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Treasury confirms if pensioners will pay tax under Andy Burnham
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (282+ words) The treasury has released a statement amid concerns The Treasury has confirmed whether or not state pensioners will have to pay tax under Andy Burnham's new government. Anyone relying solely on the full new or basic state pension will not…...
Stabbing probe as police launch appeal to trace man
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (199+ words) Police want to speak to this man following a stabbing in Wolverhampton(Image: West Midlands Police) A police appeal has been launched to trace a man who might have information about a stabbing in Wolverhampton. It comes after a man…...
Houses damaged as two cars 'deliberately torched' in Solihull
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (200+ words) A general view of Handford Crescent(Image: Google) Houses were damaged after two cars were deliberately torched in Solihull, police said. The alleged arson took place on Handford Crescent in the early hours of Friday, July 17. Kristopher Kennedy, 37, and Tyrelle…...
Murder arrest after fatal stabbing in Midland city
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (200+ words) The stabbing took place on Ridgway Road(Image: Google) A man was arrested on suspicion of murder over a fatal stabbing in the Midlands. It happened on Ridgway Road, in the Shelton area of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, on Thursday, July 23. The…...
Birmingham Airport urgent travel alert as key motorway route hit by disruption
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (270+ words) Motorists have been hit by delays travelling to Birmingham Airport(Image: Google) Passengers travelling to Birmingham Airport via the motorway have been issued an urgent travel alert. Roadworks are currently taking place along a stretch of the M42 from Solihull to…...
Several West Midlands restaurants to close as pub chain axes 106 UK sites
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (314+ words) Beefeater will be closing all 106 of its restaurants after 'significant cost increases' Several West Midlands restaurants are set to close as a major UK pub chain puts close to 4,000 jobs at risk as part of a major shake-up which will…...
HMRC crackdown with construction businesses facing scrutiny
22+ min ago (349+ words) Overall, HMRC achieved a record compliance yield of £50.2billion, although it narrowly missed its £50.4billion annual target Construction businesses face increased scrutiny from HMRC in a crackdown on tax avoidance. HMRC's latest annual report and accounts revealed the department used AI and…...
Fierce flames next to busy road as blaze breaks out on river bank
43+ min ago (237+ words) Firefighters tackling the blaze next to the River Cole in Kingshurst this evening(Image: Send in) Firefighters fought fierce flames next to a busy Birmingham road this evening as the hot weather continues in Birmingham. The incredibly dry spell for…...
FC Porto vs Aston Villa live match updates from second pre-season friendly
55+ min ago (795+ words) BirminghamLive brings you live coverage of Aston Villa's pre-season friendly against FC Porto Aston Villa take on FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão this evening in their second pre-season friendly of the summer. Unai Emery’s side opened their pre-season…...
State pensioners warned over retirement mistakes worth £20,000
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (467+ words) The £20,000 retirement mistakes pensioners don't even realise they're making have been revealed by experts. A ntonia Medlicott, Founder and Managing Director of financial education specialists Investing Insiders, has led the warnings. “Anyone with a sizable pot should only withdraw the…...