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Major bank tells customers to ignore text from 'Royal Mail' for important reason
The high street bank revealed a common example of scam messages that are being sent to customers, including one purporting to be from Royal Mail
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Coldest parts of Midlands 'announced' with more Cold Weather Payments triggered
Temperatures have been forecast to plummet below 0C in the West Midlands as certain postcodes have been issued £25 payments
Householder 'stabbed' in Alvechurch after confronting robbers on quadbike
Armed robbers were not deterred by Storm Goretti and broke into a shed in the peak of the snow - before stabbing a householder who confronted them during the break-in
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Girl, nine, died at home after being 'stabbed in the chest'
Schoolgirl Aria Thorpe was pronounced dead by paramedics at her home
All the Midlands towns at risk of power cuts on Sunday as snow returns - full list
Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
Brits already taking action against a major Inheritance Tax update next year
Around 213,000 estates with inheritable pension wealth in 2027 to 2028, 10,500 estates will be affected
Dad builds amazing igloo for toddler as snow blasts UK
Kyle Doran took advantage of the frosty conditions to live out his childhood dreams
Met Office names 25 dates snow could hit UK across January and February
"The outlook through the latter part of January and into the start of February is typically uncertain."
Santander makes four promises for brokers in 2026 - full list
The high street bank is promising no dual pricing, at least 24 hours’ notice of product withdrawals and continued improvements to product transfers for a further twelve months.
UK households issued £400 fine warning ahead of March bin recycling update
Local authorities will be forced to implement the new rules on March 31
OVO Energy makes 'record breaking' announcement for thousands of customers
OVO says 2026 could be a "record-breaking year for home solar".
DWP back payment update for Universal Credit, PIP, Pension Credit claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update on back payments for households claiming Universal Credit, PIP, Pension Credit
Brothers charged with murder after dad stabbed to death in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day
Trey Johnson was found seriously injured in Burcot Avenue, Wolverhampton
Birmingham City Council says 'we can't do them all' as it issues full statement on gritting roads
Birmingham City Council has admitted 'it's not possible' for gritters to treat every road following the overnight snow storm
Nationwide sends £190 offer to millions of customers
The high street bank is offering customers the chance to pay back just over £190 per month on £10,000 loans
Winter heating hacks that save hundreds including one that cuts £125 off bills
There are several things you can do to help ease the cost of gas and electricity this winter
'Limited timetable' on the railways at Birmingham New Street expected later today
A 'limited timetable' is expected to operate out of Birmingham New Street by mid afternoon according to station bosses.
Birmingham traffic live updates as drivers struggle on snowy roads after Storm Goretti
Vehicles stranded on routes
Storm Goretti 'winter acne' skin warning as freezing winds batter UK
As Storm Goretti brings sub-zero temperatures, dermatologists share vital tips to stop the weather bomb ruining your skin
UK households can get £255 energy bill refund thanks to two-month rule
Around £3.09billion of energy credit is currently unclaimed, according to industry regulator Ofgem.