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HMRC set to deduct £33 per month from thousands of state pensioners
If your total personal income for the tax year is: more than £35,000 then HMRC will take back your payment.
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Police hunt HGV driver who left motorway crash scene that left two boys seriously injured
Officers were called to the M6 in Lancashire after a green Nissan Micra crashed into the central reservation barrier, triggering a multi-vehicle collision involving a HGV
Nostalgic TV favourites return to popular Freeview channel
The channel is dusting off some nostalgic favourites
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M6 Toll 'attempted murder' update as detectives release statement
A man was injured after being stabbed while travelling on a coach on the M6 Toll near Cannock
Man charged after suspicious activity at Birmingham building site
A man has been charged with attempted theft after police responded to reports of suspicious activity on a building site.
UK households feeling 'dismal' about their finances amid rising debt
The UK Consumer Sentiment Index survey posted a reading of 44.8 in February
Lloyds Bank making UK-wide change leaving customers 'worried and dismayed'
Bank branches in nearby locations 0 Bournemouth, Wareham, Lymington and Ringwood - are among 95 closures nationwide.
Millions of Brits warned they're 'simply unprepared' for April tax change
This is a new way for sole traders and landlords to report income and expenses to HMRC
State pensioners losing full DWP payments over £6,500 rule
The full New State Pension stands at £221.20 weekly.
Midlands leisure centre shuts following gas spill
Fire crews were called to Lichfield Leisure Centre
Grieving mum says underage killers should be named as teen murderer 'protected'
Echoes of Leo Ross tragedy as 15-year-old killer of Owen Dunn enjoyed anonymity for three years until he turned 18
Police offer advice after more than 340 people arrested for burglary and vehicle crime in January
Police have reported that morethan 340 people have been arrested and/or charged in connection with burglaries and theft in one month.
Millions earmarked for key developments supporting Aston Villa and Birmingham FC
Millions have been earmarked for several major transport projects in the region
Major UK bank announces new free £778 payments
Households alerted to easy way to grow their money
Everything we know after horror stabbing on M6 Toll
The incident happened on the M6 Toll southbound near Cannock
Two major UK banks announce rate cuts up to 4.69% after other lenders reduce
NatWest, Barclays, Santander, and Nationwide have all announced cuts
Millions of pension savers issued warning over major change
Pension contributions through salary sacrifice above £2,000 a year will cease to be exempt from NICs
Brits warned ISA mistake meaning they aren't making the most of allowances
Lifetime ISAs are the best option for those saving for their first home
Massive blow as Government axe funding for Birmingham crackdown on rogue 'exempt' providers
Labour government confirms it is axing special fund to help Birmingham tackle impact of supported exempt accommodation
'Awe Inspiring' school wows with latest Ofsted report
A Birmingham school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors as “awe inspiring” in its most recent school inspection report.