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Tuesday, Apr 21

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'US military raring to go', Trump says as fresh Iran strikes being considered

US vice president JD Vance will again lead the American delegation

Thursday, Mar 26

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Labour to debate increasing HMRC Personal Tax Allowance for state pensioners

Under current HMRC rules, the personal allowance is set at £12,570 before individuals are required to pay income tax.

Full list of 9 cars exempt from car tax and up to £5,690 bills from next week

Under government rules, most cars registered after April 2017 face an annual rate increase on Vehicle Excise Duty

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Europe's 'best-kept secret' is underrated Spanish city with £20 flights from UK

A study of over 90 coastal destinations across Europe has named the 'best-kept secret' holiday spots and the best one is just three hours from the UK with cheap flights

Major UK bank app shutting down - customers must withdraw cash by Tuesday

The online bank will close all accounts next week, with customers urged to “withdraw all funds as soon as possible”.

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Wetherspoons opening two new pubs at Spanish Airport by 2027

JD Wetherspoon will open pubs at Barcelona-El Prat Airport's Terminal 1 in September 2026 and Terminal 2 in January 2027, following the success of its Alicante Airport branch

Everything you need to know about missing Blues fan Paul Pike

As concerned fans launch a search of the grounds around Pride Park Stadium, we look at the disappearance of Paul Pike

Popular European bakery concept Cinnamood to expand into the UK - with sights set on Birmingham

Cinnamood has announced it will open its first UK store in London later this year

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Easyjet making major change for UK passengers 'after six years'

It is making a change after the decision in 2020

UK households issued 'energy blackout' and 'rationing' update from government

The government has explained the likelihood in a new update for UK households.

Martin Lewis delivers verdict on Lifetime ISA vs Help to Buy ISA

He shared the "one big thing" Help to Buy has over a LISA

Co-op issues major statement for all UK shoppers because 'now is right moment'

The company has reported a loss of £125 MILLION after a cyber-security attack hit sales.

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1,000 free burgers tomorrow as Tamworth Burger King restaurant opening revealed

The 100th customer who orders at the restaurant will win a year’s supply at the diner

State pensioners born before 1960 told to check their bank accounts by March 31

You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born on or before 27 June 1960 and live in England or Wales.

Morrisons urges shoppers to 'open app' from Thursday in £1,000 alert

Shoppers can play a new Mix & Match game in the Morrisons More app to win daily rewards like free Easter treats, baked goods and bonus points.

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Iceland announces free same-day delivery for new online customers

Iceland Foods has announced it will be offering free same-day delivery for new online customers on all orders over £40 this weekend.

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Rachel Reeves Cash ISA cuts will raise £95m from savers over the next five years

The Cash ISA limit has just one tax year left before being cut

09

Iceland brings back £10 rule across all UK supermarkets

Iceland, which has Birmingham branches, has brought in the £10 deal on over 150 big brand products across ALL supermarkets.

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Major car brand recalls 4.3 million cars after message appears on dashboard

The millions of vehicles are being recalled over issues that could "increase the risk of accident".

People giving up on transferring pensions due to 15-month wait

Savers are giving up on transferring their pensions because of lengthy delays of up to 15 months, according to Which?.

37,000 NS&I customers could be set for compensation after huge scandal

National Savings and Investments is set to pay out £400m to customers following a missing savings scandal.

Four energy bill changes coming for UK households in April - full list

The price cap, introduced by the government in 2019, limits the rates for customers on standard variable energy tariffs.

AD FEATURE: Birmingham marketing agency founder reflects on two decades of digital change

Creative Ideaz is celebrating 20 years of helping businesses adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing digital world

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Rachel Reeves to hammer petrol and diesel drivers with £40 charge from next week

The Labour Party Chancellor will bring in new Vehicle Excise Duty rates from Wednesday, April 1.

Anyone with an iPhone in UK faces having to pass new 'check' from Apple

Millions of Apple iPhone customers in the UK will now have to confirm they are 18 or older to use all available services.

West Midlands council tax rise April 2026 - all you need to know about increases

Council tax bills are going up across the West Midlands from April, with residents facing further cost-of-living pressures

Inside Bull Ring market where traders claim 'council driving us out' as they call for big change

From troublemakers smoking and sleeping inside, to bills of up to £4,000 - traders say conditions at Bull Ring Indoor Market are pushing their businesses to the brink

Wednesday, Mar 25

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Trump 'ready to unleash hell' on Iran despite 15-point ceasefire plan

Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House press secretary, said the US has continued to "decimate" Iran and that Operation Epic Fury has been a "resounding military triumph" during a press briefing today

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£1 coin still in circulation could be worth 60 times its face value

Brits have been urged to keep a lookout for a £1 coin that could potentially fetch 60 times its value.