£40 Rule Now in Force for Major UK Energy Suppliers
Energy suppliers must fix faulty smart meters within 90 days or face fines. Customers can claim £40 compensation for delays.
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Parties Vow to End Birmingham Bin Strike
Every party hoping to run Birmingham City Council pledges to end the 17-month bin strike. Labour, Reform UK, Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, and Independents outline their plans.
HMRC Two-Week Warning on Tax Repayment Delays
HMRC warns taxpayers that refunds may take up to two weeks to appear in bank accounts after being issued. Learn how to track your payment.
37 Lloyds Banks to Close Across UK Next Month
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 37 branches in June 2026, including four in Birmingham. The full list of affected sites has been revealed.
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Nationwide Updates on Five-Day Rule for Account Changes
Nationwide Building Society clarifies that new FlexAccounts may take up to five working days to appear in the app, and provides guidance for customers facing delays.
Halifax Credit Card Refund: How to Transfer to Current Account
Halifax has clarified how credit card refunds are processed, addressing a customer query about moving refunds to current accounts.
Lloyds Bank Responds to Angry Customers Over Account Limits
Lloyds Bank addresses customer frustrations on social media after a client threatened to take their business elsewhere due to withdrawal limits without a card.
DWP Confirms £965 Payment for State Pensioners in May
DWP announces state pensioners will receive an unexpected £965 payment in May due to bank holiday changes. Payment dates adjusted for May 25 holiday.
Nationwide's Big Announcement: Energy Efficient Rents Benefit Thousands
Nationwide announces that energy efficient buy-to-let properties in the North of England command higher prices and rents, with most landlords recouping costs within five years.
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Mammogram Age Lowering Petition Hits 106,000 Signatures
A petition calling for NHS England to lower the breast cancer screening age from 50 to 40 and offer annual mammograms has reached 106,212 signatures, triggering a parliamentary debate.
Birmingham Gunman Jailed 16 Years for Shooting Teen
Lamar Anderson, 22, was sentenced to 16 years for shooting a 15-year-old boy in the back. The victim was mistaken for a rival. Anderson's own fatherless childhood repeats as he now faces prison, leaving his young son without a father.
Poundstretcher stores at risk without restructure plan
Poundstretcher, with nearly 300 stores nationwide including in the West Midlands, faces administration if a restructuring plan to reduce rents is not approved by creditors.
Birmingham Mobile Tip Truck Locations Next Week Released
Birmingham City Council has released the schedule for its mobile tip trucks from May 8-14. Residents can dispose of household and garden waste for free at various locations across the city.
Walsall Council Fined £34k for Minimum Wage Error
Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for underpaying 36 staff, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, a total of £21,890.67 in minimum wages.
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DWP Positive Rule Change for Universal Credit, PIP, Carer's Allowance
DWP announces positive rule changes for Universal Credit, PIP, and Carer's Allowance. Benefits increased in April, and a two-child benefit cap restriction is removed from May.
DWP Benefit Households Could Get Council Tax Slashed to £0
Over 2 million low-income households on DWP benefits may be missing out on council tax support that could reduce bills to £0. Experts urge separate application.
DWP responds to calls for rule change on 7 benefits
The DWP has issued a statement addressing a petition to scrap new rules for the Motability Scheme, affecting PIP, DLA, and five other benefits, citing fairness and cost savings.
DVLA to Strip Licences Over Three-Year Rule in Fly-Tipping Crackdown
Labour's new rule allows courts to strip driving licences from repeat fly-tippers who accumulate 12+ points in three years, part of a zero-tolerance Waste Crime Action Plan.
Mortgage Affordability Worst Since 2008 Crisis
Mortgage affordability hits worst level since 2008 financial crisis, with homebuyers spending over a fifth of income on repayments, UK Finance reports.
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Dudley Bin Collection Delays Spark Heated Council Clash
Dudley Council's new waste service faces delays, with residents fuming over missed collections. Labour and Tory councillors clash over accountability and service recovery.
Stepmother Denies Manslaughter in 1978 Bath Death of Girl
Janice Nix, 66, denies manslaughter for allegedly forcing five-year-old Andrea into a scalding bath in 1978, causing her death. The trial at Isleworth Crown Court continues.
Police: Woman's Canal Death Not Suspicious
West Midlands Police have confirmed that the death of a woman pulled from a canal in Walsall town centre is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Former Birmingham Police HQ to Become 59 Apartments
Work has begun to convert the former West Midlands Police headquarters on Steelhouse Lane into 59 apartments, with completion expected by September 2027.
HMRC Fines 169,000 Basic Rate Taxpayers £100 for Late Filing
HMRC is fining 169,000 basic rate taxpayers £100 each after 180,000 self-employed filers missed the 2023-24 deadline. Lower earners disproportionately affected.
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DWP New Powers: State Pensioner Bank Checks
The DWP can now check bank accounts of state pensioners claiming Pension Credit under new anti-fraud rules, sparking privacy concerns.
Birmingham resident offers £100 for rubbish removal amid strike
A Birmingham woman is offering £100 on Airtasker to remove rubbish she claims was dumped in her garden, as the bin strike enters its second year.
Midlands Households Get £200 DWP Payment Update
Birmingham City Council updates on £200 hardship grants from DWP's Household Support Fund, which ended March 27. New Crisis and Resilience Fund replaces it from April 1.
Motability Scheme changes worry DWP benefit claimants
From July, the Motability Scheme reduces mileage allowances to 30,000 miles over three years with higher excess charges, worrying disabled drivers on seven DWP benefits.
Man Dies After Fall in Birmingham City Centre Building
A man in his 40s died after falling from multiple floors inside a building on Colmore Row. Police do not treat the death as suspicious.
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UK Petrol Stations Face Fines Under New Driver Protection Laws
The CMA can now fine petrol stations that fail to update Fuel Finder. Non-compliance may lead to penalties to protect drivers and ensure price transparency.
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