16 h. ago India’s crackdown on Muslim charitable trusts sparks fears for religious freedom: ‘It’s about control’

Reform bill will have a sweeping impact on properties donated for charitable purposes, as well as historic Islamic religious sites that pre-date modern ownership records. Muslim leaders and opposition MPs tell Namita Singh they fear for its wider implications

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27 h. ago Union dismisses Starmer's desperate plea to 'get round the table' and end Birmingham bin strike crisis as fury mounts at Labour council

Amid mounting fury at the Labour-run council over the chaos, with rubbish piling up and rats running riot on the city's streets, No10 urged Unite to negotiate 'in good faith'.

Events

28 h. ago ‘Get round table and drop opposition,’ No 10 tells Unite amid Birmingham strike

The council declared a major incident earlier this week in a bid to increase collections of bin sacks amid a huge pile-up of waste on the street.

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33 h. ago Birmingham bins boss provides update on when mountains of rubbish could be cleared

All-out strike ongoing for weeks means 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected across city

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5 d. ago Birmingham City Council declares major incident over bin strike: Chaos as 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected as picket lines block rubbish trucks at depots

Members of the Unite union in Birmingham are holding an all-out strike which has led to rubbish piling up in the streets.

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5 d. ago Birmingham City Council declares major incident as bin strike continues

The council says bin lorries are being prevented by picket lines from leaving waste depots.

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7 d. ago Bryn Terfel: ‘I’d stand on a table and sing Elvis at the drop of a hat’

The opera singer, 59, on his love of Wales, performing for the King, and where he goes to let his hair downI had an angelic childhood. I was brought up on a sheep farm in Pant Glas, north Wales, with my older brother Ian. My father was a farmer, my mum worked in a school for children with disabilities, and they and my grandparents were in different choirs. There was always singing in the household, pieces of music on the kitchen cupboards.I’d stand on a table and sing an Elvis song at the drop of a hat. I wasn’t a boy soprano, but I entered into competitions in the Welsh festival, Eisteddfod. That allowed me to think of singing as a career. Any given weekend, you can compete either singing, reciting or playing an instrument. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Birmingham bin strikes: Unite brands council 'absolutely disgusting' in scathing statement

Birmingham's bin strike is into its third week - and it has resulted in mountains of rubbish piling up outside homes and on grass verges, which has attracted vermin

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1 week ago Former footballer Steve Claridge reveals he sold his £260k house and gambled it ALL on a horse

The 58-year-old enjoyed a distinctive career that spanned over four decades over various levels with his most notable spells at Weymouth, Cambridge United, Birmingham City, Leicester City , Portsmouth and Millwall.

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1 week ago Former footballer reveals he sold his £260k house and gambled it all on a HORSE

The 58-year-old enjoyed a distinctive career that spanned over four decades over various levels with his most notable spells at Weymouth, Cambridge United, Birmingham City, Leicester City , Portsmouth and Millwall.

Economics

1 week ago Premier League's first African player labelled a 'deadbeat man' after refusing to pay maintenance for love

He was the first African footballer to score a Premier League goal, but to the mother of one of his 13 children, this former Coventry, Birmingham and Sheffield United striker is a 'deadbeat man'.

Sport

2 w. ago Birmingham bin strike misery with 'cat sized rats' continues as talks fail end walk

Bin strike talks held on Thursday between Birmingham City Council and Unite were said to be 'inconclusive' – with tomorrow marking the 75th day since walkout-outs started

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2 w. ago Birmingham bin strike misery with 'cat sized rats' continues as talks fail to end walk

Bin strike talks held on Thursday between Birmingham City Council and Unite were said to be 'inconclusive' – with tomorrow marking the 75th day since walkout-outs started

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2 w. ago Anatomy of a ‘thought bubble’: is the Coalition serious about a referendum on deporting criminals?

Will Peter Dutton take his plan to the election? Comments in public and behind the scenes on Tuesday suggested mixed feelings among the Coalition See all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt 7am on Tuesday, Peter Dutton was publicly discussing reports of his suggestion for a referendum on stripping citizenship from dual nationals convicted of serious crimes.But by mid-morning, the opposition leader’s shadow attorney general, Michaelia Cash, was telling media: “We have no plans to hold a referendum at this stage.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing bin strike

The National Pest Technicians Association is urging residents in Birmingham to protect themselves from disease.

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3 w. ago Wayne Rooney details what Sir Alex Ferguson does for him 'every time I get sacked'

Wayne Rooneey has had a tough time since becoming a manager, with the Manchester United legend being axed three times by DC United, Birmingham City and Plymouth

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4 w. ago Breakfast was almost on the table then young family had to drop everything and run for their lives

'We just rushed outside, the kids were bundled in their coats, still in their pyjamas. As we were coming out the front window of the house exploded and there seemed like there were flames everywhere'

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