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Foreign Office issues warning for UK tourists who face 'increased risk'

The FCDO has changed its travel guidance for Bangladesh.

Killer family who executed rival in horror Walsall attack jailed for 66 years

Twins Asad Iftakhar and Hassan Iftakhar, their brother Zain Raja and cousin Amaan Khan have been jailed

'Sadistic bully' drug dealer Vincent Agar jailed 19 years for attacks on women

Vincent Agar was branded a 'sadistic bully' by a judge as the former Middlesbrough drug dealer was jailed for 19 years for a series of horrific offences against two vulnerable women in the early 2000s

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Appeal for witnesses after man, 41, fatally stabbed in Redditch

Officers were called to a road at 8.35am on Tuesday (April 28)

Octopus Energy makes 'landmark' announcement for all 10 million customers

The deal will help cut up to 50 million tonnes of CO₂

Barclays introducing big change for customers who earn £75,000 or more

The bank is launching a new Planning and Advice service

Home sales plunged 41% annually, HMRC data confirms

It comes as the Bank of England confirmed its interest rates

New law in England means £6 gadget can land drivers with 5-year prison sentence

A new law for cars in England and Wales means a £6 item has been banned

HMRC warns all state pensioners born before 1960 that they aren't exempt

The current state pension age is age 66 - with all state pensioners born before 1960.

Drug dealer left DNA on trigger of sawn-off shotgun

The weapon had been wrapped in a towel and shoved inside a holdall

DWP sending £580 out in May for people with 23 common complaints

You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work.

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Shoplifter threatened to stab security guard inside Brierley Hill supermarket

Sharee McCarthy placed items from the shelf into her rucksack in front of the security guard

4 major UK airlines rule out jet fuel cancellations - but three stay silent

The Labour Party government has said there are currently no jet fuel shortages.

West Midlands Police increasing patrols in 'key' locations after Golders Green stabbing

Two Jewish men were stabbed in London yesterday, April 29, in what police declared a terrorist incident

State pensioners born after 1951 'dangerously close' to dreaded HMRC letter

The new state pension, which is the full rate from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is for men born after 1951 and women born after 1953.

Road rage driver pulled imitation firearm on 'scared' broadband engineer in Midlands street

Kiejuan Brandy had forced the broadband engineer to brake when he swerved into the right-hand lane to overtake a cyclist

Birmingham City Council seeks to extend order that affects every bin lorry

Council bosses have applied to extend a High Court injunction aimed at preventing bin lorries from being blocked by protesters supporting striking refuse collectors

Martin Lewis issues money gifting warning as it could trigger inheritance tax

Individuals can give away £3,000 annually before tax

State pensioners born before 1960 told to check bank accounts on Friday morning

Anyone due a benefit payment on Monday 4 May (Early May bank holiday) should instead receive this on Friday 1 May.

Jadon Sancho transfer twist as new club makes 'initial enquiries'

Sancho is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, with his deal at Villa Park set to expire at the end of the season

Moment man is chased through Jewellery Quarter and caged after street shooting

During a search, a loaded 9mm pistol was recovered, along with cocaine worth around £15,000, and £10,000 hidden in a washing basket

Woman's skin 'more youthful' thanks to 'stand out' LED face mask now £219 off

"Having it at home saves me trips to the spa for light treatments. I feel like my skin looks healthier and more alive every week"

Cheryl fans spot 'uncanny Liam Payne similarity' in rare glimpse of son Bear

Cheryl has shared a rare glimpse of son Bear Payne during a heartfelt trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, joined by Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins – and fans have been quick to point out how much Bear reminds them of his late father

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Lloyds Bank makes 'uncertain' announcement with one million customers affected

Nearly two in three expect stronger output over the year ahead

Bank of England hold interest rates at 3.75% in 'blow to hopeful homebuyers'

The conflict in the Middle East could push interest rates up

Half of key Birmingham transport route closing for three days amid 'plan ahead' warning

The closure will last from May 29 to 31 before reopening as normal on June 1

NatWest becomes first UK bank to bring in change for anyone buying a house

sers can now explore buying or re-mortgaging options within one of the world’s most used AI platforms.