Birmingham Bin Workers Prepare Legal Action Amid Ongoing Dispute Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham binworkers unite strike legalaction council dispute paycuts equalpay consultation Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers engaged in a prolonged 13-month dispute, marking a new phase in the conflict over job roles and pay. Unite the union reports its members … Read More
MPs Urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Act on Prolonged Birmingham Bins Strike Tuesday, January 27, 2026 birmingham strike bins labour unite paycuts council industrialaction keirstarmer mps More than 30 Members of Parliament have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bins strike, which has persisted for over a year. On January 27, thirty-five MPs … Read More
No Decision Made on 'Golden Handcuff' Bonuses for Senior Officers at Midlands Council Saturday, January 10, 2026 goldenhandcuffs retention worcestershire council bonuses reorganisation opposition paycuts governance staffing Worcestershire County Council has yet to make a decision regarding a controversial proposal to offer ‘golden handcuff’ bonuses to senior officers in an effort to retain them ahead of upcoming local government … Read More