Prisoner's mobile phone plot adds years to sentence
A Birmingham prisoner who thought he could outsmart the system by having a mobile phone smuggled into his cell has been handed significant additional jail time in a landmark ruling.
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Primark scraps traditional tills for mobile checkout system
Primark is revolutionising the shopping experience by replacing traditional tills with mobile checkout points, allowing staff to process payments anywhere in the store.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
New Manchester Metrolink Stop Set to Transform Trafford Wharf
A major transport upgrade is coming to Greater Manchester as plans for a new Metrolink stop at Trafford Wharf receive the green light, promising to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
Birmingham Moor Street Station: February Platform Closures
Network Rail announces significant improvement works at Birmingham Moor Street station, affecting multiple platforms throughout February. Essential travel information for passengers.
BT, EE & Virgin Media 3G Network Shutdown 2025
Millions of UK mobile users face significant changes as traditional 3G services are being phased out by major providers. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 switch-off and how it affects your connectivity.
3 Million Brits Can Get iPhone 17 Cheaper Than High Street
Millions of UK households could access significant savings on Apple's latest iPhone through a little-known benefit scheme - here's who qualifies and how to claim your discount.
Birmingham train cancellations after £200m safety cordon
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
MPs Warning: Your Phone Could Be Tracking You
Shocking new report reveals how smartphones collect and share sensitive location data with third parties without proper consent, prompting calls for immediate government action.
MOT Test Photos: Why Garages Snap Your Car
Discover why MOT testers across Britain are now required to photograph vehicles during testing and how this major change impacts your annual check.
Nationwide changes overdraft rules for millions
Nationwide Building Society announces sweeping changes to its overdraft rules, affecting current account holders with new fees and borrowing limits starting this autumn.
UK Road Tax Shock: Drivers Face 400% Increase
Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Vehicle Excise Duty will hit family car owners with hundreds of pounds in extra costs as new emissions standards take effect.
DWP State Pension Age Changes: What You Need to Know
Exclusive analysis reveals how upcoming DWP state pension age reforms could impact millions of Britons' retirement plans and financial futures.
State Pension Age Could Rise to 70 Sooner Than Expected
Exclusive analysis reveals government plans to accelerate state pension age increases, potentially forcing millions of Britons to work years longer than expected amid growing retirement uncertainty.
DWP Could Make State Pension Changes Boosting Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant reforms to the State Pension system that could increase payments for millions of pensioners across the UK. Discover how these potential changes might affect your retirement planning.
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Format Shake-Up Revealed
BBC's Strictly Come Dancing announces revolutionary changes to its judging panel and competition structure for the 2024 season, promising the most dramatic series yet.
McDonald's Happy Meals Get Healthy Makeover: No More Fries
In a groundbreaking move, McDonald's UK is transforming Happy Meals by automatically including fruit or vegetables instead of fries, marking the biggest healthy overhaul in decades.
£6.5m Railway Upgrade Kicks Off on Key Transport Route
A landmark £6.5 million railway enhancement project has commenced, promising significant improvements to track infrastructure and future service reliability across a vital transport corridor.
Universal Credit 2024: Full List of Payment Changes
Major Universal Credit reforms are coming in 2024, including increased work allowances, childcare support changes, and tougher sanctions. Here's everything you need to know.
New HMRC Inheritance Tax Rule Saves Families Money
A major shake-up in inheritance tax rules means families can now gift money without tax worries. Discover how this change could benefit your financial planning.
Government rejects Devon council reorganisation plans
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
Major ISA Rule Change Coming in November
A significant shake-up to cash ISA regulations this November will allow savers to open multiple accounts of the same type for the first time, potentially revolutionising how Brits manage their tax-free savings.
DWP announces PIP overhaul for six health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions is streamlining Personal Independence Payment claims for people with specific health conditions, potentially cutting waiting times and reducing assessment requirements.
Lorraine Kelly's emotional tribute to Birmingham weather star
ITV daytime star Lorraine Kelly pays emotional tribute to veteran Birmingham weather presenter 'Weather Thomas' following his unexpected departure from the show, leaving viewers and colleagues deeply moved.
October driving rule change catches out thousands
Motorists across Britain are being caught out by a little-known October rule change that's leading to thousands of pounds in fines. Discover what's changing and how to protect your licence.
2026 State Pension: New £10,380 Rule Revealed
Major changes to State Pension rules coming in 2026 could see pensioners needing £10,380 in additional income or risk losing valuable benefits. Here's what you need to know.
HMRC tax change could hit millions with council tax bills
A major HMRC system overhaul could leave millions of Brits facing surprise council tax demands as benefit data sharing changes threaten payment disruptions.
Labour considers major pension tax relief overhaul
Exclusive: Labour considers radical overhaul of pension tax relief system that could impact millions of savers and reshape retirement planning across the UK.
Hundreds fined for phone use at traffic lights
Shocking new data reveals hundreds of Midlands drivers have been penalised for using mobile phones while stationary at traffic lights, as police enforce tough new regulations.
I Looked 80 at 25: My Life-Changing Transformation
A woman reveals how eliminating alcohol and sugar from her lifestyle reversed her premature ageing, taking her from looking decades older to glowing with health in an incredible transformation story.
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