workers under 40 born before 1985 face state pension age rising to 70, warns former DWP minister Sir Steve Webb, as OBR report accelerates planned increase to 68.
New Coalition Aims to Revive Birmingham After Crisis
Birmingham's new minority coalition of Lib Dems, Greens and independents faces the challenge of reversing the city's fortunes after years of financial turmoil, service cuts, and a 550-day bins strike.
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Lloyds and Halifax Close Five West Midlands Branches
Lloyds Banking Group will close five branches in the West Midlands by 2027, with closures starting in September 2026, as customers shift to online banking.
Steven Gerrard in Running for Scotland Manager Job
Former Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is a surprise contender for the Scotland manager vacancy, with odds of 16/1, following Steve Clarke's departure after the World Cup.
Solihull MP Hits BBC Over Invictus Games Location Error
Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst demands BBC correction after article placed the NEC and 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, insisting the venue is in Solihull.
Teen jailed for life for stabbing young dad in revenge attack
Lee Williams, 19, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for murdering Vernard Murray, 26, in a revenge stabbing in Cheetham Hill. Accomplices Riley McDermott and John Harte received sentences for manslaughter.
Cockroach-Infested Restaurant Shut Down in Birmingham
A Birmingham restaurant has been shut down after inspectors found a severe cockroach infestation, with droppings and dead insects throughout the kitchen and food storage areas.
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Erdington drug dealer jailed 11 years for helping killer brother flee
Elie Mey, 25, was jailed for 11 years for assisting his brother Israel Mey after a fatal drive-by shooting in Wolverhampton, and for drug and firearm offences.
Rossendale Planning: Nursing Home to School Conversion Submitted
Rossendale Borough Council has received planning applications including a nursing home conversion to a special school, flood management interventions, and tree works at various locations.
Shabana Mahmood Backs £3,740 Tax Hike for High Earners
Shabana Mahmood, expected to be Chancellor under Andy Burnham, supports raising the 45p income tax rate to 50p, costing those earning £200,000 an extra £3,740 annually.
Family of bouncer killed in one-punch attack say life 'stolen'
Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, died after being punched by fellow bouncer Richard Deakin outside Savanna cocktail bar in Birmingham. Deakin found guilty of manslaughter.
Andy Burnham vows to be pro-business PM, reindustrialise UK
New Labour leader Andy Burnham promises to be a 'pro-business Prime Minister' who will reindustrialise Britain and champion small businesses, attacking four decades of neoliberalism.
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Council backs stadium sale to Swansea City FC
Swansea Council's cabinet has unanimously agreed to sell the Swansea.com Stadium to Swansea City FC, with the deal valued above fair open-market price, pending heads of terms.
Lockheed Martin Exec Visits North East for Space Investment Review
Dan Tenney, senior VP of Lockheed Martin, visited the North East to review progress on an £85m satellite factory and a £50m space research facility with Northumbria University.
Burnham's First Speech: Eight Key Announcements
Andy Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader, outlining eight key announcements including a tribute to Starmer, ending briefing culture, and a pro-business stance.
Argentina Faces FIFA Sanction Over Falklands Banner
Argentina faces a £20,000 FIFA fine after players displayed a Falklands banner post-2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England. President Milei defends the act as legitimate.
Dudley Reform leader reports council chief over 'maggot' insult
Reform UK Dudley leader Cllr Marco Longhi has reported council leader Cllr Patrick Harley to standards watchdogs after being called a 'maggot' and told to 'get on a boat back to Walsall'.
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Aston Villa Naming Rights Update: Villa Park to Keep Name
Aston Villa's chief Francesco Calvo confirms any naming rights deal must retain 'Villa Park'. North Stand closure reduces capacity to 37,000, with redevelopment targeting 50,000+ seats by 2027/28.
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