Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on July 9. Police believe she was attacked 24 hours earlier. A neighbor reports seeing a mystery hiker arriving overnight. A 26-year-old arrested has been released without charge.
HMRC's Making Tax Digital deadline on August 7, 2026, affects 864,000 sole traders and landlords. Only 250,000 have registered so far, with most using tax agents. Failure to file quarterly updates risks penalties.
Ofgem's interim director general Neil Kenward says UK energy bills may not return to pre-crisis levels, citing a 50% increase in the price cap since 2019, though real-terms rise is 15%.
A new government taskforce will help 750,000 young adults reclaim £1.6 billion in unclaimed Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,200 each, by improving tracing and engagement.
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Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK, has received a posthumous conditional pardon from the King, recognizing a historic miscarriage of justice. Her family fought for 70 years to clear her name.
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe has been released with no further action, police confirm. The investigation continues.
Two masked men poured flammable liquid outside Mohammedi Stores in Small Heath and set it alight, risking lives of residents in flats above. Police treat fire as arson.
Nilesh Pandit's bid to sell alcohol at Hideout in Shirley's Parkgate Shopping Centre faces a week-long wait after a Solihull Council hearing.
A Walsall curry house fined £45,000 for employing an illegal worker faces a licence review. West Midlands Police and Home Office seek revocation after two immigration visits.
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A Birmingham sweet shop has been fined £30,000 after environmental health inspectors found widespread hygiene breaches, including rodent droppings and mould.
No complaints against the West Midlands Combined Authority were upheld in 2025/26, with only six of 20 complaints escalated to the ombudsman, a report confirms.
Solihull planners recommend approval for 970 homes on green belt land in Balsall Common, with 50% affordable housing, a primary school, and extra station parking.
A murderer, violent gangster and two gunmen were among 13 criminals present when Gavin Parry was shot dead in a car repair unit in Winson Green, Birmingham, in 2021.
A West Midlands Police inspector spearheaded Britain's biggest UFO investigation, examining over 600 cases and concluding most have mundane explanations.
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UK households are warned about fake air conditioning deals during the heatwave. Kaspersky's Olga Altukhova advises checking URLs and avoiding pressure tactics to prevent scams.
HMRC has confirmed that state pensioners earning over £35,000 annually will face extra tax charges of up to £33 per month to repay Winter Fuel Payments unless they opt out.
State pensioners aged 66 to 76 on the full new rate will receive two DWP payments in July due to five Wednesdays, paid on July 1 and July 19.
Ariana Grande will no longer appear in American Horror Story season 13 due to scheduling conflicts with her Eternal Sunshine Tour, Deadline reports.
King Charles has been reunited with grandchildren Archie and Lilibet at Highgrove, marking the first meeting since 2022's Platinum Jubilee, amid signs of improving relations with Harry.
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HMRC is offering married couples and civil partners a backdated £13,830 personal tax-free allowance, boosting take-home pay by £252 per year, with claims possible for four previous years.
State pensioners with NI numbers ending 60-79 will get two payments in July 2026 due to five Thursdays, as per DWP schedules.
State pensioners born before 1951 can boost their basic state pension to £415 per week through Additional Pension, which increased to £230.54 weekly from April 6.
HMRC data shows 5.76 million individuals paid the higher rate in 2023/24, up 50% from 2019/20, as frozen thresholds and rising incomes push more taxpayers into the 40% bracket.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons must comply with updated Price Marking Order requiring clearer unit pricing, following Which? campaign and government reforms.
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Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, with serious injuries. Police are searching for a white male suspect described as 'clearly dangerous'.
Police have opened a murder investigation after former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon. A manhunt is underway for a white male suspect.
A public consultation on July 16 will discuss demolishing Martineau Place for a 60-storey skyscraper with 2,000 homes, impacting a GP surgery with 17,789 patients and multiple businesses.
Taxpayers can boost their Personal Allowance to £20,070 by earning up to £7,500 tax-free through HMRC's Rent a Room scheme, saving up to £3,000 for higher-rate payers.
Rossendale Borough Council registered planning applications up to July 10, including householder extensions, tree works, and a new dwelling proposal.
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ONS data reveals Sparkhill North as Birmingham's most densely populated area with 16,880 residents per sq km, while Walmley is the least crowded with just 664.
