Protests

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 qatar iran ukmilitary usmilitary aludeid sanctions protests middleeast defence geopolitics

British military personnel are being withdrawn from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US air base in the Middle East, as tensions escalate following President Donald Trump’s warnings of “very strong … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport

In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics

This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dudley council budget politics protests immigration regeneration metro finance welfare

As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments … Read More

Friday, November 7, 2025 birmingham antisemitism maccabitelaviv villapark fanban exclusion community protests inclusivity football sport

Simone Schehtman, chair of West Midlands Friends of Israel and a prominent voice within Birmingham’s Jewish community, has delivered an emotional warning about the impact of the recent fan ban on the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Villa … Read More