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HMRC announces penalty change for 12 million people in UK
UK households could face hefty fines for missing the deadline at the end of January.
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The 74 postcodes that are set to get DWP's Cold Weather Payment
DWP said that over one million households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will get the payment today.
Ice warning in place as West Midlands residents urged to take care following Storm Goretti snowfall
West Midlands residents have been urged to be cautious with a yellow weather warning for ice covering the region following widespread snowfall from Storm Goretti.
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UK weather maps turn blue as -8C chill and 11-inch snow to hit 12 areas
Wintry conditions are expected to continue for many
Midlands woman tried fleeing to Tunisia for a new life but only got to the M25
Shaw, from Staffordshire, was arrested and charged by police officers before she appeared at court
The key Storm Goretti details as man dead after caravan crushed by falling tree
A man in his 50s has been found dead
Man killed in Storm Goretti tragedy as caravan crushed by falling tree
A man in his 50s has been found dead
More warnings for snow and ice issued as thousands without power
Emergency services and local authorities remain on high alert as the brief respite of a drier Saturday
Octopus Energy issues £93 update to customers with a Direct Debit
Octopus, which is rivalled by British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and more, says people with Direct Debits are saving a cool £93 each.
Met Office weather warning live as Midland roads remain 'treacherous' after major snowfall
The Met Office has issued a yellow ice alert for the region on Saturday, with partially thawed snow from Friday leading to 'widespread ice risk'
What people need to know as Birmingham faces 'rare' weather phenomenon
The city is facing a weather phenomenon 'rarely seen in the UK' at the weekend which will top off a snowy week
Met Office confirms UK could be hit with another 20cm of snow on Sunday
Another weather warning will come into effect on Sunday
Monzo bringing back major feature for millions of UK customers
The major bank has brought back a popular feature that can help you stash away over £660 next year without even noticing.
'I took a photo of my baby - and what I saw led to rare cancer diagnosis'
Eight-month-old Raye was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma at Birmingham Children's Hospital
Green light for scheme to turn golf course into 'West Midlands largest nature reserve'
Coventry City Council has approved plans to transform the former Brandon Wood Golf Course into what will become the largest nature reserve in the West Midlands
Nearly 500 new Midlands homes planned for run-down industrial site
Dilapidated industrial site in Diglis included in South Worcestershire Development Plan Review with demolition of seven old factory buildings approved
'Luxury eco-homes' idea floated as private woodland in desirable suburb goes on sale
A 3.5 acre plot of land on the Stirchley/Bournville border is going under the hammer
New 21km 'National River Walk' to be created to 'connect people with nature'
The route will run from Stockport town centre to Ashton-upon-Mersey, in Trafford, passing through Sale Water Park on the edge of the River Mersey
Water firm objects to major expansion of Midlands town over sewage fears
Welsh Water has formally objected to plans for around 1,650 new homes in Leominster, warning there is insufficient capacity in the water and sewerage system to accommodate the major expansion.
Reform-led Midlands council claim council tax rise 'shows commitment'
Reform UK-led council proposes 3.99% increase for 2026/27, below the 4.99% maximum, with £21.5m savings and £5.5m investment in children's services