Government calls in military experts as month-long refuse workers’ strike brings warnings of public health emergencyMilitary planners have been called in to help tackle the mounting piles of rubbish on Birmingham’s streets after a month-long strike by refuse workers.The all-out strike, which began on 11 March as part of a dispute over pay, has meant thousands of tonnes of rubbish have gone uncollected and prompted warnings of a public health emergency. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-04-13 20:25:00
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Army planners sent in to help clear Birmingham’s rubbish
