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Rachel Reeves rules out dreaded HMRC income tax change for everyone earning over £12,570

As it stands, there is a tax rate of 20 per cent for workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland once they earn more than £12,570 per year.

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Former Big Brother star says XL Bully bite was 'caused by heatwave'

Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace, 47, appeared in the seventh series of the Channel 4 show

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Exact dates UK heatwave starts and ends in July with 41C in Birmingham

Maps and charts, from the GFS advanced modelling system, show heat returning from July 6, with 30C highs.

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Next UK heatwave will last 5 days and be even hotter than June one in Birmingham

WX Charts maps and charts have shown the exact date the UK heatwave is likely to return in July, and the exact date the heatwave will subside.

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Afghan rapists fled to Birmingham after attacking teen

Three of the four convicted of raping girl of 17 later fled the country in back of a lorry but were arrested in Calais

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One killed and another injured in shooting at World Cup fan zone in San Jose

The shooting happened on Sunday at San Pedro Square in San Jose, California, which is used to host World Cup screenings

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Brit teen missing in Romania mountains as search continues to 'bring him home'

George Smyth, 18, from Newport, Shropshire, was last seen in Romania's Bucegi Mountains and mountain rescue teams have now resumed their search

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DWP told to 'commence reform' for 2.7 million people benefits

A new study has found jobless benefit claimants are up 2.7 million since 2019.

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Drivers being sent £70 fines in crackdown after 6-month grace period ends

The crackdown in Solihull is targeting motorists

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DWP confirms 'difficult' rule changes for people on 6 benefits from Wednesday

Andrew Miller, chief executive of Motability Operations, said: "Before I do, I want to acknowledge that some of these changes will be difficult and may affect you."

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Prison officer sent revealing photos to inmate after pair struck up relationship

Beverley Frank, 42, admitted an offence of misconduct in public office while working as a prison custody officer at HMP Millsike

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CCTV appeal after fake courier tricked man into handing over bank cards and spent £3k

The victim innocently handed his cards over to what he thought was a secure courier from his bank

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DWP confirms change for all PIP, Universal Credit, ESA assessments from Monday

The change moves from an opt-in system - used by fewer than 3% of claimants - to opt-out as the default.

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DWP issues three-month warning to state pensioners before targeting bank accounts

Tough new crackdown will give the department wide-ranging powers

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Andy Burnham new 45% HMRC tax rate warning if he becomes Prime Minister

Mr Burnham's top ally Louise Haigh has called for a series of reforms to what she described as Britain’s ‘imperial’ Treasury in an essay on Saturday.

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Rachel Reeves rule change warning for people who've earned £300

Chancellor Ms Reeves is planning a 22 per cent tax raid on cash held in stocks and shares ISAs.

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Body of newborn baby found 'dumped' in music festival toliet

The grim discovery was made at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan

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Households who hold BBC TV licences issued £245 warning

If the latest 3.14 per cent increase was repeated annually, the compounding effect would push the yearly fee to almost £245 by 2036.

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Prince Harry to take Archie and Lilibet to Princess Diana's grave for first time

Harry is reportedly set to take his children to visit his mother's resting place at Althorp House during Birmingham Games trip

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Body of woman, 60s, pulled from water in Bury

The woman was sadly pronounced dead after her body was recovered from the water in Tottington, Bury, Greater Manchester