11 h. ago Birmingham locals fume over 'diabolical health hazard' that's 'making kids sick'

Fed-up Birmingham locals have demanded the council act straight away to end the rubbish crisis that has left locals fearing for their health as huge rats scurry among the debris

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37 h. ago Army called in to help with Birmingham bin strike amid public health crisis fears

The all-out strike by refuse workers in the Unite union began on March 11 and has led to a significant public health emergency as piles of rubbish have mounted in the streets

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47 h. ago Voices: Who’s to blame for Birmingham’s bin crisis? Join The Independent Debate

Birmingham’s bin strike has sparked a heated public debate over workers’ rights, public health, and the future of essential services – so where do you stand?

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50 h. ago Rayner calls in the army over Birmingham bin strike as piles of rubbish grow

Refuse workers in Birmingham have been on strike since 11 March

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58 h. ago Birmingham bin strike continues as Army called in amid 'public health risk'

Thousands of tonnes of waste has been left lying uncollected after refuse workers went on strike on March 11.

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59 h. ago Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strike as piles of rubbish grow

Refuse workers in Birmingham have been on strike since 11 March

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59 h. ago British Army called in to help with Birmingham bin strike over 'public health risk'

The all-out strike in Birmingham, which began on March 11 as part of a dispute over pay, has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish go uncollected and warnings of a public health emergency.

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8 d. ago Wes Streeting hammers union over Birmingham bin strike saying piles of rubbish are 'not good for public health' as MP calls for soldiers to clear streets

The Health Secretary accused Unite of creating a situation where 'bin bags are piling up (and) we see rats and other vermin crawling around' in England's second city.

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8 d. ago Rayner faces call to say whether Army could help clean up Birmingham bins

Ayoub Khan MP asked the Deputy PM whether Army personnel could ‘assist the local charities and organisations’ that are helping to clear the waste.

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