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Lloyds customers 'unable to see statements' on bank accounts after issue
The banking giant apologised to customers following the issue
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More speed cameras added to Midlands roads as drivers warned
Extra rollout of speed cameras comes as part of a crackdown on speeding in the region
Final payments to be made before DWP benefit is scrapped forever
Anyone still claiming the benefit is being urged to act fast to avoid their payments being stopped
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One-week warning over £150 bonus payment for state pensioners
Deadline for claiming winter support will pass at the end of the month
Towns and cities where people were told they can't claim PIP - check your area
Hundreds of thousands of applications were rejected last year
Fire incident at Utilita Arena live – Crews at Birmingham venue hosting UK Athletics Indoor Championships
Fire crews have been called to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham city centre which is due to host the UK Athletics Indoor Championships today
Weather warning for West Midlands as Met Office outlines power and transport concerns
The Met Office has enforced a yellow weather warning for Sunday, February 23
Burglars disturbed in Sutton Coldfield in suspected car theft attempt
Thieves targeted a home in Fowler Road at Falcon Lodge in Sutton Coldfield - and are believed to have been after an Audi car
Nationwide drops mortgage rates to lowest since 2023 - what you'd pay
The building society has announced a raft of changes to its mortgage rates after the Bank of England cut interest rates earlier this month
Mystery Birmingham woman CCTV appeal after concerns raised about her
West Midlands Police officers are urging the public to dial 999 immediately if they spot the woman or know of her whereabouts
Pensioners issued warning as 9m more set to pay tax this April
Millions of pensioners are set to be hit by a new tax on their state pension from April next year, with Deutsche Bank forecasting that the state pension will increase to £12,631 in 2026
£200 spring cost of living payments to start entering bank accounts
Crucial support payments have been extended to continue beyond winter
Warning people are missing payments as 62,000 more entitled to extra DWP benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures which show that more and more people are claiming the Carer's Allowance
State pensioners urged to claim 'bonus' payments
Hundreds of thousands miss out on the chance to boost their finances
Shooting at Avenue Bar in Smethwick - man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder
West Midlands Police is asking for the public's help to locate Christopher Clarke wanted on suspicion of shooting three people at Avenue Bar and Restaurant in Rolfe Street
British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers urged to use washing machines at these times
Brits could cut their energy bills by doing household chores later at night
Lloyds customers to spot bonus payments in bank accounts
Households can build up cash quickly by choosing the right bank accounts
Sharon Osbourne reveals truth about family's hit reality show and says 'ashamed'
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne has admitted she regrets letting her family's reality TV series air and said it made her feel "disgusted"
ITV Bullseye 'set to return' with a familiar face presenting
Bullseye is set to make a full-time return to ITV later this year as the Christmas special was such a huge hit for the channel. It's also set to be presented by Freddie Flintoff
Fatality at seaside village popular with UK tourists
Fire crews were called to the scene to tackle the blaze at the popular seaside spot near to the remote village of Ynyslas, Aberystwyth, on Wednesday evening