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Rush hour delays on M6 live - tailbacks in Midlands after crash

Delays are building after a multi-vehicle crash has shut lanes of the motorway ahead of rush hour

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DWP confirms new rule for all Universal Credit households from September

Over half a million additional pupils will become eligible for Free School Meals under the new eligibility criteria.

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Sir Keir Starmer confirms new £450 rule in schools from September

Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government has said parents at 1,400 more schools

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Andy Burnham's team plans to land people in £200,000 homes with £23,280 charge

The new Labour Party MP for Makerfield is set to shake up capital gains tax, or CGT, it has been speculated.

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Man with teddy bear jumper wanted in connection with Birmingham jewellery store theft

West Midlands Piolice officers have issued a CCTV image of a man its officers would like to speak to after a £5,000 gold theft

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Wolverhampton fire live as 'avoid the area' warning remains in place more than 24-hours on

West Midlands Fire Service was called to the scene at around 4.25am on Monday, July 6

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Andy Burnham's team plans £2,958 bills for households in council tax rule change

Labour Party MP and his team are in favour of dispensing with council tax in favour of a land tax.

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'Avoid the area' warning in place after huge Wolverhampton fire

Firefighters were called to the recycling yard at around 4.25am on Monday, July 6

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Lloyds Bank customers wake up to £518 boost on Tuesday morning

The July and June figures mark a £518 difference.

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DWP urged to 'tighten' PIP eligibility criteria for 4 health conditions

It comes after data shows more than 100,000 people with ADHD are qualifying for Personal Independence Payment, or PIP.

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Birmingham NHS worker collapsed at airport after flying in to start dream Spain retirement

A dream trip to finalise details on a retirement to the sunny climes of Spain ended in devastation when Paul suffered a catastrophic injury

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Bitter Birmingham boyfriend who killed girlfriend's ex in flat fire is jailed

Daniel Gardner, 36, died after his home in Highters Heath was torched by his ex-girlfriend's partner Stephen Dale

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Andy Burnham considering 4 new council tax bands when he becomes Prime Minister

MP for Makerfield is widely expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM in July

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The incredible learning garden with its own 'Stonehenge' built by pupils at a Birmingham school

Many of the pupils here don't have access to their own garden so headteacher Joe Darnley wanted to help them build their own inspirational green space

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DWP confirms three new state pension ages in threshold change

Hannah Martin, pensions expert and founder of Rich Retiree, has issued a warning for DWP state pension claimants.

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'More rigorous' test on table for DWP PIP claimants with one health condition

The Department for Work and Pensions, or DWP, has approved an average of 40 PIP claims a day for ADHD.

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Bank account rule change at 13 UK banks confirmed from Tuesday

Customers will find it easier to access basic bank accounts in a shake-up from the Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA.

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Government update over new student loan repayment rule for 2012 to 2023 university students

The Treasury select committee has also said Labour Party government ministers have a moral obligation

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NHS confirms 'gamechanger' change for anyone with endometriosis in England

Rapid endometriosis tests are set to be made available on the NHS in England and Wales.

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UK faces 7 days over 30C with exact end date of July heatwave confirmed

Temperatures could hit seven days of 30C heat, with the mercury reaching 32C on Tuesday, July 7