State Pension Age Rise to 68 Could Be Brought Forward
The DWP may move the state pension age increase to 68 forward to 2037, affecting millions aged 49-55 who face an extra year of work, according to the OBR.
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Sharing car photos online leads to cloning fraud
Experts warn that posting images of driving licences or log books on social media makes it easy for criminals to clone vehicles, leaving innocent drivers with fines and penalties.
Burnham Urged to Introduce New Council Tax Bands
Andy Burnham, likely next PM after Starmer's resignation, is urged by cross-party MPs to add new council tax bands for high-value homes and scrap referendum limits on rises.
FCDO Warns Brits on Travel to 13 Middle Eastern Nations
The UK Foreign Office has issued urgent travel advice for 13 countries in the Middle East, including Turkey and Cyprus, as the US-Iran conflict escalates with continued airstrikes and rising casualties.
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10m state pensioners face HMRC tax as numbers surge
Over 10 million state pensioners will pay income tax by 2026/27, up 3 million in five years, as frozen allowances and rising pensions drag more into tax.
Bridgnorth Man Urges MOD to Name Warship HMS Shropshire
A Bridgnorth man has launched a campaign asking the Ministry of Defence to name one of its new warships HMS Shropshire, after the historic cruiser that served in World War II.
HMRC warns umbrella company workers of tax avoidance red flags
HMRC alerts workers using umbrella companies to tax avoidance schemes, warning of red flags like mismatched payslips and untaxed payments, leading to potential unpaid tax and penalties.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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