Richard Guttridge

England, London, Manchester

Agenda Editor at Birmingham Mail

Agenda Editor at Black Country Live

Agenda Editor at Birmingham Live/Black Country Live. Also report on politics. Support Wolves.

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Police putting more cameras on roads to tackle law-breaking

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

It comes after research showing the vast majority of motorists break the lawMost drivers admitted to breaking phone laws. Police are set to roll out more advance roadside cameras over the next few years in a bid to crack down on a major safety problem on our roads. Campaigners are calling on police forces to make more use of new digital and AI technology now available.
Martin Lewis sends new update to British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers and says 'drop'

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

NewsCost Of LivingEnergyTV presenter updated his followers on X about latest energy price predictionsMartin Lewis issued an update on energy bills.(Image: ITV)Martin Lewis has sent households a new update about energy bills, amid new price forecasts from July. The Energy Price Cap determines bills for the typical household and is set every three months by the regulator Ofgem. ‌The next price cap change will happen in July.
DWP sending urgent letters warning 'benefits will be stopped'

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

Households will need to take action before deadline passesCertain benefits are being phased out by the Government.(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)The DWP is warning claimants of a certain health benefit it will soon be scrapped. And households will lose their payments if they don't apply for a new benefit. Letters will be sent to people who receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), both on its own and alongside Housing Benefit.
Warning to British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers and it's 'significantly more'

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

Households will automatically be put onto more expensive tariffs if they haven't taken actionDozens of fixed tariffs are ending in May.(Image: (Image: Getty))Hundreds of thousands of households will see their energy bills go up this month. The shock comes as dozens of fixed term tariffs from the likes of British Gas, Octopus and Eon come to an end during May.
Final Nationwide £50 bonus payments going out as certain customers urged to check post

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

Millions of customers have received the bonus payments over the last few weeksNationwide is handing out final £50 payments. Nationwide is sending out its final £50 bonus payments. Over 12 million customers have been handed the cash payments since the start of April. ‌Most people will have received the money by now directly into their bank accounts but final payments will be going to some households via post.
New state pension double blow warning

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

Major changes on the horizon as people in their 50s and 60s warnedThe state pension age will be increasing from 2026. People who are approaching state pension age are being reminded of major changes happening over the next few years. The state pension age will start increasing from 2026, in the biggest pension shake-up in years. ‌It's important for people currently in their 50s and early 60s to be aware of these changes and how they will impact their retirement.
Nationwide gives two-week update over £100 bonus payments

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

Free payments set to drop into millions of bank accounts this summerNationwide looks set to hand out bonus payments. Millions of Nationwide customers will soon find out if they will qualify for special bonus payments. Free £100 payments could be dropping into bank accounts as part of the building society's Fairer Share scheme. ‌The giveaway has run in each of the last two years, and seen millions of people bag the free payments.
Hundreds more drivers caught after new Midlands speed cameras switched on

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

NewsWest Midlands Police has increased the number of speed camera vans from four to eight, with the vans operating around the region and pulling up in hotspot locations at different timesMore mobile speed vans have been deployed across the region catching more speeding drivers (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners.
£259 shock for 400,000 British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

Certain households face much higher rates from this monthEnergy bills will spike for some customers this month.(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Hundreds of thousands of households are set for an energy bills shock this month. Dozens of fixed tariffs from top energy suppliers like British Gas, Octopus and Eon are coming to an end during May. ‌And customers face being caught out as they will be automatically placed onto more expensive tariffs if they have not arranged a new deal themselves.
Eon giving away £100 and customers just need to do one thing

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Richard Guttridge

NewsMoneyEnergyThe energy company is running the offer which can see customers save on their billsEon will cut bills for customers who refer a friend or family member. Eon customers have been alerted to the chance to bag themselves a free cash boost. The energy company says it will slash £50 off bills for customers who refer a friend or family member to Eon. The new customers will also get the £50 discount.