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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”.
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
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
NHS blood test change for patients in England with new guidance confirmed
New guidance issued
Up to 300 Jaguar Land Rover jobs set to go in Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton
Major 'restructure' at troubled Midland carmaker amid plummeting profits
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
DWP told to take £4 a week off state pensioners over age 73 under Andy Burnham
Mr Burnham urged to act
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.
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
Former college site in Tamworth to be redeveloped as residential area with 123 homes
The former college site will be undergoing a major revamp
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
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
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"
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
'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.
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
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
Birmingham callout for 'fascinating stories' following historic event
Brummies are being urged to share their memories