WMCA Scrutiny Overhaul Faces 'Orwellian' Criticism
West Midlands Combined Authority board approves merging scrutiny committees into one, saving £500,000 but sparking concerns over reduced oversight of major projects.
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DWP Urged to Scrap Triple Lock Pension Perk for Millions
Personal finance experts call for scrapping the Triple Lock pension increase, citing unfairness and unsustainable costs. The mechanism guarantees annual rises by the highest of earnings, inflation, or 2.5%.
State Pensioners Urged to Check Tax Details Ahead of New HMRC Rules
State pensioners are advised to review tax details as new HMRC rules approach. The government will introduce a tax exemption for those with sole state pension income.
Two Birmingham Labour councillors quit amid post-election turmoil
Majid Mahmood and Diane Donaldson resign from Birmingham Labour, citing leadership concerns, Gaza, and immigration policy. The group now has only 15 councillors.
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Burnham Pledges HS2 Revival If PM
Andy Burnham vows to revive the scrapped HS2 northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister, proposing a Crossrail-style funding model.
Truck Driver Denies Intent to Harm Teen Girlfriend
Mohammed Azim denies murdering girlfriend Lily Whitehouse, 19, by pinning her against a lamppost with his recovery truck in Oldbury, claiming it was an accident.
Bridget Phillipson Won't Rule Out Future PM Bid
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson tells BirminghamLive she's backing Keir Starmer but 'never say never' on future leadership bid during visit to address school absence rates.
UK Mortgage Rates Positive Update Expected This Week
Mortgage brokers welcome end of Middle East war as best news for mortgage pricing this year, predicting positive movements in fixed rate pricing by week's end.
Ex-Birmingham MP Roy Hattersley's Astonishing Family Secret Revealed
Former Birmingham MP Roy Hattersley discovered his parents eloped weeks after his mother's first marriage, officiated by his father, a priest. A tale of love and political legacy.
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Judge Explains Why Pub Fight Duo Spared Jail
A crown court judge spared two men from immediate prison after a beer garden fight in Brierley Hill, citing racial provocation and no prior convictions as mitigating factors.
DWP Reviews Nine Payment Rates for Millions of Households
The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing nine pay rates affecting millions of households, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave payments.
MP Al Carns Hints at Labour Leadership Bid Amid Fraud Claims
Selly Oak MP Al Carns hints at Labour leadership bid; supporter revealed as convicted fraudster. Plus: Majid Mahmood quits Labour, Ryan Bridge arrested at protest.
June 14 Quiz: Starfish, Rolling Stones, Magna Carta
Test your knowledge with our quiz for June 14, covering history, science, and pop culture, including Magna Carta, the Rolling Stones, and more.
Full List of Social Media Platforms Banned for Under-16s
Sir Keir Starmer confirms under-16 social media ban. Platforms include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X. Messaging apps like WhatsApp excluded.
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Starmer confirms under-16s social media ban timeline
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a timeline for banning under-16s from social media, with legislation expected before Christmas and enforcement in spring 2026.
Starmer to Water Down 2030 EV Sales Targets
PM Keir Starmer overrules Ed Miliband, reducing the 2030 EV sales target from 80% to 50% after pressure from the industry, Unite union, and business secretary Peter Kyle.
DVLA Reminds Over-70s to Renew Driving Licences Every 3 Years
The DVLA has launched a campaign reminding drivers aged 70+ to renew their licences every three years for free online or by post, ensuring they stay legal on the roads.
DWP Confirms £16,000 Bank Balance Triggers Checks
The DWP confirms that bank balances over £16,000 will trigger account checks under new EVN measures to identify incorrect benefit payments.
DWP Shields Three Benefits from Motability Scheme Changes
Motability Operations delays new rules for Scottish benefit recipients until July 2026, shielding SADLA, ADP, and CDP claimants from changes.
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HMRC Admits £5 Tax Error for 8.7 Million Pensioners
HMRC has acknowledged overcharging up to 8.7 million pensioners by approximately £5 each due to a calculation error, collecting £43.5 million extra last year.
Sainsbury's Switches to White Eggs: Key Facts
Sainsbury's is replacing brown eggs with white ones across all own-brand ranges, citing environmental benefits. Experts confirm no nutritional difference between egg colors.
DWP Benefits Cuts Step Closer as Nandy Backs Burnham
Lisa Nandy supports Andy Burnham's call for DWP benefits cuts to fund defense spending, moving welfare reform closer, with warnings for all claimants.
HMRC Tax Bands Could Change for State Pensioners
Andy Burnham, Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection, says he would revisit the freeze on income tax, which is harming state pensioners. The personal allowance freeze has dragged more pensioners into tax.
DWP Criticised for 'Two-Tier' Jobseeker Schemes
The DWP is under fire for funding employment schemes exclusive to ethnic minorities, sparking claims of racial discrimination and two-tier treatment of jobseekers.
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Dudley Council Spent Over £600k on Obsolete Local Plan
Dudley Council spent over £600,000 on a local plan that will be obsolete upon adoption due to changes in government housing targets, cabinet members were told.
Tesco Brings Robots to 600 Express Stores for Cleaning
Tesco partners with ICE to deploy cleaning robots in 600 Express stores, freeing staff for customer service and stock management. The move follows Morrisons and Asda.
Former councillor defends HMO garden conversion
A former councillor argues a garden outbuilding conversion in Walsall causes no harm, despite planners recommending refusal for the second time.
263 Homes Approved at Former Award-Winning Building Site
Over 260 new homes approved on site of demolished Stirling Prize-winning Centenary Building in Salford, despite criticism from councillor comparing design to post-war East Berlin.
Trump Confirms Iran Peace Deal, Strait to Reopen
Donald Trump announces a completed peace deal with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The official signing is set for June 19 in Switzerland.
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State Pensioners to Lose Three Months of Payments
State pensioners face losing up to three months of payments as the DWP raises the state pension age from 66 to 67, affecting those born between 1960 and 1961.
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