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.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
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.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
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.
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.
Bin collections across Birmingham are suspended today as agency workers join the ongoing strike. The council apologises and urges residents to leave bins out. Full details on the dispute.
A strike at KP Snacks' Billingham plant could cause a Christmas crisp shortage for popular brands like Hula Hoops and McCoy's. Read how the pay dispute may impact festive supplies.
The Birmingham bin strike intensifies as agency staff from Job & Talent join the picket line. Unite union says numbers are 'growing daily'. Follow the latest developments.
RMT union announces four days of CrossCountry rail strikes in December over pay and staffing disputes, threatening Christmas travel plans for thousands. Find out the dates.
Five-day strike by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull saw minimal service disruption. NHS bosses praise planning as 90% of clinical activity was maintained. Read the full story.
Contracted refuse staff join Birmingham's long-running bin strike amid bullying and pay cut disputes. Rally scheduled for December 1 as council defends contingency plans.
RMT strike action will cause significant disruption to CrossCountry rail services on four Saturdays in December. Check your journey before travelling.
CrossCountry warns of major rail disruption across the Midlands on four Saturdays in December due to RMT strikes. Plan your Christmas travel now to avoid significant delays and cancellations.
Birmingham City Council faces bullying claims after ranking agency bin drivers in a 'league table'. The council denies the allegations. Find out more about the dispute.
Thousands of DWP staff are set to walk out in January 2026, threatening chaos in Jobcentres and benefit offices. The PCS union says workers are struggling with debt and using foodbanks.
The PCS union announces a statutory ballot for DWP members in the new year, escalating a dispute over an 'unacceptable' pay deal and chronic low pay. Read more.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
Households in England warned over black bin rules. Mistakes with waste disposal could lead to £80 fines. Learn how to avoid penalties this winter.
A homeless man, Sajmir Beca, 30, died after being crushed in a bin lorry in Northampton. The inquest has been opened. Our thoughts are with his family.
Blaenau Gwent council has inspected every household's black bin over eight years, issuing fines for recyclable waste. Recycling rates rise but miss 70% target. Read the full report.
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025, from festive stalls and live music to opening times and travel tips. Plan your visit today!