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Rubbish, rats and frayed tempers as bin strike brings chaos to Birmingham

Police called after frustrated residents tip waste on to street, less than two weeks into indefinite stoppage

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham bin strike to continue after talks end without resolution

Union says Labour-run council could end industrial action with ‘decent rate of pay’, but town hall says offer is fair

The Guardian - UK

Talks to halt bins strike end without deal

Rubbish has been piling up across Birmingham, with bins remaining unemptied for weeks.

Evening Standard

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Realistic to expect billions of investment in Grangemouth future, says Swinney

The First Minister said he is ‘confident’ public and private money can create new jobs.

Evening Standard

Cabinet united over welfare cuts, McFadden says as ministers brace for backlash

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out her plans in the Commons on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Birmingham bin collection strike offers ‘banquet’ for rats, pest expert says

Uncollected food waste ‘poses public health danger’ as 400 workers take indefinite action over pay and conditions

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What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

The Guardian - UK

Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing bin strike

The National Pest Technicians Association is urging residents in Birmingham to protect themselves from disease.

Evening Standard

Birmingham bin strike: Public health warning as rodents ‘feast’ on rotting trash

Experts warn public health risks are mounting as the rubbish piles up

The Independent UK

Second union announces strike at Scottish Water as pay talks break down

Around 500 members of Unite will join GMB members in a walkout later this month.

The Independent UK

Second union joins Scottish Water staff strike amid pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water has been accused of “watering down” pay offer as a second union confirmed it is taking strike action ...

The National (Scotland)

Dundee university existence at risk without Scottish Government action, union urges

THE University of Dundee's existence is at risk unless urgent government action is taken, a union has urged ...

The National (Scotland)

Ambulance workers vote for industrial action over proposed policy ‘bandage’

The move comes after a proposed new shift system was to be piloted in the South Eastern Trust area.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Bin strike begins in Birmingham as workers and council trade accusations

Rubbish piles up as all-out strike follows smaller actions since January over scrapping of some roles

The Independent UK

Council refuse workers begin indefinite strike amid row over jobs and pay

The Unite union has warned disruption caused by bin strikes could stretch into the summer months.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of staff begin strike at Scottish university amid pensions dispute

Hundreds of staff at a Scottish university have started a two-week strike in a dispute over pension ...

The Guardian - UK

British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he’d better buy the UK’s jet, not the US one

Why purchase American-made F-35 jets instead of upgraded T5 Typhoons? Surely that would make a mockery of all he promised, says Sharon Graham, general secretary of the union Unite

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The National (Scotland)

Strikes by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases suspended

STRIKES by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases have been suspended following talks with the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard

Strikes by marine workers at Navy bases suspended

Unite the Union will now be involved in consultations on a new contract between Serco Marine and the MoD.

The National (Scotland)

Coca-Cola removed from Glasgow cinema following boycott from staff over Israel ties

Coca-Cola products will no longer be served at the Glasgow Film Theatre following a boycott from the cinema’s staff over the brand's links with…

International Business Times UK

Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Make Brits Choose Between 'Heating Our Homes Or Eating'

Cuts to winter fuel payments in Northern Ireland have sparked widespread protests and legal challenges, as pensioners face choices between heating and eating.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Royal Navy tugboat crews to strike over contract dispute

ROYAL Navy tugboat and marine services crews based in Scotland are set to take strike action in March in a dispute over proposed contract changes.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy tugboat crews to walk out in contract dispute

Unite said 300 of its members at Devonport, Portsmouth, Faslane, Great Harbour Greenock and Kyle of Lochalsh will take industrial action in March.

The Independent UK

Heathrow Airport strike threat as passenger assistance workers vote on walkout

Passenger assistance workers at Heathrow are demanding pay parity with Gatwick

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