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Voices: ‘Give councils more money’ Independent readers weigh in on Birmingham bin strikes

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Birmingham’s bin strikes are widely seen as the result of decades of political neglect and a worsening funding crisis in local government

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

The Guardian view on Birmingham’s bin strikes: a wake-up call for Labour

Editorial: England’s second city has become a symbol of political dysfunction. But the government should also draw wider lessons from the chaos

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025

Talks aimed at settling Birmingham bin strike adjourned without agreement

Members of Unite walked out on March 11 in a dispute over pay and jobs, leading to rubbish piling up in the streets.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

BCMG/Yamada review – flutter tonguing, fragrant dissonances and frogs

The centrepiece of this all-Asian programme from the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group was the world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s Shō Concerto

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Birmingham bin strikes: a threat to public health

The bin workers’ strike in Birmingham – which began on March 11 – is set to continue after the latest pay offer was “overwhelmingly” rejected.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025

Birmingham bin boss urges striking workers to reconsider ‘very fair’ offer

Birmingham needs to ‘get back to normal’, the council’s bin boss said as residents report seeing ‘cat-sized’ rats and workers fear losing their homes.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Residents fear for health while ‘cat-sized’ rats raid rubbish piles in streets

A school worker from Birmingham says the stench from piling rubbish has been making her asthma worse.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Birmingham bin strikes could spread, union leader warns

GMB in pay dispute with council in Peterborough and Aberdeen staff to strike over working conditions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Joe Lycett says he's 'very happy' as he gives rare insight into being a dad

The Birmingham-born comic has given an update after stunning fans last year when he announced he had welcomed a baby boy

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

What is happening with the bin strike in Birmingham and could there be one in London?

Government calls on Unite union to reach a deal with city council after army called in to help with logistics

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025