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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.
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Public warned to avoid area as crews tackle large grass fire near Bartley Green Reservior
Fire crews are tackling a large grass fire
Andy Burnham one-off £150 for state pensioners on one DWP benefit
The £150 perk are automatic and one-off energy bill discounts
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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
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
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.
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
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.
Andy Burnham £879 bills for households coming from October
The Labour Party government will remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1.
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.
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
John Healey urged to scrap state pension triple lock as Chancellor
Veteran minister appointed as Chancellor by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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.
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
'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'
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
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.
Andy Burnham bumper £304-a-month bonus for Universal Credit households
New rules mean major financial boost for low-income families
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
Andy Burnham £8,000 cash boost for state pensioners and over-65s
Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a cash ISA rule change last year.