Bishop offers to mediate in Birmingham bin strike
Bishop Desmond Jaddoo offers to mediate in Birmingham's long-running bin strike, citing public health fears. He's even willing to meet on Christmas Day. Read the latest.
Bishop Desmond Jaddoo offers to mediate in Birmingham's long-running bin strike, citing public health fears. He's even willing to meet on Christmas Day. Read the latest.
Labour is urged to overhaul inheritance rules to protect unmarried couples. Experts warn current laws fail modern families. Could this be the biggest change in 50 years?
Birmingham City Council denies union claims it is hiring new agency staff for 'strikebreaking' as bin strike escalates. Get the latest on the dispute.
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
Birmingham City Council is recruiting new agency workers for street cleaning as bin strikes continue, Unite claims. The union alleges this is to replace striking staff.
North Wales Police banned seven drivers immediately after they failed roadside eyesight tests. Officers stopped over 320 vehicles as part of Operation Dark Night. Learn more about the crackdown and Cassie's Law.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
A week of drama at Birmingham City Council includes a legal threat over regeneration, ongoing bins strike chaos, and a shark-suited spectator. Get the full update.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
Concerns rise as Birmingham's bin strike impacts Solihull with increased fly-tipping. Council data shows over 3,000 incidents, with plans for a new enforcement strategy underway.
Scarlett Johansson reveals her mother-in-law questioned the name Cosmo for her son, while her own mother loved it. Get the full story on the family reactions.
The RAC warns all UK drivers that setting off with a misted windscreen is illegal. Follow their expert demisting tips to stay safe and avoid fines this winter.
UK drivers, especially under-25s, are increasingly using handheld phones while driving, risking six points, £200 fines, and court-imposed driving bans. The RAC warns of a 'concerning increase'.
Striking bin workers in Birmingham have blockaded the Atlas depot, causing major delays and likely missed collections. The bitter dispute over pay and conditions continues to disrupt the city.
Birmingham City Council could face a government financial penalty after bin strikes forced it to delay new weekly food waste collections, missing a key environmental target. Read the latest.
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Birmingham City Council leaders faced intense public anger over the year-long bins strike, which has cost over £14 million. Read the full details of the heated meeting.
Rail passengers can breathe a sigh of relief as RMT union calls off planned CrossCountry strikes. Normal timetables are reinstated for key December Saturdays, though engineering work will cause some changes. Check before you travel.
Birmingham City Council faces public fury over the year-long bins strike, with costs exceeding £14m. Read the latest on the political fallout and why a resolution remains elusive.
A two-week strike at a key frozen food storage facility in Lincolnshire threatens to disrupt turkey supplies for Christmas. Find out how the pay dispute could impact your festive dinner.
A stark warning for millions of motorists in England: driving uninsured this festive season could lead to fines, points, and insurance woes. Discover the legal solution.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council until at least 2028. The ongoing bins strike and equal pay liabilities are key challenges slowing the council's recovery.
Around 40 agency refuse collectors in Birmingham have walked out, joining hundreds of full-time staff in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and blacklisting. Read the latest on the city's waste collection crisis.
The UK Government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland. Discover the details and road safety implications.
Birmingham City Council suspends all waste collections on December 1 due to mass pickets. Agency workers join the strike, with services set to resume on Tuesday. Full story.
Birmingham's bin collections are suspended after agency workers join the strike. The council apologises and aims to clear the backlog by Sunday. Read the latest.
Belfast brewery workers plan eight-day strike, threatening Christmas supplies of Britain's top alcohol-free beer. Diageo denies shortage claims. Read the full story.
Asda has apologised after failing to display mandatory unit prices on items like Weetabix and dishwasher tablets, breaking UK consumer law. Discover which products were affected.