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What went wrong at Birmingham city council and what happens next?

UK’s largest local authority has said it is in dire financial straits, but Rishi Sunak has previously ruled out bailout

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham residents warned ‘all bets are off’ on cuts as city council effectively bankrupt

Europe’s largest local authority said all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop

The Independent UK

Why is Birmingham City Council effectively bankrupt, and what does it mean?

Birmingham City Council is in severe financial distress... and may now face commissioners’ intervention

Evening Standard

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City council’s financial issues ‘deeply disturbing’, West Midlands Mayor says

Andy Street said it was not for him to conduct an inquisition ‘however severely there needs to be one’ after Birmingham City Council’s announcement.

The Independent UK

Paranoid pirouettes – inside Black Sabbath: The Ballet, already a headbanging hit

Will Birmingham Royal Ballet’s near-sold-out spectacular get audiences air guitaring? Our writer dons his denim and leather tutu to meet choreographer Carlos Acosta and Sabbath legend Tony Iommi

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham residents warned ‘all bets are off’ on cuts as city council effectively bankrupt - OLD

Europe’s largest local authority said all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop

The Independent UK

Birmingham city council declares itself in financial distress

UK’s largest council issues section 114 notice, signalling it cannot balance its budget without help

The Guardian - UK

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Kemar Roofe details full scale of fixed injury issues that held him back for years

Roofe opens up on his injury hell and summer recovery, which he hopes has allowed him to turn a corner.

The National (Scotland)

Will I be able to get a train to or from the airport during the rail strikes?

Luton, Southampton and Birmingham airports have no trains on Friday

The Independent UK

Birmingham Royal Ballet uses virtual reality to make dance more accessible

Company aims to allow those unable to go to the theatre, including neurodivergent people, the elderly and children, to enjoy its shows

The Guardian - UK

Views on London’s Ulez expansion: ‘Planet and health are more important than cars’

Readers say why they are for or against the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone across the capital

The Guardian - UK

Cricket for Visually Challenged: Indian men's team beat England by 7 wickets

NEW DELHI: Continuing their impressive streak at the inaugural International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Birmingham, the Indian men's cricket team for the visually challenged clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory over England on Tuesday.

The Times of India

No charges over Birmingham pub bombings ‘ethical, moral and legal turpitude’

Julie Hambleton said the attack that killed her sister and 20 others was ‘off-limits’ for prosecution.

The Independent UK

No new charges in Birmingham pub bombings re-investigation

21 people were killed and more than 200 injured in the worst unsolved terrorist attack on the UK mainland.

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Police reinvestigation of Birmingham pub bombings has failed, families told

Exclusive: Bereaved accuse authorities of cover-up as CPS decides there is insufficient evidence to prosecute

The Guardian - UK

Tory fury as ministers axe key levelling up pledge to move civil servants from London

Offices in Birmingham and Newcastle said to no longer align with strategic requirements

The Independent UK

UK strike dates August 2023: All the confirmed days

Latest walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as RMT and Aslef action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

Zenger

Rats Invading Neighborhood Due To Mountains Of Trash

Massive peaks of fly-tipped trash have been thrown in an alleyway obstructing homeowners' lives.

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The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for August 2023

Latest walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as RMT and Aslef action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

The Independent UK

‘We live on Britain’s grimmest streets where rubbish can be seen from space’

‘The council does have a duty to help because it’s a huge health and safety hazard. You can see it on Google Earth so you can see it from space’

The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for August 2023

Latest walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as RMT and Aslef action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

The Independent UK

All the UK strike dates confirmed for August 2023

Latest walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as RMT and Aslef action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

The Guardian - US

NFL great Tom Brady meets Birmingham fans in pub before match

NFL great Tom Brady got to know some of the locals ahead of his first home match as minority owner of English soccer team Birmingham City

The Independent UK

Tom Brady addressed Birmingham squad before last-gasp victory over Leeds

The former NFL star enjoyed a memorable first trip to St Andrew’s.

The Independent UK

Tom Brady watches on as Birmingham beat Leeds with last-gasp penalty

Brady joined Birmingham as minority owner nine days ago.

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