17 h. ago Birmingham bin boss urges striking workers to reconsider ‘very fair’ offer

Birmingham needs to ‘get back to normal’, the council’s bin boss said as residents report seeing ‘cat-sized’ rats and workers fear losing their homes.

Economics

19 h. ago Birmingham's crippling bin strikes could spread to other parts of UK, warns Union boss

Unite boss Sharon Graham says there is "absolutely" a chance that the ongoing strikes by bin workers in Birmingham could spread - with Sheffield and Peterborough most at risk

Events

28 h. ago Attorney General Pam Bondi dodges question if jailing Americans in El Salvador is legal

Legal experts have called proposal to deport Americans and jail them in El Salvador illegal and unconstitutional

Events

33 h. ago Birmingham rubbish strikes set to continue after bin workers reject offer

The Government has stepped in in an attempt to prompt an end to the deadlock.

Events

42 h. ago Birmingham bin workers REJECT deal to end strike as rats run riot and military experts called in

Refuse workers have rejected a deal aimed at ending the long-running bin strike crisis in Birmingham - Unite said its members voted overwhelmingly against the council’s 'totally inadequate' offer

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42 h. ago Birmingham bin strike crisis continues as refuse workers reject ‘totally inadequate’ pay deal

The British Army have been brought in to help tackle the rubbish piling up on the streets

Economics

45 h. ago Fears over extremism in US military as soldier revealed as neo

US army investigates after young private follows the Base, which has vowed to recruit soldiers for so-called race warAn active-duty serviceman in the US army is openly following a proscribed neo-Nazi terrorist group on social media, one that has vowed to recruit soldiers in preparation for a so-called race war.Experts say examples like this shows how under Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon is allowing extremism to go unchecked. Continue reading...

Events

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?

Events

49 h. ago Army to help tackle Birmingham rubbish as bin workers vote on strike deal

The action by members of Unite began on March 11

Economics

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

Events

5 d. ago Rayner urges striking Birmingham bin workers to accept ‘improved’ deal

Members of the Unite union launched an all-out strike last month in a dispute over pay and jobs.

Economics

8 d. ago Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’

Experts called for diligent monitoring of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy.

Events

8 d. ago Filthy farms and markets are ticking time bombs for new deadly viruses that can jump from animals to humans

Health experts have warned that the fur trade should be banned, calling it a ticking time bomb

Events

9 d. ago Health experts call for ban to prevent pandemics after first

Zoonotic diseases have been on the rise in recent years with Covid-19, Ebola, Zika and HIV all believed to have jumped to humans from animals

Events

9 d. ago Experts call for overhaul of 'unfit for purpose' work visa system as it emerges just a THIRD of permits go to high

The UK visa system is 'unfit for purpose' and should be reformed to allow more highly-skilled workers to come here, a business consultancy firm said

Economics

1 week ago What the Royal Family REALLY thought after hearing Prince Harry's memoir was called 'Spare': Royal expert reveals what was going on inside the court of King Charles on the day the title was revealed

The Royal Family was still reeling from the death of the Queen in September 2022 when they received another dose of incredibly bad news...

Politics

1 week ago Alcohol plans ‘not fit for purpose’ as drinking habits change

Experts have issued a call to action to tackle problem drinking.

Politics

2 w. ago The fascinating reason you forget what you're doing when you walk into a room

Experts have revealed that these so-called 'brain farts' are not anything to be concerned about.

Politics

2 w. ago Psycho seagulls wreck havoc with 'acid poo' as UK seaside town spends £13k to stop them

Fed up North Yorkshire Council are now calling the bird experts in after having enough of their psycho seagulls and their poo spoiling the UK tourist hotspot of Scarborough

Economics

2 w. ago Fears of second Mexican cartel 'death camp' as grim odour leads to horror discovery

Specially trained experts and sniffer dogs were called to Macuspana, Mexico, after neighbours complained of a horrendous smell coming from a deserted house - there are fears it might be a cartel 'death camp'

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