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'Reckless' driver went wrong way down M6 Toll before travelling at triple the speed limit

Jordan Sneddon, 28, collided with a traffic island which caused his black MG to leave the ground

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Brits moving to cheaper energy tariffs causing British Gas profits to fall

Energy prices are set to fall by £117

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Labour Government to push £1.6 billion into UK AI sector

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said "British expertise" will develop "the next wave of AI innovations"

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Travellers to be booted off Birmingham car park on this date

A large convoy of caravans is currently parked at Billesley Common

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Alison Hammond faces backlash for 'weird' Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor comment

ITV This Morning presenter Alison Hammond sparked viewer backlash after commenting on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on his 66th birthday

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Special needs SEND rules to change for secondary schools in England

Eligibility is set to be reviewed at the start of secondary school in England.

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Rachel Reeves extends £150 cost-of-living payments for next five years

Support has been confirmed for low-income families over the coming years

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King Charles statement after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

The King has issued a statement regarding his brother's arrest

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Kingstanding crash

A bike and car collided on Kettlehouse Road in Kingstanding

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Airport shares its sustainability plans as it works towards net zero target

Birmingham Airport has published a new report outlining the steps it aims to take to achieve its net zero ambition.

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DWP told to pay cash to people on six benefits 'in advance' in shake-up

DWP is under pressure to make the payments in advance - instead of retroactively once a threshold is hit.

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HMRC tax warning over 10 costly mistakes to avoid before April 2026 - full list

Failing to declare Capital Gains Tax or missing the £3,000 tax-free allowance can trigger steep penalties, interest charges, and potential legal action from the taxman

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King Charles 'ready to support' police if approached over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The former prince has been arrested by police and remains in custody

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on 66th birthday - pictures as police arrive at Sandringham

The ex-prince has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC said it understands

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - what happens when you're arrested

The former Duke of York has been arrested - what will happen in custody?

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Midlands paedophile confesses to 164 sex offences involving more than 130 children

Siah Riley, 35, now faces time behind bars for sex offences

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Trial of man, 18, accused of attempted murder in Smethwick temporarily halted due to judge becoming unwell

The trial of an 18-year-old man accused of attempted murder in Smethwick was temporarily halted due to the judge being taken ill.

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Birmingham man, 31, due in court charged with weapons offence in Lichfield

A man is due to appear in court having been charged with a weapon offence in Lichfield.

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Thousands of UK households to get £3,000 compensation over Covid lockdown

Agreed to dish out £21million after a claim

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What is misconduct in a public office as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

The former prince has been arrested this morning