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UK households issued £2000 cashback message on mortgages

Although some mortgages come with cashback offers, households have been warned these could end up costing households more money

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Midsummer's Eve event in Birmingham pulled after travellers camp on park

The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday evening but has been cancelled

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Birmingham dad threatened 'I'll stamp on you like a pancake' in 'black-out drunk' voice-notes

Damian Ebanks told his step-dad he would 'kick his teeth down his throat' after previous issues

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Rachel Reeves confirms new restaurant and cinema rule from next week

Government has confirmed a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions.

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Rachel Reeves confirms tax cut for summer trips to 12 places - full list

Government has announced a temporarily reduced VAT rate of 5% for qualifying supplies

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Harborne charity shop loses thousands as thieves smash their way in

The thieves made off with a laptop and donation tin and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage

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Woman arrested as suspected brothel uncovered near Midland high street

Officers raided the premises following reports that sexual services were being offered inside

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Extra £40 confirmed in certain Universal Credit and Pension Credit pay packets

Certain UK households can get extra financial support if they have a child under the age of 16

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Martin Lewis reveals four words that can instantly get you better deal with EE, Sky, Virgin and BT

The money saving expert shared a tactic that can help households to save money on their broadband, insurance and breakdown cover

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DWP confirms full list of 178 PIP conditions as claimants hit 4 million

It's for people who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability or difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.

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New 10am to 6pm bank holiday rule on table in England and Wales

Government urged to act and make key change

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DWP benefit payments could be stopped for these people if they go on holiday abroad

Households may be unaware of the DWP rule that could see benefit payments stopped for going on holiday abroad

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Will mortgage rates in the UK return to pre-Iran war levels?

Brokers are divided on the issue

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47 hour Met Office power cut warning issued for 51 UK areas

The warning has been issued for Monday ahead of a forecasted rise in temperatures

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Six hurt after man attacks people with crowbar at Newton Community Hospital over 'no appointments'

Omar Momand has pleaded guilty to a series of serious assaults

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'Life-threatening' injuries after two women crushed by telegraph pole at station

The pole, which still had live electric wires attached, crushed the pair on Thursday afternoon

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Octopus Energy boss urges Rachel Reeves to unlock billions of pounds

Octopus has become reliant on overseas investors, the chief executive said

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DWP opening up popular benefit to more claimants in eligibility rule change

Sir Stephen Timms has spoken out

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Thousands of pensioners hit with nasty HMRC bill after withdrawal mistake

The number of savers taking all the money out of their pension has jumped by 29% since 2018

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Readers back Birmingham dad who was nearly jailed for confronting daughter's 'bully'

John Downing, 39, reacted to the 'constant' bullying of his 12-year-old daughter