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Octopus Energy makes 'no-brainer' announcement and hands households £200 off bills
The UK’s first green tech energy tariff that rewards both social housing landlords and tenants
Nationwide issues 'important' announcement for customers aged 29 and over
29 is the age house sharing becomes ‘embarrassing’ but 11% still do it, according to new Nationwide research.
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State pensioners born before 1960 missing DWP payment that they're owed
Retirees born before 1960 could be missing out on the DWP Pension Credit benefit.
UK households hit with £5,000 fine for digging up everyday spring flower
Gardeners' World star Monty Don has warned gardeners should be cautious digging up one common flower this spring.
85,000 UK households face visit at home over their tumble dryer
For the tumble dryers impacted, a fire can be started from typical use.
Birmingham mum 'humilated' after Ryanair spots issue with daughter's suitcase
Luana Botas, 43, was queuing to board a flight back from Budapest to Birmingham Airport when Ryanair staff noticed an issue
HMRC sends state pensioners 'automatic' new tax code after DWP rule change
The Labour Party government's tax arm has sent new tax codes to two million state pensioners.
HMRC sending UK households £2,700 tax bills over savings interest
A downsizing couple has written into the Times newspaper's consumer champion after falling victim to the HMRC rule.
UK households urged to claim HMRC refund worth £855 before window closes
Taxpayers should check whether they have overpaid tax before a refund deadline for claiming it back from HMRC expires.
Birmingham Lib Dems on bin changes, traffic cameras and 'rejecting extremes'
Birmingham's local election next month will see all 101 council seats across the city be contested
Woman baffled after neighbour complains washing line 'ruins view' and makes 1 big threat
A woman was left stunned when her new neighbour complained about her washing hanging on the line and even threatened to call the council if the issue kept going on
Lime bikes 'already being dumped in borough' say Solihull councillors
'Operate them sensibly' concerns over new Lime electric bikes being dumped in Solihull
Payrise recommendation leaves Solihull councillors torn
'Not the right time' Solihull councillors vote against rise in basic allowance
Sir Keir Starmer told to scrap DWP triple lock for all state pensioners
Sir Jeremy Hunt has suggested that Sir Keir Starmer should remove the pledge.
DWP claimants face payments being stopped for 3 years in new crackdown
DWP claimants are being warned as the Labour Party government launches a massive crackdown on fraud.
DWP increasing payments by £100 for older state pensioners
Winter Fuel Payment criteria for the upcoming 2026-27 winter has been released by the Labour Party government and DWP.
Birmingham man turns up to court drunk and assaults security guard after 'final drink before jail'
David Bird pushed the security guard after being told to leave Birmingham Crown Court
Birmingham drivers face fines as council to enforce new road rules
Cameras will be going up in parts of the city
What £200 buys in Birmingham property market vs UK's most expensive areas
Zoopla analysis reveals the stark gap in UK property prices - £200 buys one A4-sized floor space in Birmingham but just a quarter of that in Westminster