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UK households face 60% tax trap as HMRC claw back hard-earned cash
More than one million people are exposing themselves to "hidden tax traps" by taking on multiple jobs at the same time.
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AA Cars expert explains what 'written-off' really means
It's not as simple as you might think and isn't neccesarily the end of a car
Life for brutal killer who murdered 'wonderful' Midland mum
Ann Marie Green was found dead last September - Julian Thomas, 55, will serve at least 18 years
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'Remorseless' mum who fractured baby's skull in 'fit of rage' jailed for life
Sarah Ngaba 'brutally assaulted' her seven-week-old daughter Eliza on November 13, 2019 - the tot died three years later
Ford, Renault, Citroen using tactic to stop customers buying Chinese EVs
Car manufacturers are using a clever tactic to compete with the booming Chinese EV market, according to an expert.
Scottish Power sent my vulnerable dad £8,300 bill and chilling threat
Richard Palmer was issued the eye-watering bill from Scottish Power.
West Midlands residents braced for dark side of the World Cup told 'we're here to help'
Domestic abuse charity urges football fans to remember 'it is just a game'.
DWP confirms state pension age increase now underway for these households
The rise is underway, going from 66 to 67 from April.
Birmingham councillor slams plans to transform vacant pub site into homes
Birmingham councillor Gemma Guttridge argued the application 'raises a number of significant concerns'
Woman rushed to hospital after car overturns in Chester Road crash
The woman was found inside her car and treated for injuries
Energy bill price rise: How much will gas and electric cost in July
Energy bills are set to rise significantly next month
Brit died in 'tragic accident' while travelling on moped in Thailand
Liam Anelay had been in the country for around three weeks before his death
Halesowen MP says Dudley Council going against police advice by leaving street racing injunction
Street racing scheme is a vital tool to stop dangerous drivers putting lives at risk MP says as he attacks council for dropping out
What are the warning signs of an investment scam?
There are four easy to spot red flags people need to watch out for
Walsall man denies his three dogs Escobar, Betsy and Jezobel injured two people
Andrew Salesman, aged 46, has been charged with three offences of owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury
Arrest over Midland lorry bridge smash that threw rail journeys into chaos
Bedworth crash caused major train disruption on the Nuneaton to Rugby line and had knock-on effects around the country
Am I paying too much for my insurance?
Car, travel, home, and life insurances depend on numerous factors
Grieving families face wait for inheritance payouts in HMRC rule change
Pensions will be included in the estate of someone who has died from April 2027.
Two men arrested over Centenary Square double stabbing
A man taken to hospital with serious injuries was today in a stable condition
Birmingham MP won't rule out PM bid after quitting defence job in spending row
Al Carns resigned as armed forces minister and has refused to rule out going for the top job