Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Birmingham Expands Average Speed Camera Network to Enhance Road Safety Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham roads speeding cameras roadsafety traffic enforcement council speedlimits transport Birmingham is stepping up its efforts to improve road safety by expanding the network of average speed cameras across the city. In a bid to crackdown on speeding and reduce traffic-related incidents, the city council has … Read More
Birmingham Bin Workers Prepare Legal Action Amid Ongoing Dispute Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham binworkers unite strike legalaction council dispute paycuts equalpay consultation Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers engaged in a prolonged 13-month dispute, marking a new phase in the conflict over job roles and pay. Unite the union reports its members … Read More
Resident Doctors’ Strike Drives £6 Million Rise in Staff Costs at Birmingham Hospitals Friday, January 30, 2026 strike finance birmingham doctors paydispute hospital staffing costs uhb nhs Hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull faced an additional £6 million in staffing expenses due to strike action by resident doctors in late 2025. This surge in costs contributed to a widening budget deficit at the University … Read More
Birmingham Lamented Nationwide as Bin Strike Tarnishes City's Reputation Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham strike council reputation negotiations waste unite flytipping paydispute politics Two independent Birmingham councillors have raised alarm over the city’s growing negative image, citing the ongoing bin strike as a cause for national embarrassment and international ridicule. With the bin workers’ strike … Read More
Birmingham Airport Sees Slight Rise in Flight Cancellations in 2025, But Remains Below National Average Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham airport flight cancellations caa airadvisor travel uk 2025 solihull Birmingham Airport experienced a small uptick in flight cancellations throughout 2025, according to new data covering the period from January to November. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data reveals that 1% of scheduled … Read More