Money in Birmingham news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Money in Birmingham on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Birmingham Jobs Fair, Tax Allowance Rise, Renter Crisis. Also: Birmingham job fair recruiting workers for Nebius manufacturing project this week; UK inflation rises to highest rate in almost a year after fuel price surge.

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Birmingham job fair recruiting workers for Nebius manufacturing project this week.WBMA
UK inflation rises to highest rate in almost a year after fuel price surge.https://www.birmingham-now.co.uk/
Renters face £1,236 annual shortfall as housing benefit fails to keep pace.https://www.birmingham-now.co.uk/

DWP announces Monday change affecting Winter Fuel Payment household payments.Birmingham Live
HMRC increases personal tax-free allowance to £20,070 for eligible taxpayers.Birmingham Live

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