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Thousands of EV drivers across UK set to benefit from new charging benefits
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (396+ words) Drivers can now access thousands of fast EV chargers as InstaVolt gets added to the Shell Card scheme. Fleet operators and business drivers will now have access to over 4,250 InstaVolt chargers across more than 1,200 locations when using the Shell Card....
HMRC warning to check payslip is correct as workers miss out on??689
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (372+ words) Millions of codes are wrong each year, so it's crucial to check yours Millions of workers and pensioners could be paying more tax than they owe, it has been warned. Millions of codes are wrong each year, so it's crucial…...
Court update over Stourbridge bishop, 70, accused of raping schoolgirl
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (248+ words) David Oakley, the Bishop of Northampton A Stourbridge-born bishop accused of raping a schoolgirl has appeared in court. David Oakley, who is the Bishop of Northampton, is charged with one count of indecent assault and two counts of rape. The…...
Birmingham food and business hub gutted in fire was owner's 'dream"
3+ day, 53+ min ago (369+ words) Fire tore through a new arts, food and creative hub in the heart of Digbeth with devastating consequences. The overnight blaze appeared to have gutted the Art Quarter venue. Flames were spotted last night and police and fire crews raced…...
Andy Burnham told to hand out £517, £345 or £172 energy bill discounts
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (355+ words) Andy Burnham told to hand £517, £345 or £172 energy bill discounts to millions of households Andy Burnham has been urged to raise taxes on banks to fund a £517 energy bill cut for households. Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress,…...
Home Office British citizenship warning issued - costing applicants??1,709
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (428+ words) Applicants are charged a whopping £1,709 to become a citizen compares with an estimated administrative cost of just £324. A Home Office British citizenship warning has been issued - with applicants charged more than five times the amount it costs to process the…...
Last ditch battle to save former Birmingham youth centre from council fire sale
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (849+ words) The former Halescroft Centre, deemed surplus to requirements by Birmingham City Council Campaigners are pressing on with a last ditch bid to save a council-owned former youth offending centre in Birmingham from being sold to developers and lost to the…...
Man charged over violence against women after Birmingham incident
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (166+ words) A man was charged after targeting women in Birmingham and Gloucester(Image: Newcastle Chronicle) A man was charged over violence against women after two incidents. West Midlands Police received multiple reports of two women being subjected to threats or assaults…...
DVSA issues driving test update with more learners now passing their tests
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (350+ words) Learner pass rates are at the highest level since the pandemic, with 9 consecutive months over 50 per cent. The DVSA has confirmed 48 per cent of learner drivers are failing their tests - being denied a driving licence in the process. The DVSA…...
DWP told to scrap devastating rule for DLA, PIP and Attendance Allowance
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (396+ words) Benefits are available to help with the extra costs arising from a disability or health condition. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been told to scrap a 3-month rule for one benefit. DWP benefits are available to help…...