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Inside Birmingham's '24/7 fight against gun crime' as police release behind the scenes footage
Shootings have fallen by half in the West Midlands - but police admit 'even one is too many'
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Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder manhunt: Wanted brothers still at large
Murder detectives are renewing appeals for the public's help to track down two missing men wanted in connection with a Wolverhampton probe.
Two thermostat mistakes UK households are making and costing them money
Energy bills are set to climb in the new year, leaving many families scrambling to find ways to trim costs after Christmas.
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State pensioners born in certain years getting £100 DWP payment increase
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pensioners will receive an extra £100 from the benefits and welfare department.
Major update in murder probe after man found 'unresponsive' in Midland flat
An inquest will open into the death of Stephen Lovatt this month
UK households warned it now costs £249,000 to raise a child
Parents spend £13,830 a year on their child from pregnancy until their 18th birthday, according to research by MoneyFarm, an investment platform.
UK households with savings accounts risk losing £992 in 2026
A new survey by Hargreaves Lansdown found more than half of Brits (56%) have not moved any of their savings in the last year.
State pensioners with common condition can come forward for £441 a month
Millions of people in the UK suffer with the condition
Households on Pension Credit and Universal Credit waking up to bonus payments from Monday
Unexpected payments will be landing in bank accounts
Households getting £300 vouchers to use at 9 supermarkets in January
It's part of Government-funded cost-of-living support
Police probe as mystery clothes found 'covered in frost' near river
Searches underway in Pershore after walking stick, mobility trolley and sunglasses discarded next to the riverside in freezing temperatures
ISA rule change risks penalising people who are 'sensible' with their money
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced changes to ISAs in the Autumn Budget.
HMRC rule can bump up Personal Tax Free Allowance to £13,830
Individuals are entitled to a £12,570 Personal Tax Allowance each year, but if one half of a married couple isn't paying tax
HMRC issues update over tax 'discrepancies' affecting state pensioners
One state pensioner reached out to the Labour Party government's tax arm and wanted to know why there were some "discrepancies"
Labour confirms new £200 cost-of-living payments for UK households
A new support scheme will be launching in April
Man charged with attempted murder after New Year's Eve attack in town centre
The victim, a man in his 30s, remains in a serious condition in hospital following the incident in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Nationwide to pay out £175 bonus in January
Britain's biggest building society is running a cash-switching offer targeting new customers who can bag the £175 bonus payment by signing up and opening a current account
Premium Bonds savers from Birmingham urged to check these 14 winning numbers
Customers with Premium Bonds can take home prizes up to £1million
Nationwide customers 'must do one thing to get £100 bonus payments'
Building society members face missing out if they don't take action
Methotrexate side effects and when to call 111
Methotrexate is usually the first medicine given for rheumatoid arthritis, but certain side effects require immediate medical attention