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HMRC confirms £3,750 increase to tax-free personal allowance for some

The tax arm of the Labour Party government has confirmed the Rent A Room scheme rules for households and homeowners.

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Fierce flames next to busy Kingshurst road as blaze breaks out on bank of River Cole

Firefighters were called to the scene as grass and vegetation was badly alight

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DWP state pensions being frozen for 500,000 people in blow

For expats living in non-qualifying countries, such as Canada and Australia, the pensions remain frozen at the rate that was first claimed when they left the UK

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HMRC crackdown with construction businesses facing scrutiny

Overall, HMRC achieved a record compliance yield of £50.2billion, although it narrowly missed its £50.4billion annual target

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Why Kathleen Peterson's death saw another body exhumed as ITV true crime series airs

The Staircase follows the death of Kathleen Peterson and the subsequent trial of her husband Michael Peterson

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HMRC handing £27 payments to households with children

HMRC confirms Child Benefit is worth £27.05 a week – or £1,406.60 a year – for the eldest or only child and £17.90 a week for each additional child.

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Self-employed people from 2015 to 2024 having DWP state pension reduced

Those missing NI contributions may not be on course to receive the full State Pension, potentially leaving them thousands of pounds worse off over retirement

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Where is Michael Peterson now and why was he released from prison as ITV true crime series airs

The Staircase is a gripping crime series based on the death of Kathleen Peterson

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3,800 jobs at risk as Whitbread axes 106 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants - full list

Beefeater will be closing all 106 of its restaurants after 'significant cost increases'

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State pensioners warned over retirement mistakes worth £20,000

A ntonia Medlicott, Founder and Managing Director of financial education specialists Investing Insiders, has led the warnings.

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Tragic Midlands people who lost their lives in open water this summer - from age 13 to 55

Today is World Downing Prevention Day, held annually to raise awareness of water deaths and promote proven actions that save lives

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UK '45C heatwave' forecast: What extreme weather prediction means for Birmingham

Maps from the GEFS weather model have raised eyebrows across the country after predicting unprecedented highs in England

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X login scam on the rise with millions of users at risk

Messages are being sent to unwitting X users trying to catch them out in a scam.

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£343 bill warning for millions of UK households

50 per cent of people say they have felt manipulated into spending through apps and online, new research by ThinkMoney has revealed.

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Tipton park fire Live as crews battle three separate blazes

West Midlands Fire Service was alerted to the blaze on Saturday afternoon

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Birmingham Airport urgent travel alert as key motorway route hit by disruption

Passengers travelling to BHX by car have been warned to expect delays until the early hours of Monday

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HMRC allowance 'needs to be raised' to stop 'crushing' businesses

“There is no incentive to set up, scale and sell a business in the UK"

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State pensioner £114 weekly payment under Andy Burnham which isn't means-tested

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

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State pensioners in 60s left £24,000 worse off after pension mistake

Figures show pensioners in this age bracket are more likely than any other age group to opt out of workplace pensions.

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Midland stabbing probe as police launch appeal to trace man

The man might have information about the incident