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Midlands town named one of most likely 'to smoke themselves to death'
More than one in five adults are classed as current smokers in these areas
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Kings Heath man sent instructions on SnapChat to shoot at Birmingham home
One member of the group was killed before the attempted shooting in Alum Rock
HMRC stopping £179 payments from August 31 with households warned
HMRC's digital service for extending opened on 1 April
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HMRC told to increase personal tax-free allowance to £14,000 for everyone
A new petition has been lodged on the Parliamentary website calling for the Labour Party government to act.
Bank of England holds its base rate at 3.75% as 'rate cuts are off the table until winter'
Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May
Rules on flying St George's flag from house for World Cup amid council injunction
Oxfordshire council is seeking an injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across the county
DWP announces it 'intends' to stop two benefits from June 30 - full list
DWP is looking to abolish Housing Benefit and income related Employment and Support Allowance, or ESA, from June 30.
New six-week rule confirmed for UK households with smart meters
Ministers are taking action to hold the retrofit industry to account for delivering home upgrades through a new consumer protection service.
DWP sending Universal Credit claimants born in these years £138 less in payments
Personal finance experts have warned Universal Credit claimants face a "penalty" as some people get £140 less because of their age.
Police issue statement to reports of Britain First 'counter-protest' in Birmingham
It was reported that a counter-protest to Britain First was expected along the Soho Road
Solihull libraries set to become 'community hubs' with swipe card tech trial
Senior councillor approve shakeup of Solihull libraries
Birmingham Council officers ‘still face risk’ from abandoned XL bullies amid ‘repercussions’ from ban
Birmingham Council says XL bullies and other breeds 'present a real risk to our officers'
New funeral rule on table for all ceremonies in England
In England and Wales, funeral directors aren’t regulated.
Nationwide confirms 'help' coming for thousands of eligible customers
It has confirmed free assessments with Eco Approach to help landlords identify what improvements need to be done.
Santander makes 'more important than ever' announcement with customers handed £136
Mortgage brokers are becoming increasingly vital to homeowners navigating today’s changing economic landscape
Santander announce new Birmingham site amid £17 million investment
EXCLUSIVE: 30 branches will also be undergoing significant changes
Second body still missing after 'experienced' climbing couple killed in avalanche
The avalanche happened on Nevado Tocllaraju in Peru where Canadian and Mexican climbers were struck
Film crews take over Birmingham suburb and turn street into crime scene
The leafy road had been dressed up with police cars, and signs placed in the front windows of large period homes
Watch terrifying moment man kidnapped from Telford house and shoved in boot of car
CCTV captured the man being dragged down a driveway and bundled into an awaiting car while a woman who tried stopping the assailants is pushed to the ground
Martin Lewis shares energy bills update as prices likely to fall after Iran deal
Prices are finally starting to come down