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All the Birmingham Airport flights that are cancelled today - Thursday, April 16

More flights cancelled at BHX - by two major airlines

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Lime bikes 'already being dumped in borough' say Solihull councillors

'Operate them sensibly' concerns over new Lime electric bikes being dumped in Solihull

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Payrise recommendation leaves Solihull councillors torn

'Not the right time' Solihull councillors vote against rise in basic allowance

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Birmingham drivers face fines as council to enforce new road rules

Cameras will be going up in parts of the city

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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