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State pensioner couples with under £10,000 in savings can get extra DWP cash
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income.
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British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus customers have 24 days to save £221
Uswitch says households on standard variable tariffs face an average increase of £221 a year when regulator Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 13% next month.
HMRC issues warning for all state pensioners over tax misconception
HMRC has explained why some pensioners mistakenly believe their state pension is tax-free.
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Teen 'critical' and two others seriously injured after being hit by BMW on Midlands street
The 18-year-old remains in hospital, along with a man and woman in their 60s
M6 drivers face double 9-hour weekend closure across Birmingham and Black Country
The northbound carriageway will be closed for maintenance works, National Highways has announced
State pensioners born before 1945 urged to check £11,800 'underpayment'
£11,000 underpayments have sparked warnings from the former Liberal Democrats and Conservative Party coalition government pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.
Younger state pensioners handed £44 extra from DWP in June
Full rate of the new State Pension has increased by £11 per week (or around £575 annually), bringing the weekly payment to £241.
'Avoid the area' warning as Midlands street sealed off over 'fight involving weapons'
Police said men were reportedly armed with metal bars and baseball bats
Two charged over Smethwick 'disorder' which saw 'two men stabbed'
West Midlands Police said alleged footage of the incident continues to circulate and has encouraged members of the public not to share it
UK heatwave June 2026: 32C forecast - but these counties could miss out
A string of counties are predicted to miss out on the next 32C heatwave which is forecast to strike within days, with the south east and Midlands set to roast
Birmingham bin strike could have ended 'months ago'
The negotiator who helped broker the proposed deal has urged the newly-formed council to accept the agreement and resolve the long-running Birmingham bin strike
Nationwide paying surprise £100 into customer accounts on Wednesday
The Nationwide Fairer Share payment is £100 for the fourth year running.
HMRC confirms £60,000 to £80,000 earnings rule for UK households
Parents with incomes falling between £60,000 and £80,000 could be impacted by the high income child benefit charge.
BBC expert warns DWP state pension rule change causing older people to act
The state pension age for men and women is currently 66. It is in the process of increasing to 67 between April 2026 and March 2028.
Saturday Morning viewers 'so sad' over 'final show'
James Martin said 'bye for now' as he wrapped up the series
Man 'glassed and punched' at Midlands curry house
Police said the victim, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital
Moor Street sex attacker hunted as police issue CCTV appeal
No arrests have been made and inquiries continue
Celebrity Gogglebox fans 'switch off' within minutes of Channel 4 show return
Denise Van Outen, Johnny Vaughan, Vicky Pattison, Pete Wicks, Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv were among the stars making a return to the popular Channel 4 on Friday night
Birmingham Labour councillor condemns party failure to join left-wing coalition as new era begins
Outspoken councillor Majid Mahmood has revealed his frustration over Labour's handling of post election talks
DWP confirms PIP and ESA claimants assessment update with 'undertaking'
All you need to know as new laws come into force and a Labour MP asked about work capability and personal independence payment assessments