Birmingham bin collections suspended amid strike
Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.
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Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency workers walk out
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Birmingham bin strikes suspend all collections
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike action
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plans revealed
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a revolutionary 62,000-capacity stadium, the 'Powerhouse', set to open by 2030. A £3bn project set to transform the city's skyline and become a global beacon for sport and entertainment.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
Birmingham bin strikes escalate as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency staff
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
Police clash with protesters at Israeli-linked Birmingham factory
West Midlands Police confronted demonstrators during tense Birmingham protests targeting an Israeli defence contractor factory. Latest updates on arrests and community tensions.
Birmingham Indoor Market faces uncertain future
The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.
Birmingham bus firework attack: Nine arrested
Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama
Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.
Birmingham German Market drops German signs in accessibility move
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market faces backlash after displaying English-only signs, raising questions about authenticity and cultural representation during the festive season.
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow frontbench
Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips dramatically quits as shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding, citing 'significant disagreement' with party leadership over Middle East policy in exclusive Times Radio interview.
Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.
Miliband: Birmingham has Jewish 'no-go areas'
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband claims parts of Birmingham have become unsafe for Jewish people, prompting urgent government action to safeguard Israeli supporters attending Aston Villa's European match against Maccabi Haifa.
670 Grams: Birmingham's unlikely fine dining destination
Grace Dent discovers a culinary masterpiece in Birmingham's unlikeliest location, where chef Ben Tesh serves extraordinary food that challenges postcodes and perceptions.
Tory MP Jenrick's constituency switch sparks backlash
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick sparks controversy with planned move from Newark to Handsworth, drawing criticism from local Labour councillors and community leaders.
Starmer confronted by protesters at Birmingham match
Labour leader faces heated demonstrations during West Ham clash as police intervene to maintain security amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Labour MP faces suspension over Israeli flag display
Labour MP Ian Murray faces potential suspension after displaying an Israeli flag outside his Birmingham office, sparking intense debate within the party and local community.
Starmer's security heightened in Birmingham after Israeli PM comments
Labour leader Keir Starmer faced heightened security measures during a Birmingham visit following criticism of his stance on Israeli leadership, raising questions about political discourse and protection protocols.
Farage blames rhetoric after alleged attack on councillor
Nigel Farage blames inflammatory political language after Reform UK council leader Paul Bullivant reportedly assaulted in Birmingham, calling for urgent de-escalation of political tensions.
Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty
Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
Handsworth Walking Tour: Mandela & Zephaniah's Birmingham
Explore Handsworth's revolutionary spirit on a powerful walking tour through Birmingham's multicultural epicentre, tracing the footsteps of Nelson Mandela and celebrating Benjamin Zephaniah's legacy.
Jenrick's 'white face' remarks spark Handsworth fury
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick faces backlash after controversial remarks about Birmingham's Handsworth area, with critics highlighting the 'staggering irony' of his comments.
7ft 2in student becomes Britain's tallest Conservative
Kemi Badenoch shares memorable moment with exceptionally tall student at Conservative conference, creating viral political moment that's reaching new heights
Jenrick's Toxic Vision: Birmingham Visit Exposes Strategy
Robert Jenrick's controversial visit to Handsworth reveals a calculated political strategy exploiting immigration fears and community tensions for electoral gain, raising serious questions about the future of British politics.
Handsworth residents condemn Jenrick's race claims
Community leaders and locals in Birmingham's Handsworth district have strongly condemned former immigration minister Robert Jenrick for what they describe as careless and divisive remarks about race relations in the area.
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