Local News

Birmingham Live - News

John Healey confirms first HMRC tax cut since becoming Chancellor

The new Labour Party Chancellor has succeeded Rachel Reeves in the role in Number 11 Downing Street.

Local messages

Birmingham Live - News

Public warned to avoid area as crews tackle large grass fire near Bartley Green Reservior

Fire crews are tackling a large grass fire

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham one-off £150 for state pensioners on one DWP benefit

The £150 perk are automatic and one-off energy bill discounts

Get Weekly Updates

Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

Birmingham Live - News

Pensioner's leg amputated after Wolverhampton hospital 'delayed removing blood clot'

Sawarn was left 'very lonely' following the amputation as she's instructed medical negligence lawyers Irwin Mitchell to act on her behalf

Birmingham Live - News

Plea to find man captured on Bearwood petrol station camera after car theft

West Midlands Police officers would like to speak to the pictured man in connection with a car break-in and garage spending spree

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham £13,070 HMRC personal tax-free allowance could backfire

The Labour Party leader and new Prime Minister has confirmed he is looking at uprating the personal tax-free allowance for workers.

Birmingham Live - News

Watch 'milk thief' strike in Lozells as dad targeted several times says 'he hides in wait'

The family man has spoken out as the £28 order of milk, eggs and juices has gone missing from his doorstep over the past two months

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham £1,609 bills for households coming from October

Andy Burnham has confirmed a £45 cut to electricity bills now he is Prime Minister. The new Labour Party government leader's first major policy announcement is a £850 million tax cut on electricity bills.

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham £879 bills for households coming from October

The Labour Party government will remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1.

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham £45 VAT cut increased to £255 for some households

Mr Burnham has confirmed that electricity bills will be VAT-free from 1 October.

Birmingham Live - News

Full list of horrific dog attacks across Birmingham - tragic deaths, school lockdown and girl mauled

Dog attacks have risen sharply in the West Midlands, and there have been at least four lives lost

Birmingham Live - News

John Healey urged to scrap state pension triple lock as Chancellor

Veteran minister appointed as Chancellor by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Birmingham Live - News

John Healey £16,070 HMRC personal tax-free allowance update with new plan put forward

Dan Neidle has urged the new Labour Party Chancellor to think twice about reports of a HMRC personal tax-free allowance.

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham urged to scrap £240 charge for drivers doing 8,000 miles

Previous Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who was sacked by the new Labour Party leader Mr Burnham on Monday night

Birmingham Live - News

'Unimaginable loss' after mum, 21, dies in devastating house fire

The family of Isabella Nicholls say her son Elijah will now grow up 'without a mummy'

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham new £2 bus fare cap set to be announced on Wednesday

A £2 cap on bus fares is set to be unveiled, possibly as soon as tomorrow

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham to confirm 20% business rate cut for hospitality within days

The new Labour Party Prime Minister, who succeeded Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, plans to reduce business rates for the hospitality sector by 20% within days.

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham bumper £304-a-month bonus for Universal Credit households

New rules mean major financial boost for low-income families

Birmingham Live - News

New housing estate in Tidbury Green gets go-ahead despite pleas to delay decision

'Wait for a local plan' appeals but new housing estate in Solihull village gets approved

Birmingham Live - News

Andy Burnham £8,000 cash boost for state pensioners and over-65s

Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a cash ISA rule change last year.