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Peaky Blinders fans at real Garrison pub leave disappointed - and I don't blame them

Fans turn up to Birmingham's real Garrison pub from Peaky Blinders but leave disappointed - and it's really no surprise

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Ian Huntley's daughter's 'relief' as Soham killer dies in hospital

Soham killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital following a brutal attack at HMP Frankland last week

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'RIP little one' - Heartbreak as boy, 7, dies after being hit by car at 5am

The schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene

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Ian Huntley's grim funeral plans after evil killer's death

Soham murderer Ian Huntley has died eight days after a savage prison attack left him with catastrophic injuries - but what happens to his body and will there be a funeral

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Barclays demands 'reform' from Labour government to help customers

Barclays wants "targeted" changes to help UK SMEs to "unlock global export opportunities".

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HMRC can increase your Tax-Free Allowance by £16,000 with five rules

As well as the main personal allowance for income tax, which is £12,570 for most people, there are specific HMRC rules that can boost it.

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HMRC tax change from April means you'll 'spend hours extra trying to comply'

Millions of self‑employed workers and landlords are bracing for a seismic shake‑up of the HMRC and Labour Party government tax system from April 6.

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Sue and Noel Radford jet off on holiday after Dubai backlash

22 Kids and Counting stars Sue and Noel Radford have jetted off to the Canary Islands after facing criticism for complaining about their cancelled Dubai trip

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State pensioners face HMRC bills over 'subtle but significant' change

State pension payments will soon be increasing again in April, thanks to the triple lock.

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Man charged as pistol gun found inside Midland home during police raid

A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged after officers discovered a firearm in Hucker Road

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Everything you need to know as boy, 7, dies after being hit by car

Police are appealing for information following the tragedy

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How Ian Huntley was finally caught by detectives as child killer dead

Huntley was one of Britain's most hated killers after double schoolgirl murder

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Major incident as boy, 14, beaten by six people in 'racially-aggravated' park attack

Police taking investigation 'very seriously' after teenage victim assaulted in six-on-one attack

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Certain PIP claimants to wake up to surprise payments

There will be changes around payments for some households

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Boy, seven, dies after being hit by car on A38 in 5am tragedy

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene

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Ofgem issues eight-week warning for UK households over their energy supply

Ofgem says suppliers hit by billing gaffes, repair delays and poor customer service they have an eight week deadline to put things right.

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'Disruption' in city as protesters gather outside Britannia Hotel

Bus passengers are facing delays as anti-immigration and anti-racism groups demonstrate

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State pension triple lock change to kick in from April bringing £575 boost

Latest pension amounts for 2026/27 have been set out by the DWP

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What happens to Ian Huntley's estate and cash after child killer's death

The double murderer died after an alleged attack by a fellow inmate

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Boy of 13 arrested after 'student seen with weapon' at Midland school

Police urged parents to speak to their children about their use of social media