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State pensioner £114 weekly payment under Andy Burnham which isn't means-tested
Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.
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State pensioners in 60s left £24,000 worse off after pension mistake
Figures show pensioners in this age bracket are more likely than any other age group to opt out of workplace pensions.
Midland stabbing probe as police launch appeal to trace man
The man might have information about the incident
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Man killed as plane smashes into German home with 'second passenger' feared missing
Police say they are urgently searching for another person believed to have been on board
Santander six-day warning to get £180 switch incentive
It also comes with a £45 Amazon voucher
HMRC warns 'attention drivers' and confrms 55p per mile rule
Government’s tax arm has issued an important reminder over mileage rates.
Star's pre-fame letters to Birmingham pen pal set to fetch £22k
The archive, written to pen friend Simon Pitt, includes one in which celeb says 'my ambition is to be a rock 'n' roll star, actor or writer'
Plea to save historic Digbeth venue from bulldozers as major changes planned for area
The Warehouse in Digbeth is earmarked for demolition as part of Midlands Rail Hub proposals to improve train services
Treasury confirms if pensioners will pay tax under Andy Burnham's government
The treasury has released a statement amid concerns
Murder arrest after fatal stabbing in Midland city
Three people were detained after a man in his 40s was fatally stabbed
Santander offering £29k boost for UK homebuyers - but there's a catch
Extra borrowing power for those using Octopus Zero Bills initiative
Ex-Birmingham student died in fall from celeb chef's 25th floor restaurant - inquest
Benjamin Pesian, 25, stepped onto terrace at landmark Cube building to smoke a cigarette but jumped, coroner says
HMRC changing minimum pension access age
From 6 April 2028, Minimum Pension Age (MPA), the earliest age at which most people can access their pension benefits will increase from 55 to 57.
DWP confirms change to PIP, ESA, WCA assessments
The DWP notes that the decision-making process will still involve written reports, "with audio recordings providing a more accurate record should that be required".
Travellers arrive on Birmingham park for second time in a month
Caravans, vehicles and a horsebox were pictured on the playing fields on Saturday
Houses damaged as two cars 'deliberately torched' in Solihull
Two men charged with arson being reckless to endanger life
Broad Street attack on woman sparks urgent police appeal
Officers were alerted to the scene in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Friday
Birmingham teen rushed to hospital after 10ft horror Commonwealth Games fall
Gymnast Gabriel Langton was taking part in the men's team final when he fell from the high bar
People earning £50,271 or more issued £500 warning under Andy Burnham
Rachel Reeves has confirmed a reduction in the tax-free interest allowance in Cash ISAs for those aged under 65.
Hunt for gunman continues after boy, 15, shot near Birmingham park
The teenager was rushed to hospital after he was found with a gunshot wound