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Rachel Reeves confirms tax change with thousands set to lose £890 a year
Rachel Reeves announced the tax change in last November's Autumn Budget.
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Nationwide issues warning for customers with subscriptions out of bank account
Not everyone will need to act, but if you do, it's best you do the task sooner rather than later.
Jet2 flight to UK forced into emergency landing as pilot 'has heart attack mid-air'
Staff were reportedly 'in tears' as Jet2 Flight LS1266 was forced to make an emergency landing in Porto
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NS&I announces 'welcome news' for all Premium Bonds holders
Increasing the number of prizes by more than 322,000 and boosting the monthly prize pot by over £60 million.
Sisters in Brighton beach death 'may have been commemorating mum' who died in Birmingham lake
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters were found dead in the sea off Brighton beach - family say the sisters had never recovered from their mother's drowning death in Birmingham
Nationwide explains legal rules after putting up signs outside branches
Some maintenance works were being done at the Beccles branch meaning some scaffolding was in place on the front of the building.
NS&I Premium Bonds holders warned of three-month rule which could cost them prize
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) customers may want to check how their accounts are set up, or they could miss out on some prizes they are due.
Brit mum-of-five in coma in Gran Canaria as family fight to bring her home
Emily Casey was rushed to hospital while on holiday in Gran Canaria before being placed into an induced coma and put on life support
Lloyds Bank issues warning to customers over replacement bank card rule
The response from the high street bank, which has branches in Birmingham, came after a customer reported having a frustrating experience.
Tourists killed in Maldives cave dive were 'minutes from surface'
Monica Montefalcone, 52, her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, 20, Muriel Oddenino, 31, Federico Gualtieri, 31, and Gianluca Benedetti, all Italian nationals, were found dead in the Maldives cave diving accident
UK pet owners warned over 'very concerning' counterfeit flea treatments
Pet owners have been warned when buying flea treatments online after toxic pesticide traces were found in counterfeit products.
Drivers told 'avoid this button' in car or risk up to 20percent more fuel use
It's an easy mistake to make but could be increasing your fuel costs
Posh Midland town to tackle rowdy tourists after residents 'intimidated'
Police discovered an increase in antisocial behaviour was linked to tourists
Santander confirms 60-day rule for customers getting £180 payout
The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, is offering a £180 switch incentive to eligible customers.
Power of Attorney alert ahead of HMRC rule change in 2027
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a £92 document that sets out how you want your affairs handled should you become unable to do so due to ill health, for instance.
Older Brits could boost income to £18,500 a year - do you qualify?
Millions of UK pensioners may be unaware they could be entitled to Attendance Allowance or Pension Credit
People earning £60,000 could be missing out on an extra £35,562
70 per cent with a financial plan feel more assured about their position, experts have found.
Man, 19, jailed after officers discover more than 40 bags of cocaine in car
Rufat Ademaj was stopped by officers who discovered 42 bags of cocaine and nearly £700 in cash
Gun and drugs recovered after suspect drove at armed police
Police discovered a 'significant' quantity of drugs, after shooting at a suspect who 'failed to stop' for cops
Oldbury factory fire live updates as residents told 'keep windows closed'
Firefighters are at the scene of the blaze