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New HMRC £18,000 personal tax-free allowance update with Andy Burnham debate on horizon
The 50k mark means the petition, lodged on the Parliamentary website, is now halfway to securing a Commons debate.
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King Charles' kilt tradition Prince William hasn't adopted as royals head to Balmoral
The Royal Family are expected to spend much of August at Balmoral, but there is one Scottish kilt tradition that King Charles has embraced, while Prince William has not
BBC viewers issue furious complaints as European Athletics begins in Birmingham
This year's European Athletics Championships have officially begun in Birmingham
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Andy Burnham and John Healey to tax people on new state pension who have private pots
The Labour Party government's plan to let older people off paying income tax if their only income is the state pension will benefit just one in 18
Birmingham MP Jess Phillips admits to calling in sick to avoid answering questions on Mandelson
The former safeguarding minister made the admission during a recent interview
NatWest confirms heatwave change and new perks for customers
NatWest has issued an announcement on Tuesday
Birmingham solar eclipse 2015 pictured - as major phenomenon returns
There have been multiple solar eclipses over the years - but tomorrow's is set to be one for the history books
Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy universal household BBC fee could replace £180 TV Licence
The move is being called for by Better!, a new progressive report led by thinktank Compass
Andy Burnham rule change on table for anyone with car, home, life insurance
Prime Minister has been urged to go further with his cost of living packages.
HMRC confirms bills for over-65s after Andy Burnham personal savings allowance decision
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed there were no plans to look at frozen tax thresholds just yet.
Image of man issued after Solihull sports centre break-in
The public are being asked to help identify a man wanted in connection with the sports venue burglary
Andy Burnham Cost of Living payments update for people who earn under £30,000
Prime Minister is under pressure from The Resolution Foundation to act over energy bills.
Andy Burnham and John Healey to tax state pensioners who get S2P and Serps
Mr Burnham and Mr Healey, the Labour Party Prime Minister and Chancellor, have vowed to stick to Rachel Reeves' vow
Thousands of phones being snatched in West Midlands at a rate of 200 a month
Police recorded the theft of thousands of phones last year
DWP to enter individual, joint, business bank accounts from October in crackdown
The powers mean DWP staff can send direct notices to banks
Shop worker 'pushed to ground after challenging thief' at Kingstanding shop
A CCTV appeal has been issued as police investigate
What time is Birmingham solar eclipse 2026 and where can you see it in the UK?
The most significant partial solar eclipse in nearly 30 years will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12
Andy Burnham government considering 4 strict new parking rules for drivers
Mr Burnham has been urged to revisit it.
Man, 60s, seriously injured in attack in Acocks Green
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries
The Great British Sewing Bee booted from slot tonight as BBC strips schedule
Viewers are being warned the programme is moving channels tonight due to a major event