This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereDuring her BBC Breakfast interview Kemi Badenoch claimed that the government has dropped the plans for five local inquiries into grooming gang, or child rape scandals,...
Read MoreWhy have the city’s bin collectors gone on strike? Jessica Murray reports“It’s been absolutely unbelievable,” William Timms, a pest controller, tells Hannah Moore.“Since March, calls have gone up...
Read MoreHer introduction to politics began as the child of the chair of Birmingham Labour party and as justice secretary she’s made tough decisions from day oneShabana Mahmood’s potential as a future cabinet minister was...
Read MoreUnion says the government should intervene directly and force the council to settle the disputeTrump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffsDowning Street has refused to confirm President Trump’s claim that...
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Read MoreUK prime minister to speak to international leaders this weekend to ‘maintain stability and strengthen our partnerships abroad’Trump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffsDowning Street has refused to...
Read MoreBillboards in Birmingham cite party leader’s remarks about a new funding model as local elections campaigning beginsLabour has begun an all-out assault on Nigel Farage over his views on the NHS ahead of key elections in...
Read MoreUnion says Labour-run council could end industrial action with ‘decent rate of pay’, but town hall says offer is fairTalks aimed at ending a strike by waste collectors in Birmingham have ended without a...
Read MoreUncollected food waste ‘poses public health danger’ as 400 workers take indefinite action over pay and conditions A bin collection strike in Birmingham could lead to rats thriving on a “banquet” of food...
Read MoreDistricts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Slovenia and Malta as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cutsThe UK has tumbled down the league of affluent nations after almost a decade of welfare cuts...
Read MoreRubbish piles up as all-out strike follows smaller actions since January over scrapping of some rolesRubbish is piling up on the streets of Birmingham as bin workers launched an all-out indefinite strike, with the council...
Read MoreUnions hail ‘historic outcome’ after agreement reached on claims that left council with estimated £760m liabilitiesBirmingham city council has reached an agreement to settle historical equal pay claims that...
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