Birmingham Bin Strike: Council Leader Calls for Urgent Talks with Unite Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham strike unite johncotton wastemanagement labourcouncil paydispute bincollections recycling negotiations Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly … Read More
Striking Bin Workers Claim Public Support Grows Amid Lengthy Pay Dispute Monday, March 16, 2026 strike bins birmingham publicsupport paydispute union workers unite council industrialaction Birmingham’s bin workers, who have been on strike for over a year, say public opinion has shifted strongly in their favor amid ongoing pay disputes with the city council. At a rally outside Tyseley bin depot on March 11, … Read More
The Long Road to One Year of Birmingham Bins Strike: Turmoil and Uncertain Future Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham strike bins waste council unite industrialaction recycling budget finance Today marks a significant and troubling milestone for Birmingham as the bin workers’ all-out strike reaches its one-year anniversary, marking 12 months of ongoing disruption and unresolved conflict. The roots of this … Read More
Rachel Reeves to Greenlight £1 Billion Helicopter Deal for Somerset Plant Saturday, February 28, 2026 helicopters leonardo yeovil defence treasury rachelreeves unite ukjobs aerospace nationalsecurity The Government is poised to finalize a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, ending months of uncertainty for the company’s Yeovil plant in Somerset. The deal involves the purchase of a new fleet of … Read More
Birmingham City Council Wins High Court Injunction to Ban Bin Strike Protests Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham injunction strike bincollections protests unite depot highcourt disruption wastemanagement As Birmingham’s bin workers’ strike nears its one-year mark, the city council has obtained a High Court injunction banning protestors from blocking its waste depots and disrupting bin collections. The injunction, granted … Read More
When Will the Birmingham Bin Strike End? Council Leader Provides Update Tuesday, February 3, 2026 birmingham strike bin unite council waste recycling finance negotiations labour The leader of Birmingham City Council, John Cotton, has refrained from specifying when the ongoing bin strike might come to an end, as discussions between the Labour-led council and Unite the union remain deadlocked. The … Read More