Matalan recalls children's clothes over safety risk
Matalan has issued an urgent recall for seven children's clothing items due to hazardous poppers that could cause cuts. Return affected products immediately for a full refund.
Matalan has issued an urgent recall for seven children's clothing items due to hazardous poppers that could cause cuts. Return affected products immediately for a full refund.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
HMRC urges UK taxpayers to file Self Assessment returns now. With 77 days until the 31 January deadline, early filing provides more time to prepare your payment.
HMRC is sending letters to self-employed and employed workers about an average £473 tax refund. Check your eligibility and claim online via the HMRC app before the deadline.
A man in his 30s was hospitalised after being struck by a police vehicle responding on blue lights in Selly Oak. West Midlands Police has referred the incident to its professional standards department.
HMRC data reveals over a million state pensioners now face tax on savings interest due to frozen thresholds and high rates. Discover how this affects you.
Trading Standards officers have seized almost £38,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from 14 shops across Staffordshire. Investigations are underway, with some shops facing prosecution.
Discover seven legal ways to reduce your tax bill ahead of the November budget. Act now to protect your savings from potential income tax rises.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget. Discover what alternative 'stealth tax' measures could still increase your bill.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has U-turned on income tax rises but is planning eight alternative tax changes affecting pensions, ISAs, fuel and property. Discover the full Autumn Budget impact.
Nearly one million more people, including pensioners, will pay higher taxes if the Labour government extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2030. Discover the full impact.
New pay-per-mile car tax charges could cost drivers up to £340 a year. Experts warn of a 'wicked problem' as public EV charging costs become a major barrier to adoption.
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
A prominent figure in the West Midlands illegal tobacco trade has been sentenced after £33,000 was discovered hidden under a bed. Over £3.5 million passed through his accounts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce a 3p per mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, with stricter MOTs potentially used for enforcement. Experts warn of cost impacts.
Cadbury refutes social media claims about reducing chocolate content, confirming full compliance with UK and EU standards. Discover the facts behind the rumours.
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
HMRC letters demand 63% tax from pensioners as Labour's 2p tax hike for high earners breaks election pledge. Autumn Budget set for November 26.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes a 'pay-per-mile' tax hitting UK drivers heading to France. Critics slam the 'crazy' double cost. Find out how it affects your travel.
HMRC could issue hefty tax charges for pension lump sums withdrawn before the Autumn Budget. Experts warn against rash financial decisions that risk long-term security.
New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major Vehicle Excise Duty reforms targeting luxury cars and gas-guzzlers while offering relief for ordinary drivers in Labour's first budget.
Exclusive investigation reveals how frozen tax thresholds are dragging more pensioners into the tax net despite modest state pension increases.
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
HMRC is implementing new 'one-to-many' compliance powers that could see working households across Britain receive unexpected tax code changes and demands for underpaid tax.
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
UK online sellers face new tax reporting requirements as HMRC launches digital platform crackdown. Learn how the trading allowance changes could affect your side hustle.
Nearly 200,000 people across the UK are due surprise payments of up to £3,000 from HMRC after being overcharged for tax credits, providing vital relief during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.