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Aimee Jeffrey, a mother of five from Portsmouth, has been convicted after unlawfully claiming £33,000 in Universal Credit benefits despite inheriting £280,000 from her late stepmother. Jeffrey pleaded guilty to one count of … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 birmingham ofsted secondary education inspection school exceptional rating achievement excellence

Birmingham has proudly become home to the region’s only secondary school to receive an outstanding ‘exceptional’ rating from Ofsted under the recently introduced inspection framework. This rare accolade highlights the … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 inheritancetax pensions estateplanning labourparty rachelreeves financialplanning taxchanges blendedfamilies unmarriedcouples hmtc

Rachel Reeves, soon to be replaced as Labour Party Chancellor, has confirmed a significant change to inheritance tax (IHT) rules that will come into effect in April 2027, impacting families across the UK. The new regulations … Read More

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Just an hour’s drive from Birmingham lies Whitchurch in Shropshire, a delightful town known for its quirky independent shops, beautiful gardens, and welcoming parks. Recently, visitors have an extra reason to explore the … Read More

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A distressing incident unfolded on Sunday evening in Church Avenue, Amblecote, Stourbridge, where a woman was reportedly dragged along the street by a man while reportedly screaming and enduring verbal abuse. West Midlands … Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 energy bills ofgem pricecap meterreadings energysuppliers fuelpoverty energydebt marketreform cleanenergy

Five million customers of major UK energy suppliers—British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus—are being urged to submit their meter readings before the end of Tuesday. This action is vital ahead of Ofgem’s new price cap, which … Read More