Urgent heater safety warning as temperatures plummet
Safety experts issue critical warning about electric heater use. Avoid plugging heaters into extension leads to prevent fire risks. Essential winter safety tips inside.
Safety experts issue critical warning about electric heater use. Avoid plugging heaters into extension leads to prevent fire risks. Essential winter safety tips inside.
Calls grow for Prince Andrew to surrender his passport as new Jeffrey Epstein emails emerge, with the author branding him a 'flight risk'. Read the latest developments.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
Thousands of UK savers face overpaying tax after HMRC sent duplicate bills. Tax experts warn recipients may panic and pay demands they don't owe. Learn how to challenge incorrect charges.
HMRC increases the trading income threshold to £3,000, freeing 300,000 from Self-Assessment. Discover how this tax simplification benefits you.
HMRC has enlisted nearly 5,000 volunteers to test its new Making Tax Digital system for income tax, set to roll out for earners over £30,000 from 2027. Discover the changes.
HMRC's duplicate 'simple assessment' tax demands create confusion, with experts warning savers could overpay. Learn how to check your bill and avoid paying twice.
Complyance releases free AI-powered vendor risk scorer, transforming GRC processes for businesses worldwide. Get instant risk profiles today!
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
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 urges 3.5 million taxpayers to complete Self Assessment returns now to avoid £100 penalties. Know your tax bill before the 31 January 2026 deadline.
Harvard study finds hospital patients reporting shortness of breath face dramatically higher mortality. Learn how simple breath monitoring could save lives.
Storm Claudia brings severe disruption to Birmingham and the West Midlands with an amber 'danger to life' warning for heavy rain and flooding. Stay informed on travel chaos.
Storm Claudia batters Birmingham with a 12-hour amber rain warning. Risk of flooding and severe travel disruption. Stay informed and avoid travel.
HMRC warns Christmas crafters and side hustlers they must declare income over £1,000. Learn the tax rules for festive trading and avoid an unexpected bill. Check your obligations now.
Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.
HMRC warns self-employed workers have 100 days until the January 31 Self Assessment deadline. File your tax return early to avoid penalties starting at £100 and escalating quickly.
The NHS has identified two types of places where you are 'more likely' to catch Covid-19. Discover the latest health advice and data on virus transmission.
Tax expert warns HMRC's flawed systems are catching innocent savers in its net. As the Autumn Budget approaches, calls grow for urgent reform to prevent unfair tax demands.
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
Plans to demolish Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Indoor Market threaten to erase nine centuries of trading history, sparking outrage among traders and heritage campaigners.
HMRC is preparing to issue automatic £100 fines to households who fail to complete tax returns on time, with experts warning this could impact millions during the cost of living crisis.
With the January 31st deadline approaching, HMRC warns taxpayers about common errors that could trigger penalties. Discover what to exclude from your return to stay compliant.
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
A leading health expert reveals why one commonly loved fruit might be causing more harm than good to your blood sugar levels and overall wellbeing.
Millions of UK businesses face a major tax system overhaul as HMRC's Making Tax Digital scheme expands in 2026. Discover how new digital reporting requirements will affect your business and what you need to do to prepare.
A revolutionary change to how HMRC communicates with taxpayers is underway, as paper correspondence becomes digital-first. Discover what this means for you and your finances.