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State pensioner £114 weekly payment under Andy Burnham which isn't means-tested

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

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State pensioners in 60s left £24,000 worse off after pension mistake

Figures show pensioners in this age bracket are more likely than any other age group to opt out of workplace pensions.

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Midland stabbing probe as police launch appeal to trace man

The man might have information about the incident

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Man killed as plane smashes into German home with 'second passenger' feared missing

Police say they are urgently searching for another person believed to have been on board

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Santander six-day warning to get £180 switch incentive

It also comes with a £45 Amazon voucher

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HMRC warns 'attention drivers' and confrms 55p per mile rule

Government’s tax arm has issued an important reminder over mileage rates.

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Star's pre-fame letters to Birmingham pen pal set to fetch £22k

The archive, written to pen friend Simon Pitt, includes one in which celeb says 'my ambition is to be a rock 'n' roll star, actor or writer'

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Plea to save historic Digbeth venue from bulldozers as major changes planned for area

The Warehouse in Digbeth is earmarked for demolition as part of Midlands Rail Hub proposals to improve train services

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Treasury confirms if pensioners will pay tax under Andy Burnham's government

The treasury has released a statement amid concerns

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Murder arrest after fatal stabbing in Midland city

Three people were detained after a man in his 40s was fatally stabbed

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Santander offering £29k boost for UK homebuyers - but there's a catch

Extra borrowing power for those using Octopus Zero Bills initiative

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Ex-Birmingham student died in fall from celeb chef's 25th floor restaurant - inquest

Benjamin Pesian, 25, stepped onto terrace at landmark Cube building to smoke a cigarette but jumped, coroner says

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HMRC changing minimum pension access age

From 6 April 2028, Minimum Pension Age (MPA), the earliest age at which most people can access their pension benefits will increase from 55 to 57.

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DWP confirms change to PIP, ESA, WCA assessments

The DWP notes that the decision-making process will still involve written reports, "with audio recordings providing a more accurate record should that be required".

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Travellers arrive on Birmingham park for second time in a month

Caravans, vehicles and a horsebox were pictured on the playing fields on Saturday

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Houses damaged as two cars 'deliberately torched' in Solihull

Two men charged with arson being reckless to endanger life

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Broad Street attack on woman sparks urgent police appeal

Officers were alerted to the scene in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Friday

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Birmingham teen rushed to hospital after 10ft horror Commonwealth Games fall

Gymnast Gabriel Langton was taking part in the men's team final when he fell from the high bar

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People earning £50,271 or more issued £500 warning under Andy Burnham

Rachel Reeves has confirmed a reduction in the tax-free interest allowance in Cash ISAs for those aged under 65.

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Hunt for gunman continues after boy, 15, shot near Birmingham park

The teenager was rushed to hospital after he was found with a gunshot wound