Birmingham house HQ for £40.5m NHS trainee doctor scandal
A £40.5m NHS scheme to bring Pakistani doctors to the UK is axed after a damning audit reveals potential exploitation and mismanagement from a company based in a suburban Birmingham home.
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Birmingham bin strike hits one-year anniversary
Birmingham's refuse strike enters its second year with no end in sight. Workers face £8,000 pay cuts as rubbish piles up and rats swarm streets. Read the latest.
Birmingham bin strike hits one-year mark with no end in sight
Birmingham's refuse workers mark one year of strike action, with union resolve 'rock solid' against council restructuring plans that could cost staff £8,000 a year. See the latest.
Unexploded Bomb Found in Birmingham, Halts Trains
An unexploded wartime bomb discovered near a Birmingham railway line caused major train cancellations and a 100m exclusion zone. Bomb disposal teams made the device safe. Read the full story on the disruption.
Birmingham's 2026 European Athletics Adds Public 5km Race
Birmingham's 2026 European Athletics Championships will feature a public Unity 5km & 1km fun run on the final day. UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner says it's about inspiring everyone to get active. Sign up now!
Public to run elite course at European Athletics Championships
A new city centre 5km and 1km fun run will let the public share the course with stars at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Sign up now!
Hundreds duped by fake Birmingham fireworks again
Hundreds of revellers braved freezing temperatures in Birmingham for a non-existent NYE fireworks display, fooled for a second year by AI-generated online adverts. Learn how to spot misinformation.
Birmingham bin strikes create festive waste crisis
Birmingham's bin strike crisis continues as Christmas waste rots on streets. Residents describe 'hellish' conditions with no end in sight for the year-long industrial action.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Birmingham bin strike: New Year 'mega-picket' planned
Birmingham could see renewed disruption as unions plan a major 'mega-picket' in support of the long-running bin strike, with fears of more rubbish and rat infestations. Read the latest on the escalating dispute.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
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.
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.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
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.
Toddler's mouth sealed shut after drain cleaner accident
A Birmingham toddler suffered a heart attack and lost his tongue after accidentally drinking drain unblocker. His father speaks out as the family awaits life-changing surgery.
Baby loses tongue after drinking drain cleaner
A 13-month-old Birmingham boy suffered a heart attack and lost half his tongue after drinking drain cleaner. His family is now fundraising for specialist surgery abroad.
Baby loses tongue after drinking drain cleaner
A 13-month-old Birmingham baby suffered a heart attack and lost his tongue after mistaking caustic soda for milk. His family is now fundraising for life-changing surgery.
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.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
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.
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