Burnham's £200 Winter Fuel Payments: Eligibility Rules
Millions of pensioners will get automatic £200 or £300 Winter Fuel Payments in November, but not all over-65s qualify due to income-linked rules under incoming PM Andy Burnham.
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M6 driver bizarre excuse failing to stop police no brakes
A van driver told police he didn't stop because his van had no brakes, but checks confirmed the brakes were working. He was arrested for dangerous driving and no insurance.
British Steel Nationalised: Government Takes Control
British Steel has been nationalised under new legislation, safeguarding thousands of jobs and securing one of the UK's last virgin steel plants, the government confirmed.
State Pension Rise of £602 for Over-65s Under Burnham
Millions of over-65s could see a £602 increase in the state pension next April if triple lock rules continue, with Andy Burnham ruling out scrapping the policy.
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HMRC Confirms Tax Charges for Pre-1951 Pensioners
HMRC has confirmed that tax relief on personal pension contributions stops at age 75, affecting state pensioners born before 1951. Key changes for death benefits from April 2027.
House of Fraser closure: End of an era for Rackhams
Three weeks after House of Fraser closed in Birmingham city centre, plans emerge to demolish the historic Rackhams building for 600 new homes and commercial space.
HMRC Confirms VAT Fuel Scale Charges Until April 2027
HMRC has confirmed new VAT road fuel scale charges for petrol and diesel cars, effective from May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2027, with rates based on CO2 emissions.
WM Mayor to Control Fire Service in 2027 Amid Bullying Claims
The West Midlands Fire Service will transfer to mayoral control by 2027, with officials confident about handling the move despite concerns over bullying and harassment allegations.
Pregnant shoplifter spared jail after 41 Birmingham raids
Lisa Harbun, 31, stole over £5,000 from Birmingham stores in 41 raids. Spared jail due to pregnancy and drug treatment, she received an 18-month suspended sentence.
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Solihull Council Refuses to Reverse Fortnightly Bin Decision
Solihull Council's senior councillor Ken Hawkins confirms fortnightly bin collections from October 5 will not be reversed despite resident concerns, citing 72% recyclable waste and government's Simpler Recycling scheme.
Dudley Defends £1m Consultant Spend on Housing Safety
Dudley Council's housing chiefs defended spending nearly £1m on consultants to meet safety compliance, citing risks of not acting as greater than the cost.
Dad cleared by jury for attacking arsonist who drove into home
John Henry Sayers, 62, was found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to William Patterson, who drove a Land Rover into his Newcastle home and set it alight, after a jury deliberation of four hours.
MP Seeks Rethink on Severn Trent CEO Bonus
A Birmingham MP demands Severn Trent Water reconsider plans to increase the CEO's bonus amid customer outrage over sewage discharges and high bills.
Birmingham Reform Councillor Expelled After One Meeting
Rebecca Waters, newly elected Birmingham councillor for Rubery and Rednal, expelled from Reform UK after voting for Liberal Democrat leader instead of her group leader in council leadership vote.
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Man Arrested Over Nigel Farage Shooting Threat
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sending threatening messages to Nigel Farage, including a death threat, following a social media post reported in May.
Micah Richards to Quit Punditry by 2034
Micah Richards reveals he will leave football punditry by 2034, focusing on grassroots work to help disadvantaged youth in Leeds, his hometown.
Starmer's Legacy: New Drink-Driving Law Tightens Limits
England's drink-drive limit to be cut from 35 to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland's threshold, as part of Keir Starmer's road safety strategy tabled before his resignation.
Drug dealer jailed after cocaine found in his socks
Adrian Domi, 32, was jailed for three years after police found 41 bags of cocaine hidden in socks inside his car in Bromford, Birmingham.
Starmer Issues World Cup Bank Holiday Update in Final PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer gave a World Cup bank holiday update in his final PMQs, joking about watching the England vs Argentina semi-final.
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Birmingham Finance Boss 'Horrified' by Past Mistakes
Birmingham's new finance chief Chris Garghan says he is 'horrified' by past governance failures after a report reveals ongoing weaknesses in risk management and internal controls.
Bonus Bank Holiday for England World Cup Win Ruled Out
A bonus bank holiday if England wins the World Cup will not fall on a Monday but on Friday, July 24, to allow the team to return from the US. Sir Keir Starmer backs the holiday.
New Council Finance Boss 'Horrified' by Past Mistakes
The new finance chief of West Midlands Council expressed shock at previous financial errors, vowing to restore fiscal responsibility and transparency in the region's budget management.
ITV Gets 443 Ofcom Complaints Over Bellingham Interview
ITV has received 443 Ofcom complaints after reporter Gabriel Clarke's controversial post-match interview with Jude Bellingham following England's 2-1 win over Norway.
HMRC Bills 920,000 Workers Over Company Car Tax
HMRC is sending tax bills to 920,000 employees as company car tax numbers rise 9.5% to 920,000 in 2024/25, with electric cars now accounting for 51% of recipients.
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Birmingham Keeps Sanctuary Status
Birmingham City Council has voted to retain its City of Sanctuary status, rejecting a motion by Reform UK to withdraw from the movement. The vote reaffirms the city's commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
Asda Rolls Out Natasha's Law Labels in 142 Express Stores
Asda has extended Natasha's Law allergen and calorie information to 142 Express stores using electronic shelf labels for loose bakery items, enhancing food safety compliance.
England vs Argentina: BBC viewers risk £1,000 fine
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final tonight on BBC. Viewers streaming live must have a TV Licence or risk a fine up to £1,000, warns expert Owen Dixon.
Walsall hacker faces jail for £39m TfL cyber attack
Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, part of the Scattered Spider hacking group, faces jail for a £39m cyber attack on Transport for London, affecting 28,000 employees and Oyster refunds.
Burnham Urged to Scrap Pension Triple Lock
Incoming PM Andy Burnham is urged to scrap the state pension triple lock, deemed 'unusually generous' by the OECD, to curb rising public spending.
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Birmingham Daily Quiz: July 14 Trivia Questions and Answers
Challenge yourself with our daily quiz featuring questions on history, music, and pop culture. Answers included for July 14.
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