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UK children's shoe shops say high street trend is harming foot health
An astonishing number of shoe shops have closed in Britain since 2020
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Man due in court after 'multiple people assaulted and threatened' in Dudley
Nabeel Ahmed has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, affray, assault, racially aggravated common assault and criminal damage
Birmingham police hunt 'hit-and-run driver' after cyclist left critical near pub
A 29-year-old man was left with a serious head injury after the collision on Heath Way, Hodge Hill last night
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HMRC forcing UK households to pay £2,500 over '3 consecutive years' rule
A former sole trader has been told they must comply with the new MTD system for another three years
DWP sending out £114-a-week in May to people with common ailment
It has two components: a "daily living" component and a "mobility" component.
Residents ask what's next for huge 'embarrassing eyesore' building in Great Barr
Councillor Adrian Andrew says he has been asking housing groups to consider the site
DWP bringing in new income rule for two popular benefits - full list
Universal Credit and Housing Benefit will be stopped by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for certain incomes.
EDF becomes 'only' energy company to introduce Sunday rule for UK households
EDF, which is rivalled by British Gas, OVO, EON Next and Octopus, will give customers free electricity on four Sundays over the next month.
Tributes to 'precious angels' left at scene of fatal Wolverhampton house fire
The boys, aged one and three, died after a flames tore through a home on Friday evening
Car flips in five vehicle incident as emergency services dash to city scene
West Midlands Fire Service said the incident involved two moving cars and three unattended parked cars
Midland mum and daughter 'hit by car' on holiday as family desperate to get them home
The family of the pair - currently being treated in a foreign hospital for serious injuries - are desperately trying to get their loved ones home
DWP 'making mugs of millions' with 'ridiculous' perk for Universal Credit claimants
Claimants are getting discounted rounds of golf and access to attractions.
Man injured in two-car crash near Merry Hill
The smash happened at around 9am on Monday, April 27
DWP sending £779 out in May for condition that's not illness or disease
DWP figures show psychiatric disorders top the list for the most-claimed conditions
DWP reducing people's state pensions by £330 a year
If you have gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record, you can choose to pay to voluntarily fill them in.
DWP sending £238 out to retirees 'completely separate from state pension'
A financial expert has warned people relying solely on state pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions
Birmingham incident live as major road closed in both directions after crash
Police shut A4040 Vicarage Road in Stirchley following an incident between Hazelwell Fordrough and Kings Road today
Millions of drivers set to receive £829 after major car finance update
Santander, Barclays and Lloyds have accepted the Financial Conduct Authority’s scheme
Nationwide makes historic announcement for all 17 million customers
Nationwide faces an AGM in July after one of its longtime members secured enough support for a spot on the lender’s annual ballot.
West Midlands council targets young drivers with social media campaign
It is focused on the county's rural roads and high speeds