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Sir Keir Starmer confirms new sick leave rule for all UK workers before quitting as Prime Minister
His policies and achievements while in office are being reappraised.
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Andy Burnham confirms perk for 12 million state pensioners if he becomes Prime Minister
Burnham is widely anticipated to become the next PM
Santander launches new regular saver account paying 8% interest
Customers save up to £200 a month through this regular saver
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Birmingham closures live as school and businesses shut over danger to life warning
The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday
Andy Burnham confirms £9,614 payments for state pensioners born before 1953 if he becomes PM
Under the Triple Lock, which Ms Reeves says will remain for the rest of Parliament, the full rate of the new State Pension was increased by 4.8%
Body found in Birmingham canal as police probe 'unexplained death'
West Midlands Police said a man was confirmed dead at the scene
West Bromwich stabbing victim also had phone stolen
The man was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries'
Telford karate coach 'abused children's trust' to 'inflict years of sexual abuse'
Tony Castle admitted 10 counts of indecent assault against two boys between 1987 and 2002
Andy Burnham rules out three tax rises if he becomes Prime Minister - full list
He says he supports Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules
McCain axes frozen dinner meal item just 3 years after major launch
The product could be purchased in Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and more
'Missing' lottery prize investigation leads to licence probe for Tipton shop
West Midlands Police said the victim had been given £30 in winnings for the lottery ticket only to realise later the prize should have been 'substantially higher'
Andy Burnham hints at new 10p income tax rate if he becomes Prime Minister
Mr Burnham looks poised to become the next Prime Minister, after Sir Keir Starmer resigned on Monday.
213 schools in England confirm closures with 40C heatwave set to hit - full list
213 schools across England and Wales have announced they will close or finish early
Man treated by medics following Tividale house fire
The fire started in the bedroom
Meet Birmingham youth club bucking the trend - by using social media for better
The Sutton Coldfield YMCA has many facilities for those who need it - including multiple dedicated youth services
Sir Keir Starmer confirms new rule for schools from September as he resigns as Prime Minister
Sir Keir's resignation comes almost a decade to the Brexit vote
Asda confirm major change to its on-demand food delivery service
More than 850 stores now use the Deliveroo platform
DWP confirms £2,000 payouts with claimants born before certain year set to benefit
Labour plans to crack down on poor‑quality university courses
British Gas and Octopus handing out £200 payments - how to claim
Households may be unaware they could bag extra cash
NS&I confirms change from Tuesday after 'reviewing' customer accounts
NS&I is hiking interest rates for its fixed-term Bonds from today.