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Claudia Winkleman says Birmingham 'genuinely has the best' when it comes to this as she visits

The Traitors presenter stopped by the second city and drew the crowds

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CCTV of man with 'wooden stick leaving house linked to Ann Widdecombe murder suspect'

Police arrested a 28 year old man on suspicion of murder last night in a home more than 250 miles away from Ann Widdecombe's property

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BBC Morning Live star warns UK tourists could be ‘charged’ for free service

Holly Hamilton featured on Morning Live on 8 July to warn travellers about some emerging traps they might not know about when arranging flights abroad.

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Barclays issues 'good news' update with potential savings of £1,100

The Barclays' two-year fixed rate at 90% loan-to-value will be cut from 5.45% to 4.79% for new home loans.

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HMRC sends letters to 580,000 ahead of new August 2026 deadline

More than 580,000 workers who ought to have enrolled in HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax have failed to do so.

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Two men die after trying to help children in difficulty in the sea

Both children are now safe, but the two men who went in after them did not survive

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Energy bills warning with households urged to ‘protect’ themselves

Ofgem has issued fresh guidance reminding customers that strict rules are in place 'to protect you' from being charged for older energy use in many circumstances.

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BBC Morning Live star warns savers' bank account contents could be moved

Laura Pomfret has issued a warning over unclaimed UK bank accounts.

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Households stuck in ‘rip-off contracts’ costing them £576

A survey of 2,000 adults found 38% are currently tied into an agreement which they do not think is good value for money.

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Ann Widdecombe cops say there are no other suspects in ex-MP death probe

Police have urged people not to speculate around the case, and sought to reassure the local community in Devon

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Halifax customers must 'do one thing' before Lloyds axes brand

The Halifax brand is being scrapped after 173 years, with all customer accounts to be rebranded to Lloyds.

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Sir Chris Hoy says 'my deadline's been brought forward' as he opens up on terminal cancer

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2023, and the disease has since spread to his bones, making it terminal. The British cycling legend has been open about his battle with the disease

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David Beckham spotted in patriotic moment with Victoria at England World Cup clash

David Beckham was spotted singing the national anthem with enthusiasm alongside wife Victoria at England's World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with fans on social media reacting warmly to the patriotic moment.

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Major UK building society issues mortgage warning for millions

Mutual’s latest report, ‘No way home? Restoring Britain’s Housing Ladder’, found 88% of UK adults believe homeownership is important.

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EDF and EON make energy bill change - and customers could save £315

Standing Charges – which you pay just for the facility of having gas and electricity, even if you don't use any – currently make up around £315 of the average annual energy bill.

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Two British hikers found alive with severe burns after Spanish wildfires rescue

The man and woman, who have not been identified, are thought to have suffered 40% burns

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City watchdog attacks consumer group over £829 car finance payouts

The City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, is trying to get the only consumer group arguing for higher motor finance scandal payouts thrown out of court

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Lloyds Bank issues fresh guidance to Halifax customers being brand is axed

Lloyds, which has branches in Birmingham, will axe Halifax from UK high streets next year.

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Midlands woman's 6-year diagnosis battle after being told she was 'healthy' despite crippling pain

The 22-year-old detailed the "constant burning" pain she faces each day

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Barney Walsh's girlfriend that he's rarely seen with and is famous too

Bradley Walsh's son Barney Walsh is reportedly dating Stephanie Del Valle, the Puerto Rican beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2016 - here's everything we know about their relationship.