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UK households issued £2000 cashback message on mortgages
Although some mortgages come with cashback offers, households have been warned these could end up costing households more money
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Midsummer's Eve event in Birmingham pulled after travellers camp on park
The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday evening but has been cancelled
Birmingham dad threatened 'I'll stamp on you like a pancake' in 'black-out drunk' voice-notes
Damian Ebanks told his step-dad he would 'kick his teeth down his throat' after previous issues
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Rachel Reeves confirms new restaurant and cinema rule from next week
Government has confirmed a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions.
Rachel Reeves confirms tax cut for summer trips to 12 places - full list
Government has announced a temporarily reduced VAT rate of 5% for qualifying supplies
Harborne charity shop loses thousands as thieves smash their way in
The thieves made off with a laptop and donation tin and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage
Woman arrested as suspected brothel uncovered near Midland high street
Officers raided the premises following reports that sexual services were being offered inside
Extra £40 confirmed in certain Universal Credit and Pension Credit pay packets
Certain UK households can get extra financial support if they have a child under the age of 16
Martin Lewis reveals four words that can instantly get you better deal with EE, Sky, Virgin and BT
The money saving expert shared a tactic that can help households to save money on their broadband, insurance and breakdown cover
DWP confirms full list of 178 PIP conditions as claimants hit 4 million
It's for people who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability or difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.
New 10am to 6pm bank holiday rule on table in England and Wales
Government urged to act and make key change
DWP benefit payments could be stopped for these people if they go on holiday abroad
Households may be unaware of the DWP rule that could see benefit payments stopped for going on holiday abroad
Will mortgage rates in the UK return to pre-Iran war levels?
Brokers are divided on the issue
47 hour Met Office power cut warning issued for 51 UK areas
The warning has been issued for Monday ahead of a forecasted rise in temperatures
Six hurt after man attacks people with crowbar at Newton Community Hospital over 'no appointments'
Omar Momand has pleaded guilty to a series of serious assaults
'Life-threatening' injuries after two women crushed by telegraph pole at station
The pole, which still had live electric wires attached, crushed the pair on Thursday afternoon
Octopus Energy boss urges Rachel Reeves to unlock billions of pounds
Octopus has become reliant on overseas investors, the chief executive said
DWP opening up popular benefit to more claimants in eligibility rule change
Sir Stephen Timms has spoken out
Thousands of pensioners hit with nasty HMRC bill after withdrawal mistake
The number of savers taking all the money out of their pension has jumped by 29% since 2018
Readers back Birmingham dad who was nearly jailed for confronting daughter's 'bully'
John Downing, 39, reacted to the 'constant' bullying of his 12-year-old daughter