Drug dealer jailed after cocaine found in his socks
Adrian Domi, 32, was jailed for three years after police found 41 bags of cocaine hidden in socks inside his car in Bromford, Birmingham.
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HMRC Bills 920,000 Workers Over Company Car Tax
HMRC is sending tax bills to 920,000 employees as company car tax numbers rise 9.5% to 920,000 in 2024/25, with electric cars now accounting for 51% of recipients.
Asda Rolls Out Natasha's Law Labels in 142 Express Stores
Asda has extended Natasha's Law allergen and calorie information to 142 Express stores using electronic shelf labels for loose bakery items, enhancing food safety compliance.
Dudley Council Refuses Bin Collection Refund Amid 'Chaos'
Dudley Council's finance chief rules out council tax refunds for missed bin collections, citing the third-lowest council tax in England and ongoing efforts to improve the service.
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Starmer Grants Councils Pavement Parking Powers
Keir Starmer's Government is giving local councils powers to ban pavement parking on selected streets, with Birmingham City Council set to apply, aiming to improve safety for pedestrians.
Martinez staying at Aston Villa, director confirms
Aston Villa's director of football operations Damian Vidagany confirms goalkeeper Emi Martinez will remain at the club this summer, ending Juventus speculation.
Willenhall Man Charged with Four Shop Thefts
Simon Crumpton, 40, from Willenhall, has been charged with four shop thefts in the Black Country and appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today.
HMRC July 31 MFA Opt-Out Deadline Confirmed
HMRC sets July 31, 2026 deadline for agents to opt out of multi-factor authentication, with full rollout from September 28 to October 15, 2026.
DWP Workplace Pension Reform Roadmap Update
The DWP has published an updated roadmap for workplace pension reform, outlining a sequenced plan for delivery under the Pension Schemes Act 2026, with pensions minister Torsten Bell calling it a 'hugely necessary' change.
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Octopus Energy axes free coffee perk for customers
Octopus Energy has scrapped its free coffee perk for customers, replacing it with a digital scratchcard system that offers a chance to win prizes, sparking disappointment among users.
Sealife Weymouth Closed After Fire at Nearby Substation
Sealife Weymouth remains closed as a precaution after a fire at a nearby electricity substation. No staff, visitors, or animals were harmed. The aquarium will reopen once safe.
Asda Confirms New £40 Rule at UK Petrol Stations
From Monday, Asda Rewards customers spending £40 in-store can get 5p per litre off fuel, saving up to £3 on a 60-litre tank at 321 sites.
New Bin Collection Rules: Two Food Waste Bins for Households
From Monday, July 20, households in Tamworth and Lichfield will receive two new food waste bins as part of a national shake-up of collection rules, aiming to turn scraps into renewable energy.
495,990 UC Households Affected by Two-Child Limit
In April 2026, 495,990 Universal Credit households were impacted by the two-child limit policy, affecting 1.75 million children, according to DWP data.
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BBC Expert Warns Unclaimed Bank Accounts May Be Transferred
BBC Morning Live's Laura Pomfret warns UK households that unclaimed bank accounts risk being transferred to charity. £2.1 billion was reunited with owners in early 2026.
Birmingham Restaurant Manager on Illegal Workers: 'I Can't Help It'
Vietnam City Restaurant in Birmingham was found employing two illegal workers. The manager claimed he 'can't help if people come off street to use toilet'. Police have applied for a licence review.
Birmingham bin service privatisation proposed to cut strike risk
A leaked council report suggests privatising Birmingham's bin collections to reduce strike risk, but warns against action before 2028 due to ongoing dispute.
West Midlands Drivers Face Longest Driving Test Wait
Drivers in the West Midlands are enduring the longest wait for a driving test in the UK, with average delays exceeding 20 weeks, according to new data.
HMRC Confirms Millions to Get Tax Refund Letters
HMRC will send P800 letters to PAYE taxpayers who overpaid or underpaid tax for 2025/26, with refunds available via GOV.UK or the HMRC app.
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HMRC helps 750,000 claim forgotten £2,200 CTF savings
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.
Arson attack on Birmingham supermarket captured on CCTV
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.
Walsall Curry House Licence Revocation Decision Looms
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.
Birmingham Sweet Shop Fined £30,000
A Birmingham sweet shop has been fined £30,000 after environmental health inspectors found widespread hygiene breaches, including rodent droppings and mould.
20 WMCA Complaints None Upheld by Ombudsman
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.
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Air Conditioning Scam Warning for UK Households During Heatwave
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 Backdated £13,830 Tax-Free Allowance for Couples
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.
Second DWP State Pension Payment in July 2026
State pensioners with NI numbers ending 60-79 will get two payments in July 2026 due to five Thursdays, as per DWP schedules.
HMRC Rule Boosts Allowance to £20,070 via Rent-a-Room
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.
Deceased Animals Found at Pet Crematorium
An investigation has been launched after deceased animals were discovered at a pet crematorium in Birmingham, raising concerns over handling practices.
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Aston Villa to Streamline Physical Season Ticket Requests
Aston Villa pledges to simplify the process for physical season tickets after only 929 of 2,107 requests were initially approved, with 197 more successful on appeal.
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