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DWP told to stop £12,860 payments for state pensioners under Andy Burnham

NIESR thinktank director Stephen Millard said it must be fully funded

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New HMRC punishment for 'innocent mistakes' by self-assessment households

Changes will mean a penalty if a taxpayer makes a “careless error”.

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Andy Burnham council tax rebate plan for households with announcement tomorrow

Under the proposals, mayors would keep a share of local income tax revenues instead of sending it all to the Treasury.

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Schools to fine parents for breaking 'unfair' rule from September under Andy Burnham

Many parents choose to ignore the rules and do what they think is best

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Plan for 60 new properties at site of Wolverhampton warehouse destroyed by fire

The Birmingham-based company has been given the green light for the development

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NHS blood test change for patients in England with new guidance confirmed

New guidance issued

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Up to 300 Jaguar Land Rover jobs set to go in Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton

Major 'restructure' at troubled Midland carmaker amid plummeting profits

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Explosive diarrhoea parasite cases spike in UK as Mexico holidaymakers fall ill

The UK Health Security Agency has warned visitors from Mexico are behind a sudden surge in cyclospora infections

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DWP told to take £4 a week off state pensioners over age 73 under Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham urged to act

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Nine million state pensioners sent HMRC letter despite Andy Burnham promise

State pensioners won't pay income tax if they're reliant solely on their state pension.

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Harrowing final texts from Scots woman found dead in Athens suitcase

The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, was found in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens on July 18 and police have now shared the harrowing final texts sent from her phone after her death

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Former college site in Tamworth to be redeveloped as residential area with 123 homes

The former college site will be undergoing a major revamp

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Cause of Birmingham city centre ‘explosion’ which saw scene sealed off revealed

The crippled a transport network and led to an area of the city being taped off has been confirmed

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Teen 'didn't want to live' after being stalked, abducted and raped in basement

Aaron Strachan, 21, was sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh city centre

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DWP confirms full list of benefits which qualify for Blue Badge under Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham is prioritising his Cabinet being a "cost of living government"

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DWP confirms full list of 76 PIP eye and ear conditions ahead of Andy Burnham cuts

Mr Burnham will look to crack down on the welfare bill

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'Brutal' Birmingham-set crime drama perfect for Peaky Blinders fans on the way

A surprise hit action film set in Birmingham is being adapted for the small screen.

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Birmingham city centre scene recap as area sealed off and buses diverted

Police tape can be seen near The Square Peg in the city centre

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Fridge collections in Dudley borough suspended - what residents have been told to do

Recycling industry crisis hits home as residents left out in the cold with unwanted fridges and freezers

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Birmingham callout for 'fascinating stories' following historic event

Brummies are being urged to share their memories