HMRC confirms the High Income Child Benefit tax charge applies to individuals earning over £60,000, with a tapered charge up to £80,000, and full repayment above that. Couples with individual incomes under £60,000 are unaffected.
The State Pension age is rising to 68 for those born after April 1977, with gradual increases between 2044 and 2046. Full new State Pension is £241.30 weekly.
A video of Kylie Cantrall rolling her eyes at Malia Baker in an interview has gone viral, sparking rumors of a feud over an alleged love triangle with Malachi Barton.
Civil service pensioners report waiting over a year for £45,000 lump sums and monthly payments after Capita took over the scheme, causing delays and frustration.
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Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, was jailed for five years and six months for a cyber attack on Transport for London that cost £29 million and disrupted thousands of customers.
Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst has urged the BBC to amend an article about the Invictus Games, insisting the NEC—and thus the Games—are in Solihull, not Birmingham.
Paulette Hamilton MP demands FIFA ban Argentina players from the World Cup final after they displayed a 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' banner following England's semi-final defeat.
David Hoey quits Reform UK for Conservatives, citing inappropriate behaviour and headline-chasing, while Reform UK claims complaints were being investigated.
Dozens of protesters gathered at Reedswood Park woodland in Walsall to oppose a £50 million secondary school development, citing loss of green space and wildlife habitat.
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Birmingham's garden and bulky waste collections remain suspended after the bins strike, with the garden service described as 'challenging' to restore. Bulky waste may return before strike ends.
Martin Lewis explains how couples can boost their income by over £1,000 through HMRC's Marriage Tax Allowance, with backdating for four tax years.
From 6 April 2027, HMRC will replace the automatic £100 late filing penalty with a points-based system, triggering a £200 fine after 2 points for annual submissions.
Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, has been jailed for five years and six months for a £29m cyber attack on Transport for London, forcing 27,000 employees to reset passwords.
Yorkshire Water mistakenly paid £6,800 into a customer's account in two separate payments, telling them to enjoy the money. The error was due to a payroll update.
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PC Calum Brand has been found guilty of assaulting a woman by pulling her hair and elbowing her in the face during her boyfriend's arrest in Halesowen. The IOPC investigation led to the charge.
Households can now receive up to £21,330 tax-free by combining Marriage Allowance and Rent-a-Room scheme, while the Personal Allowance remains frozen at £12,570 until 2031.
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood, tipped to become Chancellor under Andy Burnham, faces calls to scrap the costly state pension triple lock, with the OECD warning it is unsustainable.
DWP confirms automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners under 80 this winter. Letters arriving October-November 2026. Amounts vary by age and household.
HS2 Phase 2 cancellation leaves Birmingham-Manchester link dead. Explore the project's future, costs, and political fallout.
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State pensioners paid on Fridays will receive two payments in July, on July 3 and July 31, due to the DWP's four-week payment schedule.
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood is tipped to become Chancellor under PM Andy Burnham, facing decisions on tax, PIP, pension triple lock, benefits, and tax bands.
HMRC's new rule allows low-earners to earn up to £18,570 tax-free by combining Personal Allowance, Starting Rate for Savings, and Personal Savings Allowance.
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service will appoint a new chief fire officer from 2027, following a major governance change that shifts the hiring power to the combined authority.
The state pension age may need to rise to 74 by 2069 to maintain the triple lock without overwhelming government finances, according to a new Institute for Fiscal Studies report.
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Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner for Chancellor under incoming PM Andy Burnham, replacing Rachel Reeves at the Treasury.
On July 15, 1377, Richard II became king. Test your knowledge with quiz questions on music, space, history, and more. Answers included.
Facewatch facial recognition system in Sainsbury's, B&M, and Spar stores will alert police instantly, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns.
From Monday July 20, households in Tamworth and Lichfield must stop putting food waste in general bins. New food waste caddies will be provided as part of a national shake-up.
Argentina could face FIFA punishment after players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England.
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The Renters' Rights Act introduces new legal requirements for landlords, making updated insurance essential. Our checklist covers key changes and coverage needs.
