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£65 warning issued to thousands of energy customers over 'rule break'
Your Money
Shell’s UK consumer gas, electricity and broadband business broke consumer protection rules, Ofcom found.
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Car used by four missing teens on camping trip found by police as families 'frantic with worry'
Shropshire
Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson, and Hugo Morris were believed to be in the Harlech/Porthmadog area for the trip
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Martin Lewis issues 'big' three-day warning and says 'be careful'
Martin Lewis
The Martin Lewis Money Show star spoke out on his programme last Tuesday, ahead of Black Friday on November 24, with shoppers flocking online to buy goods during the annual shopping bonanza.
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UK households face £10,000 fines over six smells in their home
Your Money
Experts from property developers Essential Living have shared the six smells in your home which UK households must keep an eye out for - otherwise they face as much as five-figure fines during the Cost-of-Living crisis.
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DWP announces three rule changes affecting one million people in UK
DWP
The DWP has launched three changes to try and get a million sick and disabled claimants back into work going forward as part of a massive benefits shake-up.
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Dog owner 'felt bones crunch' as he was mauled by 'Dalmation' in horror attack
Dogs
The man was stunned when the Dalmatian-type came ‘bounding’ towards him with its ‘mouth wide open’ and clamped its jaws round his hand
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Moment ‘mindless’ thugs damage life-saving defibrillator at Redditch shopping centre
West Mercia Police
A group of youths are seen gathering around a defibrillator at the Matchborough Centre in Redditch and damaging it before fleeing the scene
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Michael Schumacher health update over 'how he is faring' and friend says 'always'
Formula 1
Fans will be offered a rare glimpse at the F1 legend's life ten years on from his devastating ski accident - and presenter Florian König has spoken out.
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£119 warning issued to Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Boots shoppers ahead of Friday
Black Friday
A study from Which? analysed a range of offers on 25 November 2022 ahead of this year's shopping event.
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Millions of UK households face tax rules change from Wednesday
The Budget
The Chancellor is being urged to cut taxes in the Budget on Wednesday, with almost four million UK workers are to be dragged into paying income tax for the first time amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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Ten-day warning issued to UK households who risk losing £1,152 from bank account
Your Money
Most parents in the UK are eligible to claim child benefit which can boost their incomes by THOUSANDS - but mums and dads worryingly have just a week left to claim.
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UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
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Martin Lewis says 'it's a liberty' and takes swipe at 'cheeky' Boots
Martin Lewis
The pharmacy giant had written to the ITV This Morning and Good Morning Britain star's Money Saving Expert team in the wake of his last ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, where he teased offers.
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Martin Lewis issues warning over new tax rules from Wednesday and says 'many are confused'
Martin Lewis
The Autumn Statement will be delivered on Wednesday - and Mr Lewis, the ITV This Morning and Good Morning Britain star, has previewed one of the biggest talking points.
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Iconic city building demolished with site earmarked for 48-storey residential tower
Digbeth
The Irish Centre had been based on Digbeth High Street for 50 years
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'Think twice' four-week warning issued to anybody with a credit card
Your Money
A four-week warning has been issued amid a report fraudulent activity could peak over the Christmas shopping period, with the number of credit card applications being identified as fraudulent up more than a fifth this year.
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Widow, 78, facing deportation to country where she'll 'die an invisible person'
Sandwell
Gurmit Kaur, from Smethwick, faces deportation to India after the Home Office rejected her latest appeal
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Teacher's 15 minute revision hack every parent should try with their child
Birmingham podcasts
Listen to BBC Asian Network's Mehreen Baig's GCSE revision tips on the Brummie Mummies Podcast
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Strangers save Christmas for families 'with nothing' - how Brumwish makes a difference
Brumwish
Families with nothing helped by Brumwish, as our festive drive returns for 2023 with a mission to ensure thousands of kids get a special gift this Christmas
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Hope for woman injured in 'freak accident' while relaxing on 'dream holiday' with boyfriend
Midlands News
£45k appeal launched for air ambulance to get injured girlfriend home after couple forgot to take out travel insurance for last minute trip
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'Missed payment' warning issued to British Gas, EDF, Ovo and Octopus customers
Energy
British Gas, EDF, Ovo and Octopus customers are being warned as nearly 14 per cent of parents have missed childcare payments due to soaring energy costs, with 18 per cent of households failing to pay essential bills in the past year, according to a study.
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British Gas, EDF, Octopus, OVO households could have £400 added to bank accounts
Energy
The research is based on analysis of YouGov polling, and says 1.4 million people energy customers are worried about being able to heat their home this winter amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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British Gas, OVO, EDF and Octopus customers can pay £3 to slash energy bills
Energy
At a time where energy bills are forecast to rise AGAIN in January, amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis, energy customers have been told they could be slashing bills with a cheap investment.
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City centre knife gang carry out four 'frightening' robberies in an hour as police make CCTV appeal
Birmingham City Centre
Police said victims were threatened or punched as mobile phones, bank cards and ear phones were stolen in the city centre
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
Martin Lewis
All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
Your Money
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments
ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats
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Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
Your Money
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Man fights for life after 'incident'
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Paramedics found a man with 'critical injuries' on Richards Street
The 'super hydrating' £15 eye patches that help to 'reduce puffiness and dark circles'
Money saving tips
The Nip + Fab Hyaluronic Extreme4 Jelly Eye Patches are currently reduced online
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments