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M42 bridge near Birmingham Airport set for demolition due to structural concerns

National Highways said the demolition work will take place during upcoming HS2 work to minimise disruption, with a temporary bridge set to be introduced

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State pensioners born before 1960 told to 'contribute' more tax under Andy Burnham

The Intergenerational Foundation has issued a string of recommendations to Mr Burnham and his Chancellor, John Healey.

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Andy Burnham government considering change for drivers with glaucoma or diabetes

Mr Burnham's government will be tasked with looking at the feedback

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Andy Burnham told to increase basic tax rate to 30% for workers earning under £50,270

Prime Minister has been urged to change the basic income tax rate for workers to try and fund self-employed perks like sick pay and parental leave.

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Smethwick murder probe as man arrested after body found in house

West Midlands Police said they were called to South Road in Smethwick

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Andy Burnham told to hike higher tax rate to 42% for workers who earn £50,270 to £125,140

The rate, for those earning over £50,270 and less than £125,140, has been proposed by the Bright Blue think tank.

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John Healey new inheritance tax rules from April 2027 with one asset exempt

The changes were previously confirmed by Rachel Reeves, the former Chancellor.

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'Incredible' Sutton Coldfield residents celebrate 203 years on earth

Babs Boyden, 102, and Joan Preston, 101, celebrated their huge birthdays together

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DWP to take people off benefits but offer them three things instead

DWP has received the first recommendations from Milburn

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Council house rule change proposed for 230,000 households

230,000 at risk

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HMRC plan for self-employed workers earning £50,000 to pay £811 a month

Self-employed people are at risk of cash-flow squeeze from HMRC’s new monthly payment system, it has been warned.

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Andy Burnham DWP cuts update as first recommendations emerge

The recommendations come against a backdrop of Mr Burnham promising to "get serious" over the welfare bill.

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Andy Burnham government introducing 18 car features 'sending costs soaring'

New mandatory car safety technologies including automatic emergency braking, intelligent speed assistance and blind spot detection are to be made law in all new UK cars

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Over 5,000 vehicle thefts recorded in Birmingham in 2025

Thousands of records of theft of a motor vehicle were made in 2025

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Andy Burnham government confirms new pub rule won't come into force after all

The Labour Party has spoken out

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Andy Burnham government considering new rule for all drivers over 85

The government's Road Safety Strategy consults on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for drivers

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Andy Burnham government considering new DVLA driving licence rule for drivers over 80

The Labour Party government released its much-awaited Road Safety Strategy earlier this year

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Change to all primary schools in England coming under Andy Burnham

Milburn said primary schools in England will be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without finding a job.

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DWP change to get claimants aged 16 to 24 off benefits under Andy Burnham

Schools will be tasked with identifying people at risk of becoming NEET while students

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Andy Burnham and DWP's first plan to solve NEET crisis emerges

Alan Milburn has spoken out