Lee Williams, 19, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for murdering Vernard Murray, 26, in a revenge stabbing in Cheetham Hill. Accomplices Riley McDermott and John Harte received sentences for manslaughter.
Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, died after being punched by fellow bouncer Richard Deakin outside Savanna cocktail bar in Birmingham. Deakin found guilty of manslaughter.
Argentina's government defends players after Falklands War banner displayed post-match; FIFA investigates but ejection from World Cup unlikely, with possible fine.
Shabana Mahmood, Birmingham MP and favourite for Chancellor under Andy Burnham, would shield working people from tax hikes while targeting high earners with property and investment income.
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FIFA is investigating Argentina for displaying a 'Falklands are Argentinian' banner after their 2-1 win over England, risking a fine under political gesture rules.
Shabana Mahmood, reportedly Andy Burnham's preferred Chancellor, would aim to cut the rising DWP benefits bill, following her Home Office approach of tightening eligibility.
Shabana Mahmood has supported a plan to restore the 50p top income tax rate, as reports suggest she could become Chancellor under Andy Burnham.
A petition warns against age-based testing as the government explores mandatory eyesight and cognitive checks for drivers over 70, with potential extension to under-70 motorists.
West Midlands Police made a record number of arrests during the World Cup, including more than 200 in a single 24-hour period, as officers cracked down on football-related disorder.
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HMRC has set a July 31 deadline for self-assessment taxpayers to make their second Payments on Account, which are advance payments towards the next tax bill.
The DWP has confirmed eight groups of state pensioners affected by a new age threshold rule, impacting those born between April 6, 1960, and July 6, 1960, with incremental increases to state pension age.
Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst has urged the BBC to amend an article about the Invictus Games, insisting the NEC—and thus the Games—are in Solihull, not Birmingham.
Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, has been jailed for five years and six months for a £29m cyber attack on Transport for London, forcing 27,000 employees to reset passwords.
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood, tipped to become Chancellor under Andy Burnham, faces calls to scrap the costly state pension triple lock, with the OECD warning it is unsustainable.
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Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner for Chancellor under incoming PM Andy Burnham, replacing Rachel Reeves at the Treasury.
Argentina could face FIFA punishment after players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England.
Millions of over-65s could see a £602 increase in the state pension next April if triple lock rules continue, with Andy Burnham ruling out scrapping the policy.
A Birmingham MP demands Severn Trent Water reconsider plans to increase the CEO's bonus amid customer outrage over sewage discharges and high bills.
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of sending threatening messages to Nigel Farage, including a death threat, following a social media post reported in May.
Sir Keir Starmer gave a World Cup bank holiday update in his final PMQs, joking about watching the England vs Argentina semi-final.
A bonus bank holiday if England wins the World Cup will not fall on a Monday but on Friday, July 24, to allow the team to return from the US. Sir Keir Starmer backs the holiday.
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final tonight on BBC. Viewers streaming live must have a TV Licence or risk a fine up to £1,000, warns expert Owen Dixon.
Millions face a pension blow as DWP state pension age rise to 68 could be brought forward to 2037, costing those aged 49-55 around £12,500 each.
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Stockport MP Lisa Smart warns that the UK is not scared enough about foreign threats, citing cyber attacks, espionage, and opaque foreign money undermining democracy.
FIFA confirms a 25-minute half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final, forcing BBC and ITV to extend studio coverage with pundits beyond the usual 15-minute break.
The UK government has ruled out a VPN ban for minors, instead imposing a midnight to 6am social media curfew for younger users, citing limited VPN use and free speech concerns.
A new midnight to 6am social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds will be default-enabled but can be overridden, sparking debate among safety groups and politicians.
Portsmouth City Council removed England flags from balconies ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, citing fire safety. Residents reported theft, and politicians condemned the move.
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