Households to Pay Less for Groceries Under New Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces import tax cuts on 100+ items to lower grocery bills, plus free bus travel for children this August.
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Mum Fury as Marine Killer Over 'Brummie' Question Faces Early Release
Ann-Marie Yilmaz condemns the justice system after her son Cemal was killed by Royal Marine Joseph Jones in a one-punch attack over a casual question.
Streeting Proposes HMRC Tax Rule Changes
Wes Streeting, former Health Secretary, proposes equalising capital gains and income tax rates, aiming to raise up to £12bn and address wealth inequality.
UK net migration hits lowest since 2012 at 171,000
UK net migration dropped to 171,000 in the year to December 2025, the lowest since 2012. Asylum claims also fell by 12%, with hotel use down by a third.
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Trump Warns Iran: 'Get Nasty' Over Nuclear Deal
Donald Trump warns Iran the US will 'get nasty' if it refuses a nuclear deal, issuing a stark six-word warning as tensions escalate. He threatens to strike 'even harder'.
DWP Told to Change State Pension Triple Lock Rule
The DWP is urged to change the state pension triple lock rule as costs balloon. Experts say there is no reason to delay reform.
DWP Ending 6 Benefits From July: Claimants Contacted
The DWP is ending six legacy benefits under managed migration, replacing them with Universal Credit. Claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, and more will be contacted.
Fuel Duty Freeze Confirmed: £120 Saved for Average Driver
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces fuel duty freeze extension, saving average driver £120 over two years, and a 12-month vehicle tax holiday for hauliers.
Labour Bureaucrats 'Controlled' Birmingham Party for Three Years
Insiders claim unelected Labour bureaucrats controlled Birmingham party for three years, leading to 'catastrophic' local election losses and calls for local democracy restoration.
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Lib Dem Deal with Dudley Conservatives Collapses
Dudley's Liberal Democrats missed out on a deal with the Conservatives to prop up their minority administration, leaving them frozen out of committee roles.
Alum Rock Food Court Hit With Stop Trading Notice
An outdoor food court in Alum Rock, Birmingham, has been served a Temporary Stop Notice for operating without planning permission, sparking local protests.
Reeves hits back at heckler shouting 'get Starmer out'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves responds to a heckler at a Leeds petrol station who shouted 'get Keir Starmer out' and praised Nigel Farage, telling him 'good manners' are British.
Hyndburn Planning Applications May 11-17
Hyndburn Borough Council received planning applications between May 11-17, including householder extensions, a car lift installation, listed building consent, and change of use to a SEND school.
Outgoing Walsall Mayor: 'I'll Always Be Proud to Call Walsall Home'
Councillors paid tribute to outgoing Mayor Louise Harrison, who said serving Walsall was the greatest honour of her life and praised the town's people.
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UK Warns Against Travel to Ecuador-Colombia Border
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border due to organised crime and drug trafficking.
DWP Chases Employer for Debt Not Owed by Universal Credit Claimant
The DWP is criticized for ordering an employer to deduct a nonexistent benefit debt from a carer's salary, despite a judge ruling she owed nothing.
Greens, Lib Dems, Independents in Council Takeover Bid
Three groups have come together to try to launch a coalition to run Birmingham city council after no party won a majority in the local elections. Can the Greens, Lib Dems, and seven independents make it work?
Outsunny Potting Bench Cheaper Than Amazon in Double Deal
The Outsunny Garden Potting Bench, praised as 'useful in the greenhouse', is now available for £60.75 with a discount code, undercutting Amazon's price of £67.99.
Drone Footage Shows BCFC Stadium Site Transformation
Stunning drone footage captures the Birmingham Wheels Park site, set to become BCFC's new 62,000-seater stadium and a global landmark as part of the £11bn Sports Quarter.
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Selby man walks 65 days for mental health charity
Craig Lewis is walking from John O'Groats to Land's End over 65 days to raise funds for The Big Communitea, a charity he credits with saving his life after addiction and mental health struggles.
DWP Names Lisa Tremble Non-Executive Director for 24M Claimants
The DWP announces Lisa Tremble as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board, aiming to transform the welfare system for 24 million claimants.
Met Office Reveals 15 English Towns Set to Hit 30C
The Met Office has confirmed 15 locations in England that will see temperatures reach 30°C during the Bank Holiday weekend, with heat health alerts issued.
UK Heatwave to Trigger 70-Year Event
A UK heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend could see temperatures hit 30C, marking the earliest such date in over 70 years, according to BBC Weather forecaster Sarah Keith-Lucas.
John Lewis, Boots, Debenhams Misled Shoppers in Black Friday Ads
ASA ruled John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams misled shoppers with false Black Friday discounts, overstating savings on laptops, fragrance and more.
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MAFS UK 2026 Cancellation Rumours Addressed by Insider
A Channel 4 insider has addressed claims that Married at First Sight UK 2026 is cancelled after a Panorama episode exposed welfare concerns. No final decision has been made.
State Pensioners Born Before 1960: Check Bank Accounts Now
State pensioners born before 1960 are urged to check their bank accounts within 48 hours as the DWP brings forward payment dates due to the May Bank Holiday.
New Sick Note Rule in England After 11 Million Issued
England introduces a new sick note rule to reduce benefit claimants. GPs will replace sick notes with social prescribers, exercise regimes, and career coaching.
Council tax overhaul targets £2m+ homes to raise £430m
UK government proposes high-value property surcharge on homes worth £2m+ to raise £430m annually, addressing historic unfairness in council tax system.
Labour Denies Reform Threats in Dudley Council Talks
Labour in Dudley deny threatening to support Reform UK to gain key committee chairperson roles, despite being reduced to third largest party on the council.
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Test your knowledge with today's quiz: Cher's birthday, Tom Hanks' volleyball friend, velodrome sport, DC Comics, Bee Gees' birthplace, M4 services, Subway, okta, British monarchs of India, Edward I, Julianne Moore's Oscar.
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