Winter Fuel Payment: Opt Out for Over £35k Income
Pensioners with income over £35,000 can opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment to avoid tax clawback. Learn about thresholds, opt-out deadlines, and repayment rules.
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HMRC Sends One Million £473 Tax Refund Letters
HMRC has sent one million brown envelopes offering an average £473 tax refund. The taxman urges UK households to check via the HMRC app or letter.
EFL Responds to West Brom Fan Trust Over PSR Uncertainty
West Brom fans await PSR points deduction outcome as EFL writes to fan trust, leaving supporters frustrated with lack of clarity.
West Midlands Mum Dies at Swiss Clinic After Paying £10k
Wendy Duffy, 56, from the West Midlands, ended her life at a Swiss assisted dying clinic after paying £10,000, following the loss of her son Marcus four years ago.
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13 Money and DWP Changes in May 2026 for UK Households
May 2026 brings 13 key money and DWP changes affecting millions of UK households, including benefits, state pension, energy tariffs, renters' rights, and tax penalties.
Rob Edwards Future at Wolves: Pressure Before Final Five Games
Rob Edwards faces uncertainty as Wolves struggle after break, with relegation confirmed. Fans speculate on his future with five games left in the season.
Fix Loose Tiles Without Replacement: Expert Tips
Learn how to repair loose tiles and hollow sounds without costly replacement. Expert advice on adhesive injection, re-grouting myths, and when replacement is necessary.
HMRC changes pension access for 1971-1973 born
HMRC is changing pension access rules for savers born between April 6, 1971 and April 5, 1973, raising the minimum access age from 55 to 57 in April 2028.
Birmingham Council Hopefuls Face Tough Questions at Hustings
Labour leader John Cotton raised eyebrows by supporting a return to weekly bin collections at the Birmingham Live hustings, despite overseeing a costly switch to fortnightly collections.
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Man Charged with Murder of Stretford Grammar Headteacher
Simon Richardson, 34, has been charged with murder and other offences following the death of headteacher Michael Mullins in a collision in Trafford.
HMRC Child Benefit Changes May 2026: Two Automatic Updates
HMRC is implementing two automatic changes to Child Benefit payments in May 2026 due to bank holidays, affecting payment dates for millions of families.
Racist Sex Beast Who Raped Sikh Woman to Learn Fate
John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to raping a Sikh woman in Walsall, in a racially motivated attack. He faces potential life sentence.
UK Broadband Compensation Rules Updated: Higher Payouts
Ofcom updates broadband compensation rules for 10 major providers including BT, Sky, Virgin. Customers get higher automatic payouts for service outages, missed appointments, and delays.
DWP Early Benefit Payments for May Bank Holidays (24.04.2026)
The DWP will pay benefits and state pensions early in May due to bank holidays on May 4 and 25. Payments due on those dates will be made on the previous working day.
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New Pet Rules for Renters in England from May 1, 2026
From May 1, 2026, landlords in England can no longer impose blanket bans on pets. Tenants gain the right to request permission under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
HMRC Pension Age Change: Born After 1971 to Be Affected
HMRC clarifies the minimum pension age rise from 55 to 57 from April 2028, impacting those born after 1971. Transitional rules apply for some.
DVLA Decides on 830,000 Licence Revocations
The Labour government confirms new number plate and medical licence rules as the DVLA makes over 830,000 decisions yearly, with warnings that they cannot be rushed.
HMRC's £186m loan charge crackdown called 'shameful'
HMRC has spent £186 million over six years recouping loan charge taxes, sparking criticism from MPs and campaigners who call the approach 'shameful' and 'disgusting'.
Birmingham Council Urged to Reconsider Sale of Prime HS2 Land
Opposition councillors urge Birmingham City Council to reconsider selling prime land near HS2 for a quick buck, warning it undermines long-term financial stability and regeneration goals.
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BA pilots ballot for strike over 'kamikaze' pay deal
British Airways pilots are balloting for strike action over a new pay deal they describe as 'kamikaze', threatening summer holidays for UK travellers.
Birmingham Council Faces New Equal Pay Strike Threat
GMB union threatens strike action over Birmingham City Council's slow handling of equal pay settlements and job evaluations, with ballot expected after May elections.
Inspector slams Solihull Council over 'unreasonable' denial
A government inspector overruled Solihull Council, allowing a taller extension and awarding costs to the applicant, citing unreasonable behavior by the council.
168 Fugitives Wanted by West Midlands Police for Over 10 Years
A BirminghamLive investigation reveals 168 suspects have been on West Midlands Police's wanted list for over 10 years, including 8 murder cases and 18 terrorism offenses.
Bins Strike Promises and Flag Tensions at Hustings
Key takeaways from the Birmingham election hustings: bins strike pledges, flag debate, independent calls for change, and heated exchanges between Conservatives and Reform.
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Police probe after Birmingham council candidate targeted
Birmingham council candidate Paul Smith says his family was targeted with malicious emails. Police investigate harassment ahead of May 7 election.
Rats, drugs and fly-tipping: Life in 'rundown' Birmingham area
Residents in Lozells, Birmingham, voice concerns over bins strike, fly-tipping, drug use, and anti-social behaviour ahead of local elections. Independent candidates offer hope.
Taxpayers Fund £3,000 Oil Painting of Rachel Reeves
The Parliamentary Art Collection spent £3,000 of public money on an oil painting of Chancellor Rachel Reeves, sparking criticism from the TaxPayers' Alliance as a 'vanity project'.
BirminghamLive 2026 Hustings: Seven Candidates Debate
BirminghamLive hosted the biggest hustings ahead of the 2026 local elections, with seven candidates debating key issues like road crime, bins, and the economy.
Knife Crime Falls, Homicides Rise in West Midlands
Knife crime dropped across West Midlands police forces in 2025, but knife-related homicides increased in West Mercia and West Midlands, while Staffordshire saw decreases.
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Kettles Sold at Currys, House of Fraser, Robert Dyas Recalled
Enfinigy Water Kettles sold at Currys, House of Fraser, and Robert Dyas are urgently recalled due to risk of scalding. One second-degree burn reported.
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