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Members of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Overview and Scrutiny Committee have issued urgent calls for closer cooperation between housing associations and local councils to prevent homelessness across the … Read More

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Leaving behind a familiar job and life in Birmingham, Laura Best took a leap of faith and moved to Minnesota, USA. Her decision wasn’t just about relocating; it was about transforming her life and reigniting a sense of … Read More

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UK supermarkets are bracing for potential “gaps on shelves” as rising costs threaten the availability of essential produce. Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently met with senior executives from leading supermarket … Read More

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Cadbury fans have voiced their frustration after the popular Crunchie Easter egg fell victim to shrinkflation for 2026. The new version of the treat now contains just one fun-sized Crunchie bar, a significant reduction from … Read More

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Over 1.3 million state pensioners with annual incomes exceeding £35,000 are expected to receive a letter, text, or email from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) alerting them about adjustments to their tax code to recover the … Read More

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Millions of Amazon Fire TV Stick users have been caught off guard after Amazon suspended the popular Downloader app across its Fire devices. Downloader is widely used for sideloading—allowing users to enter a URL or short … Read More