The Latest Breaking News from Birmingham

Nigel Farage’s party reported to have exceeded £90,000 threshold due to ticket sales for Birmingham conference

Bridget Phillipson said blocking supporters from the Europa League game against Aston Villa was ‘very difficult to justify.’

Birmingham's decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League match has sparked accusations of discrimination and political bias. Two years after the Legia Warsaw riots, the controversy reveals how European football is struggling to stay neutral amid rising global tensions.

Sir Keir Starmer will do ‘everything in his power’ to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesperson

The petition, which has over 70,000 signatures, now has the backing of Sharon too

Discussions are happening ‘at pace, across Government’ to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the Aston Villa match, No 10 said.

Discussions are happening ‘at pace, across Government’ to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the Aston Villa match, No 10 said.

The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision.

No 10 has said discussions ‘happening at pace’ and promises update on decision today