Community
West Midlands Police add Jay Drummond to most wanted gallery
Jay Drummond, 45, from Coventry, is wanted for a theft in Nuffield Road. Police urge public to call 999 immediately.
Business
Cash ISA warning: £10k savers face £12k limit change next April
Households with over £10,000 in cash ISAs risk missing out as Andy Burnham's government cuts the tax-free limit to £12,000 from April, with older accounts paying just 1.94% interest.
Culture
BBC's Open Water drama filmed in Birmingham gets first look
BBC unveils first-look images of Open Water, an eight-part adaptation of Caleb Azumah Nelson's novel, filmed in Birmingham and London, starring Dujonna Gift and Toheeb Jimoh.
Politics
Autumn Budget 2026: Middle-Class Earners to Feel the Pinch, Warns Expert
Financial expert Antonia Medlicott warns the Autumn Budget on October 28 will hit middle-class earners hardest, not the wealthy, due to frozen tax thresholds and pension changes.
Sport
Health
Children's Book Sold at Aldi and TK Maxx Recalled
Make Believe Ideas Ltd recalls Groovy Baby 'I Spy a Fly' board book over choking hazard; refunds offered for affected ISBNs sold at Aldi and TK Maxx.
DWP pension changes: Maternity leave contributions under review
DWP confirms pension contributions during paid family leave will continue for 39 weeks, but unpaid leave stops payments. Pensions Commission to review impact on women's retirement savings.
DWP confirms support for neurodivergent benefits claimants
DWP confirms employment support for neurodivergent claimants, including Connect to Work for 300,000 people and Access to Work grants, following a parliamentary question.
DWP warns PIP and Attendance Allowance claimants about fee-charging firms
DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms warns PIP and Attendance Allowance claimants to 'think very carefully' before using fee-charging claims management companies, stressing free advice is available.
PIP claims hit 4.09m; psychiatric disorders top list
PIP claims reached a record 4.09 million by July 31, 2026. Psychiatric disorders are the most common condition, affecting 39% of claimants. New claim grant rates continue to fall.
The Royal Family Quiz: Crowns & Castles
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, from Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels to coronations and royal residences. How regal is your trivia?