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Department for Transport free bus pass age change for people born in these years
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age.
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Lozells police incident live as road closed and emergency services called
A main Birmingham city road has been closed after a police incident with emergency services called to the scene
Andy Burnham VAT cut for households clawed back by councils with £30 charge
Local authorities have been accused of clawing back the summer savings previously confirmed by former Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Tragedy as motorcyclist killed in lorry crash
The man was found in a critical condition
Tourists say charming town 25 minutes from Birmingham is 'most underrated in the UK'
This idyllic town just 25 minutes from Birmingham by train has been getting rave reviews from tourists and it's perfect for a day trip or even a weekend break...
HMRC confirms £13,830 personal tax-free allowance after Andy Burnham decision
There’s a way to get yours increased to over £13,000. In the UK, everyone receives a standard personal allowance.
John Healey new rules for people with 'significant' pension wealth from 2027
67% charges coming
Andy Burnham and John Healey new rules for two types of bank account
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Reform UK councillors in Walsall refuse to say if they believe in man-made climate change
All 30 Reform UK Walsall councillors were approached by the Local Democracy Reporting Service to confirm their position on man-made climate change
Pictures of baby-faced suspects released after man attacked in petrol station robbery
Fuel was taken from the petrol station without being paid for
72 areas identified for Solihull 'grey belt' development
More than 70 green belt sites across Solihull have been identified as potential grey belt – areas assessed under government criteria as possibly suitable for development, subject to the local plan process
Birmingham's top-rated GP surgeries where almost all patients are happy
Two Birmingham GP surgeries have been rated among the best in the country for patient satisfaction in the 2026 GP Patient Survey
HS2 blamed for 'unbearable' fishy smell in West Midlands towns
Residents in Coleshill and Water Orton have described the returning odour from HS2 works as 'overwhelming and unbearable'
HMRC confirms £18,570 personal tax-free allowance after Andy Burnham decision
If you earn less than £18,570 a year from earned income and savings combined, then all your interest from those savings could be tax-free.
Andy Burnham business rate cut update with proposal put forward for firms
Prime Minister is expected to announce a set of policies that will help people financially as many struggle with the cost of living.
New MOT rules could see drivers face penalty points and car seized at roadside
All you need to know as the government is consulting on introducing strict new penalties for a range of motoring offences after concern from police
Andy Burnham £200 cost-of-living payments for households not on benefits
Households urged to check if they can access cash
HMRC confirms whether DWP state pension is 'taxable' under Andy Burnham
A taxpayer reached out via X, formerly Twitter, with a query about the state pension, which is paid out by the Department for Work and Pensions
Andy Burnham to water down new rules on roads for drivers in England
Ministers prepared to act
Andy Burnham DWP benefits cuts proposal put forward ahead of national tour
Mr Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public.