2.4m UK homes face new council tax band
A new council tax surcharge on properties over £2m could affect 2.4 million households. Discover the new bands and what it means for you.
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Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget Leak
The OBR has accidentally confirmed the two-child benefit cap will be axed from April 2026, costing £2.3bn. Read the full details of the leaked Budget.
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.
Autumn Budget Leak: Mansion Tax and Tax Freeze Revealed
A leaked OBR report reveals a new mansion tax on £2m+ properties and a three-year income tax threshold freeze. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget.
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Fuel Duty Frozen in Labour's Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has frozen fuel duty for 10 months, a major win for UK drivers. The 5p cut remains, saving motorists money at the pump. Read the full analysis.
Budget Leak: Tax Freeze to Impact Millions
A premature OBR report reveals a three-year income tax threshold freeze, set to cost taxpayers billions and drag millions more pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full implications.
Leaked Budget: Nine Bombshell Tax Announcements
A leaked OBR document reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget plans, including tax threshold freezes and new levies. Discover the full impact on your finances.
MP slams £50m Walsall school as 'in wrong place'
Walsall MP Valerie Vaz questions the controversial Reedswood Park free school project, citing accessibility issues and a 'covid VIP lane' selection process. Discover why this £50m investment faces local opposition.
I'm A Celeb's Shona McGarty accused of camp 'lie'
I'm A Celebrity's Shona McGarty faces camp fallout after being accused of not pulling her weight with water chores. Get the full story and viewer reactions here.
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Kelly & Vogue Face Pig Brain Eating Challenge on I'm A Celeb
Kelly Brook and Vogue Williams face stomach-churning pig brain eating challenge in I'm A Celebrity's latest Bushtucker Trial. Watch the dramatic head-to-head clash.
Chancellor Reveals Autumn Budget With Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget today, outlining changes to taxes, benefits and public finances. Discover how it affects your household budget.
Farmers protest inheritance tax with Westminster tractors
UK farmers park tractors in Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves' 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1m. Read their demands.
Wednesday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Music & History
Challenge yourself with our Wednesday quiz featuring questions on Queen, British history, and literature. How many can you answer correctly? Test your knowledge now!
Fourth Walsall Tory councillor resigns from party
Councillor Vera Waters resigns from Walsall Conservatives, citing a party that has 'lost its way'. She is the fourth to leave in a year amid deselection turmoil.
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4 Driving Changes in Autumn Budget Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils key motoring changes including fuel duty freeze, pay-per-mile EV tax, and £1.5bn electric vehicle funding boost in crucial budget announcement.
UK Passports Get Major Redesign with King Charles Crest
Discover the new British passport design featuring King Charles's coat of arms, enhanced security, and iconic UK landmarks. Learn what's changing from December.
Rachel Reeves Delivers Autumn Budget 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines UK economic plans in Autumn Budget statement today. Follow the timeline, tax changes and parliamentary debate schedule.
Rachel Reeves 2025 Budget: Key Updates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first Budget. Get live updates on tax, spending, and the impact on Birmingham and the Black Country's cost of living.
DWP reviews 144k carer cases after systemic failures
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face debt and hardship due to DWP errors. Government launches review of Carer's Allowance overpayments dating back to 2015. Find out if you're affected.
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Tractors Banned from Budget Day Farmers' Protest
Farmers are banned from bringing tractors to a Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes on Budget Day. Police cite risk of 'serious disruption'. Read the latest.
Reeves Budget Targets Economic Unfairness
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses public anger over economic unfairness ahead of her second Budget, promising measures to tackle the cost of living crisis and build a fairer Britain.
DWP sends hundreds of carers for criminal prosecution
Exclusive: DWP refers 852 unpaid carers for criminal prosecution over honest mistakes in Carer's Allowance scandal. Read the shocking findings.
Budget Scraps Two-Child Cap, Aiding 67,000 Kids
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.
DWP insider: PIP cuts 'don't go far enough'
Ex-DWP policy head Matt Ryder urges Labour to push further on PIP reforms, calling recent luxury car cuts 'window dressing'. Read the full analysis.
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Walsall College plans for former M&S store decided
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Universal Credit claimants get £1,200 savings boost
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make the Help to Save scheme permanent, offering Universal Credit claimants a potential £1,200 tax-free bonus. Learn how this budget announcement impacts you.
Cradley rejects parish council in £8k survey
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
Reeves pledges 'fair choices' in Budget with tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows 'fair and necessary choices' in her Budget, expected to include tax rises while tackling cost-of-living and public debt. Follow live updates.
Wolves' £35m flop Silva faces January transfer exit
Former Wolves record signing Fabio Silva could leave Borussia Dortmund in January after just 106 minutes of playing time. The Portuguese striker seeks World Cup qualification.
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Ex-soldier in court over Kenya septic tank murder
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss faces extradition hearing over the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya. He denies all allegations. Follow this developing story.
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