Birmingham Councillors Row Over Safety Emergency
Conservatives demand Birmingham Council declare a public safety emergency after violent attacks, but Labour accuses them of 'playing politics'. Read the full story.
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DWP's Triple Lock pension policy 'not sustainable'
Ex-minister Vince Cable warns the state pension Triple Lock is unsustainable, urging reform. Discover the future of UK pensions and what changes may come.
10 Million Pensioners Spared State Pension Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 10 million state pensioners will not pay income tax on their pensions this Parliament. Find out how the rule change affects you.
£440 state pension rise confirmed for 2026
Millions of UK pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 state pension increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
Triple Lock threat for 13 million pensioners
The future of the state pension Triple Lock is in doubt as experts warn it's becoming unsustainable. Discover what this means for 13 million UK retirees.
Man stabbed near Coventry Greggs, suspect arrested
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
State Pension to rise by £575 for millions in 2026
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 annual increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock policy impacts your pension payments and what it means for you.
2026 State Pension: Triple Lock Details Revealed
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension increases in April 2026 under the triple lock system. Learn how the payments work and the policy debate.
State Pension to rise by £575 in 2026
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 increase from April 2026, confirmed by the triple lock. Discover how this affects your pension and the political debate.
State Pension to rise by 4.8% from April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% State Pension increase, giving retirees on the full new pension an extra £575 a year. Find out how the Triple Lock affects you.
Midlands gang sentenced for double stabbing and machete attack
A violent gang has been sentenced after two teenagers suffered life-changing injuries in a West Bromwich stabbing and car machete attack. Read the full court details.
State Pension confirmed to rise by 4.8% in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the triple lock, securing a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026. Full new State Pension increases to £241.30 weekly. Get the details.
State pensioners get 4.8% Triple Lock boost in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms 4.8% state pension rise for 2026/27, honouring Triple Lock pledge. Full breakdown of six key pension and savings changes affecting retirees across the UK.
State pension perk axed for thousands abroad
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 NI payments for pensioners overseas, requiring 10 years UK residency. Discover the impact on your state pension.
State pension to rise by £575 a year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms 4.8% state pension increase via Triple Lock in Autumn Budget. Full new state pension rises to £12,547.60 annually.
70 Arrests in West Midlands Knife Crime Crackdown
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
Starmer: Tories want to means test state pension
PM Keir Starmer claims Conservatives plan to means test the state pension. Amid triple lock debates, Labour commits to the policy. Read the latest Westminster clash.
Teen charged with knife possession in Kings Norton
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police were called to reports of children with knives in the Shannon Road area of Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Boy and man charged in Birmingham knife incidents
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Ex-offender's knife crime warning after exploitation
A former young offender from Staffordshire reveals how carrying a knife made him a target for county lines drug gangs. Read his shocking story and learn why he's now speaking out.
State Pension to rise by 4.8% from April 2026
Millions of older state pensioners will see a £440 annual income boost from April 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the Triple Lock increase in the Autumn Budget.
State pensioners face tax threshold update in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver Autumn Budget amid speculation of a Personal Tax Allowance hike for state pensioners. Will the triple lock push pensioners into a tax bill?
Labour Confirms Triple Lock Safe in Budget
The Labour government has broken its silence to confirm the state pension Triple Lock is secure. Pat McFadden pledges commitment, projecting a £1,900 annual rise. Read the full details.
Pensioners born before 1953 get £440 boost
Retirees on the Basic State Pension, typically born before 1953, will see incomes rise by up to £550 next year thanks to the Triple Lock pledge. Discover how this affects you.
State pensioners to receive £550 annual increase
UK state pensioners will receive an above-inflation increase of over £550 a year from April, providing up to £120 more than expected. Discover the full details.
Ninja StaySharp Knife Block Drops to Record Low Price
Ninja's popular StaySharp knife block has plummeted to its lowest ever price of £99.89 in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Save 41% on this sought-after kitchen essential with integrated sharpener.
Younger pensioners to get £550 extra from DWP
Younger state pensioners will receive an extra £550 annually as the triple lock confirms a 4.8% rise. Discover how this impacts different pension groups and the tax implications.
State pension to rise by £575 from April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 state pension rise for 2026/27 under the triple lock. Discover how this increase affects pensioners and the looming tax threshold issue.
State Pension Triple Lock Under Threat
The future of the state pension Triple Lock is in doubt as costs hit £12bn annually. Labour commits with caveats while Conservatives and Reform debate its future. Read the latest.
State pensioners to receive £550 boost from April
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £550 annual increase from next April, thanks to the Triple Lock policy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the Budget move.
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