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Nottingham attack families vow to be 'relentless' as public inquiry begins
Families of Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in June 2023, speak out ahead of public inquiry into mental health service failures
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State pensioners warned of £10,000 savings limit which could impact eligibility
If you have £10,000 or less in savings and investments this will not affect your Pension Credit
UK households in council tax band A to H may be able to slash bill
Properties in England still taxed on valuations dating back to April 1991
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Warning for thousands of people with money in easy-access savings accounts
The number of savings deals has surged to 2,394, including ISAs, which is the highest level on its records and the biggest monthly jump since June 2023, according to Moneyfacts.
Popular UK farm shop shuts down making all staff redundant
The location was beloved by locals and tourists alike
14 Lloyds Bank branches closing in March - full list
The high street bank is set to close 14 branches in the UK next month as banks continue to exit high streets.
Senior MP calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to face a treason investigation
Police are currently searching the former prince's former home of Royal Lodge
Fake cash warning in Tamworth as Facebook Marketplace sellers duped
Rogue buyers in Tamworth have been using counterfeit cash to 'buy' items from unwitting Facebook Marketplace sellers in Tamworth
Seven taken to hospital after horror head-on crash shuts A1 in Northumberland
A stretch of the A1 was closed in both directions following the two-vehicle collision in Northumberland, with eight people treated at the scene and seven rushed to hospital with serious injuries
DWP handing £422.50 to state pensioners over certain age
The payment, known as the over‑80 pension, acts as a top‑up for pensioners who receive a low basic state pension or who do not receive one at all.
Boost your pension pot by £37,000 by avoiding 5 common mistakes
Consumer advice organisation Which? says you can boost your pension pot by £37,000 and outlines five common mistakes to avoid for the most comfortable retirement
State pensioners face having to hand back perk to DWP for 4 reasons - full list
Rules stipulate retirees must hand back the cash if they have income over £35k, fail to report changes, are overpaid, or gave the DWP the wrong information.
HMRC Tax-Free Personal Allowance hiked to £13,830 for some who earn under £50,270
It allows a person to transfer £1,260 of their personal allowance to their partner who earns more than them.
Sex attacker strangled and attempted to rape teen in Solihull park after approaching her on bus
Dago Williams gave stolen drinks to a group of teenager he met on a bus
Birmingham man, 22, jailed after strangling 17-year-old girl during attempted rape at West Midlands park
A Birmingham man has been jailed after attempting to rape a teenager in a West Midlands park.
Full list of Marks & Spencer café closures as another shuts its doors
The shutdown is making way for more products as the supermarket expands its M&S Food offering
Man arrested near Birmingham transport hub on suspicion of robbery and assault
A robbery and attack took place at the outdoor market by Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre with a man then arrested next to Digbeth's Birmingham Coach Station
New British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus smart meter rule from Monday
Energy customers could soon be handed £40 automatically if their supplier fails to meet tougher service standards.
Bizarre sight of double parked cars left in middle of Birmingham roads
Police and civil enforcement officers dished out a dozen tickets to double parked cars in Winson Green
‘Political pressure’ may have influenced Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv away fan ban
A damning report by MPs on the Home Affairs Committee has said local councillors may have influenced the Villa Park fan ban decision but also heavily criticises West Midlands Police, the Home Office and Police and Crime Commissioner for their failings