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Waitrose slashes prices on 160 grocery essentials in huge boost for shoppers

3+ day, 10+ min ago  (406+ words) A major UK supermarket has cut the price on 160 grocery essentials in a huge boost for shoppers. Waitrose, which has branches in Birmingham and Solihull, has launched a "20 million price-cutting campaign. More than 160 own-brand products have been slashed. Nathan Ansell,…...

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birminghammail. co. uk > motoring > motoring-news > labour-set-fast-track-review-34221700

Labour set to fast-track review into new rules for petrol and diesel drivers

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (323+ words) Labour is set to fast-track the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban review. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed the Labour Party government will speed up its review of the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. Speaking to the Transport Committee, Ms…...

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18-month-old found alive in morgue 5 hours after 'drowning' in pool

12+ min ago  (923+ words) Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino, 18 months old, was found alive in a morgue more than five hours after being pronounced dead following a pool drowning in Arizona on 8 February, as his parents allegedly face a felony child abuse charge Distressing 911 recordings reveal…...

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State pensioners age change for people born in July or August 1960

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (427+ words) The state pension age is increasing based on a pre-planned and pre-published DWP timetable. The Department for Work and Pensions state pension age is changing for people born between July 5 and August 5. The state pension age is increasing based on…...

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'Migrant Street' asylum seeker housing plan halted after backlash

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (826+ words) The Government has reportedly "put a halt" on moving asylum seekers into Dutton Close in the Shropshire village of Stoke Heath after locals expressed fury at the Home Office asylum seeker housing plan Government proposals to accommodate 83 asylum seekers on…...

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birminghammail. co. uk > news > midlands-news > pip-benifits-cheat-caught-riding-34236207

PIP benifits cheat caught riding motorbike despite claiming he couldn't walk

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (511+ words) A benefits cheat who claimed he was unable to walk more than 20 metres has received a suspended prison sentence after being filmed riding a motorbike. Tony Rose, 32, dishonestly claimed nearly "9, 000 in personal independence payments, known as PIP, having stated he…...

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birminghammail. co. uk > news > cost-of-living > labour-confirms-1000-bonus-households-34215048

Labour confirms "1, 000 bonus for households based on their savings

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (352+ words) Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, said buyers who are delaying a purchase should consider it. Savers are being urged not to ignore the Lifetime ISA - because it could hand households a Labour Party government bonus of…...

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birminghammail. co. uk > news > midlands-news > tax-experts-issue-crucial-advice-34215017

Tax experts issue crucial advice ahead of Andy Burnham becoming PM

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (447+ words) Andy Burnham's incoming premiership has left UK households issued "immediate" advice from tax experts. Mr Burnham is widely anticipated to become the next Prime Minister, and take over from Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer. But despite Mr Burnham's arrival…...

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birminghammail. co. uk > news > cost-of-living > lloyds-bank-issues-update-over-34219266

Lloyds Bank issues update over closure of 190 Halifax branches

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (336+ words) Lloyds has confirmed all Halifax branches will remain OPEN despite the brand being ditched. The group, which has 531 branches overall, will start dismantling signage at the 190 Halifax-branded sites from early 2027. No branches will be closed as a result of the…...

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birminghammail. co. uk > news > midlands-news > tributes-mum-four-after-pilot-34236618

Tributes to mum-of-four after pilot killed in light aircraft crash

33+ min ago  (334+ words) The relatives of a mother-of-four who lost her life in a light aircraft accident have shared a heartfelt tribute. Nicola Wright, 44, was at the controls of a plane and travelling solo when it came down near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon....