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UK inflation to miss 2% target and end the year higher than previously expected
The Office for Budget Responsibility said inflation could reach 3%
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Hit-and-run appeal in Cannock as Renaults crash and one driver flees scene
The crash took place at a roundabout where Lichfield Road, Hednesford Road and Church Street meet - but one driver left the area
E.ON Next offers increased flexibility while customers save £100 against Cap
The savings are double what it previously offered
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Traumatised family fled home after cars torched by arsonists 'in case of mistaken identity'
The innocent victims - a couple aged in their 50s - said it was fortunate that one of the cars did not explode from the flames as it 'could easily have caused serious injuries and even fatalities'
Police seeking group of men who 'attacked woman and pulled her hijab off' as she loaded her car in Birmingham
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was attacked as she loaded up her car in Birmingham.
New Yorkie chocolate bar flavour hitting UK shelves this week
It comes after Nestle announced it is axing two more chocolate bars
Police issue update after Birmingham man 'murdered' at Tamworth railway station
The murder investigation continues following the death of Dylan Fitzpatrick from Birmingham at Tamworth Railway Station
Man charged with attempted murder following Wolverhampton shooting
Police and ambulance crews were called to Peel Street Car Park following the shooting where a teenager was left with serious leg injuries
Images released as Birmingham woman has hijab pulled off in terrifying carjacking attempt near station
West Midlands Police has released CCTV footage of men its officers would like to speak to in connection with a violent carjacking attempt neart a city railway station
UK chocolate brand halts trading after nearly two decades
The company was famed for its novelty chocolate “pizzas"
Police chief issues arrest warning over hate crimes after Israel flag burned at Birmingham demo
Police send supportive message to Jewish community after protests
Wolverhampton venue Vaal & Vaal facing licence review over West Midlands Police concerns
The venue was criticised by West Midlands Police for failing to call 999 after a fight which left a man unconscious and for opening two hours later than permitted
Hunt to find man missing for nearly five months 'last seen in Tamworth'
Staffordshire Police are asking for the public's help to find Scott who is believed to have been last seen in Tamworth but also has links to Birmingham
The best destinations you can fly to from Birmingham Airport - according to you
Each year, thousands of travellers pass through the terminals of Birmingham Airport, hopping on flights to whisk them away from the West Midlands.
Girl sexually assaulted on Birmingham bus prompts CCTV appeal
The sexual assault of a girl by a man on a Birmingham bus has led to police issuing two CCTV images of a man officers would like to speak to
Birmingham gunman and driver wave goodbye to their 20s and 30s after New Year's Day shooting
Christ Lidiu, aged 26, and Exauce Mazebo, aged 24, were both described as promising young men before they were convicted of attempted murder
Massive US fast food chain finally coming to the UK for the first time
Britain is now on the popular US chain's radar
Call for Dudley Council to get tough on car wash open without planning permission
Despite a planning inspector refusing an appeal a hand car wash has stayed open sparking calls for tough action to close it down
University of Birmingham chief blasted over call to restrict student loans to 'capable'
Vice Chancellor Adam Tickell defends university's record on fair access and equality amid row over conference comments
Chaos at Midland Morrisons car park when deal went wrong leading to capture of drugs gang
Six members of a drugs gang were cauight after chaotic scenes at a Morrisons car park which saw cash fly through the air, a stabbing and gang members with weapons witnessed by horrified members of the public