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Rush hour delays on M6 live - tailbacks in Midlands after crash
Delays are building after a multi-vehicle crash has shut lanes of the motorway ahead of rush hour
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DWP confirms new rule for all Universal Credit households from September
Over half a million additional pupils will become eligible for Free School Meals under the new eligibility criteria.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms new £450 rule in schools from September
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government has said parents at 1,400 more schools
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Andy Burnham's team plans to land people in £200,000 homes with £23,280 charge
The new Labour Party MP for Makerfield is set to shake up capital gains tax, or CGT, it has been speculated.
Man with teddy bear jumper wanted in connection with Birmingham jewellery store theft
West Midlands Piolice officers have issued a CCTV image of a man its officers would like to speak to after a £5,000 gold theft
Wolverhampton fire live as 'avoid the area' warning remains in place more than 24-hours on
West Midlands Fire Service was called to the scene at around 4.25am on Monday, July 6
Andy Burnham's team plans £2,958 bills for households in council tax rule change
Labour Party MP and his team are in favour of dispensing with council tax in favour of a land tax.
'Avoid the area' warning in place after huge Wolverhampton fire
Firefighters were called to the recycling yard at around 4.25am on Monday, July 6
Lloyds Bank customers wake up to £518 boost on Tuesday morning
The July and June figures mark a £518 difference.
DWP urged to 'tighten' PIP eligibility criteria for 4 health conditions
It comes after data shows more than 100,000 people with ADHD are qualifying for Personal Independence Payment, or PIP.
Birmingham NHS worker collapsed at airport after flying in to start dream Spain retirement
A dream trip to finalise details on a retirement to the sunny climes of Spain ended in devastation when Paul suffered a catastrophic injury
Bitter Birmingham boyfriend who killed girlfriend's ex in flat fire is jailed
Daniel Gardner, 36, died after his home in Highters Heath was torched by his ex-girlfriend's partner Stephen Dale
Andy Burnham considering 4 new council tax bands when he becomes Prime Minister
MP for Makerfield is widely expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM in July
The incredible learning garden with its own 'Stonehenge' built by pupils at a Birmingham school
Many of the pupils here don't have access to their own garden so headteacher Joe Darnley wanted to help them build their own inspirational green space
DWP confirms three new state pension ages in threshold change
Hannah Martin, pensions expert and founder of Rich Retiree, has issued a warning for DWP state pension claimants.
'More rigorous' test on table for DWP PIP claimants with one health condition
The Department for Work and Pensions, or DWP, has approved an average of 40 PIP claims a day for ADHD.
Bank account rule change at 13 UK banks confirmed from Tuesday
Customers will find it easier to access basic bank accounts in a shake-up from the Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA.
Government update over new student loan repayment rule for 2012 to 2023 university students
The Treasury select committee has also said Labour Party government ministers have a moral obligation
NHS confirms 'gamechanger' change for anyone with endometriosis in England
Rapid endometriosis tests are set to be made available on the NHS in England and Wales.
UK faces 7 days over 30C with exact end date of July heatwave confirmed
Temperatures could hit seven days of 30C heat, with the mercury reaching 32C on Tuesday, July 7