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State pension move could knock £77,000 off older people's DWP payments

State pensioners retire overseas during this tax year are being warned they could miss out on over £77,000 in state pension income over 20 years.

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Tens of thousands of pensioners missing out on £10,000 due to error

Those in the Teachers' Pensions scheme run by Capita have been experiencing delays in receiving payments.

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Some UK households risk paying £348 more for energy bills from July

Households on standard tariffs will pay 25% more to use their electrical appliances than those on the cheapest available fixed deals.

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NatWest set to close 14 branches in May 2026 - full list

The high street bank, which has branches in Birmingham, is shutting a number of locations.

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Great Barr arrest after reports of man making threats with knife

Officers were called to an address in Pheasey shortly after 7pm last night

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The gifts Charles and Camilla exchanged with Trump and Melania during US visit

Trump officially welcomed Charles and Camilla on Tuesday

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Exact date BBC special to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

The national treasure will be marking his 100th birthday next month

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HMRC rule hasn't changed for 17 years - and will get worse in 2027

HMRC's Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds haven't been tweaked since 2009, personal finance experts have warned.

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Woman 'grabbed from behind and sexually assaulted' near M1 motorway services

The reported incident happened in Baines Lane – an access road off the A47 Hinckley Road

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Major British shoe chain closes 33 shops after administration as jobs lost

The British shoe chain closed 33 stores and nine concessions after Next acquired the brand and three locations in a £2.5m administration deal

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Grandad 'punched to death near Midlands pub by punter he helped to his feet' - jury told

Nathan Gothard, 37, denies murdering 66-year-old David Darke

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Octopus Energy responds to Martin Lewis over May 1 change which 'doesn't sound great'

Martin Lewis had issued the warning on X

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'planning royal-style tour in Africa'

There are whispers that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning a tour of parts of Africa

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British woman, 31, vanishes during Morocco trip

Rachel Kerr has not made contact with family or friends for days

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Boy, 14, on family trip killed in horror speedboat tragedy

Edward Jarman was on a world voyage with his family when he was hit by a speedboat

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Police hunting 'burglar who attacked women' in Birmingham property issue CCTV appeal

The pair were reportedly assaulted during an aggravated burglary at an address on Alvechurch Road

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Trump jokes that his mother had 'crush on cute Charles' at White House visit

Charles and Camilla are in the US for a historic state visit

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Killer murdered friend in Midlands home before stealing from her handbag

Thomas Turner has now been jailed for life

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Pensioner, 92, in court charged with murder of his elderly wife

Laurence Billam is accused of murdering his 87-year-old wife Shirley

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British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers warned vampire devices are adding £140 to bill

Gordon Wallis, an energy expert at Your NRG, has issued a warning over the worst offenders throughout the home.