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Plan put forward for 10p fuel duty cut 'until spring 2027'
Think tank said capping speed limits, a fuel duty cuty and a new energy price cap are needed to help households stave off the impact of the Iran war.
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DWP confirms all 87 musculoskeletal conditions eligible for up to £779 in PIP - full list
PIP is paid to 3.9 million claimants by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), figures show.
Government told to cut motorway speed limit to 60mph across England
A new 60mph speed limit on motorways - and 20mph in towns - would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, it has been claimed.
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DWP urged to reduce state pension age to 53
The calls come after research showed Gen Z claims old age starts at 53.
DWP told to 'stop' Universal Credit for 1.5 million claimants in crackdown
Almost one in six Universal Credit claimants is not a British citizen.
DWP writing to state pensioners 'within three weeks' over bonus £307 payments
Attendance Allowance is a tax‑free benefit worth up to £5,959.20 a year.
Nationwide rule change kicks in with customers set for £4,822 boost
Nationwide has changed its ISA rates this week, the mutual - which has branches in Birmingham - has said.
Walsall Council's fine for minimum wage error revealed
The council said apprentices and lunchtime supervisors at four schools were affected
Birmingham doctor asked patient to buy illegal drugs and told her how to abort his baby
Dr Eren Battaloglu has been struck off the medical register
Dudley councillors say pothole map shows it is time for action
Around 120 potholes mapped by councillors who say repairs are not getting done fast enough despite extra funding
State pensioners being handed bumper £458 in May which 'is not 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.
NatWest handing customers £200 bonus payments 'within 30 days'
The offer, from May 6, means customers can be HUNDREDS of pounds better off.
EON Energy customers set to notice £211 extra in their bank accounts
The energy provider, which serves households in Birmingham, says it has repriced its Next Fixed 12-month tariff.
Solihull couple who answered phonecall from 'TSB bank' say 'now we feel stupid'
Couple thought the messages seemed genuine as they contained the 'TSB logo' - however it soon became clear something was amiss
Ex-wrestler Kevin Smith boycotts Morrisons in support of sacked Sean Egan
Kevin Smith, 66, is a former professional wrestler who took on the likes of Big Daddy in the ring
Birmingham headteacher outlines free school meals change needed immediately
A national campaign calling for the Free School Meal initiative to be extended for all children in primary school has been launched
Walsall parents' heartbreak after son Mohammed Khan stabbed to death
Mohammed Khan was stabbed to death in Bloxwich Road, Walsall, in a violent clash that led to four men being convicted and jailed
Inside Birmingham areas where one in four people you see don't work
The issue in the worst-hit areas has been labelled a crisis
Smethwick desi pub to be demolished as fresh plans approved
The pub, which was sold last year, struggled for business following the Covid-19 pandemic
Birmingham jury reaches verdict over man accused of leaving wife in coma and brain-damaged
Mother-of-four Madia Bano, 25, suffered a suspected stab wound to the head at her home on Lozells