Birmingham residents express frustration as bin workers announce new strike dates, impacting waste collection and prompting discussions on council tax and pay cuts. Everyone Is Saying The Same Thing As Bin Workers Announce Extra Strike Dates Birmingham: Residents are upset about ongoing bin strikes. They’re venting their frustrations online. Unite the Union announced new strike…
Birmingham’s bin service faces scrutiny for high costs and equal pay claims, prompting union strikes and calls for management changes. Auditor Blames Birmingham’s Bin Service for Millions in Equal Pay Claims Birmingham: The city’s bin services have struggled for years. An independent auditor says this has led to millions in equal pay claims. Mark Stocks…
Birmingham City Council will raise council tax by 7.5% this year, despite seeking a higher increase. The government approved only a limited rise due to financial issues. Birmingham Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.5% After Government Denies Larger Hike Birmingham: The city council will raise council tax by 7.5% this year. This is one…
Nigel Farage announces a major rally in Birmingham for Reform UK ahead of local elections, following a surprising poll indicating potential gains for the party. Nigel Farage Unveils Plans for ‘Biggest Ever’ Reform UK Rally in Birmingham Birmingham: Nigel Farage is gearing up for a huge political rally. He says it will be the biggest…
Two men were stabbed on Broad Street in Birmingham after a fight broke out. Police arrested a suspect as investigations continue into the incident. Double Stabbing Occurs as Violence Erupts on Broad Street in Birmingham Birmingham: Two men were stabbed on Broad Street. This happened after a fight broke out. Police and paramedics arrived shortly…
Zeeshan Ashraf, a Birmingham accountant, fraudulently claimed £270,000 in Covid support funds, leading to a prison sentence of three years and eight months. Birmingham Accountant Jailed for Using Covid Funding as Personal Piggy Bank Birmingham: A greedy accountant named Zeeshan Ashraf has been jailed for fraud. He claimed nearly £270,000 in Covid-19 support funds he…
A recent amnesty in Birmingham allows owners to surrender illegal Turkish firearms without facing prosecution, aiming to reduce gun crime and enhance community safety. Deadly Banned Turkish Firearms Collected During Guns Amnesty Initiative Birmingham: Police are collecting banned Turkish firearms during a recent amnesty. Owners of top-venting blank firers (TVBF) are encouraged to hand them…
Birmingham’s bin workers are set to strike for 12 days starting tomorrow, escalating their dispute with the city council over job losses and pay cuts. Birmingham Bin Strike Dates Announced as Industrial Action Escalates Tomorrow Birmingham: A new set of bin strike days has been announced. Starting tomorrow, February 4, over 350 bin workers will…
Birmingham bin workers are ramping up strikes to 12 days this month, starting tomorrow, amid disputes over job cuts and pay reductions affecting many employees. Birmingham Bin Strikes Set to Escalate with 12 Days of Action Starting Tomorrow Birmingham: Bin workers are striking again. They’re increasing their strike days to 12 this month. The strikes…
The UK is bracing for a significant snowfall in February, with six days of snow expected across various regions, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. February Snow Set to Blanket the UK with England Facing Six Days of Flurries London: The UK is gearing up for a snowy February. A big weather system is on the…