The ongoing Birmingham bin strike has prompted the government to call on the Unite union to accept a deal offered by the city council to end the strike and clear up the uncollected refuse in the city. Unite has accused the council of shifting the goalposts during negotiations. Business and trade minister Sarah Jones urged the union to accept the offer on the table. Unite’s national lead officer Onay Kasab accused the council of attempting to cut pay for workers, leading to a sharp drop in wages for members.
Residents in Birmingham have expressed frustration over the strike, with one noting that the union appears to be rejecting offers without clarity on what they are rejecting. Another resident highlighted the negative impact on hygiene and cleanliness in the city due to the uncollected rubbish.
Meanwhile, Scotland’s deputy first minister commented on unemployment data showing an increase in employment and unemployment rates, emphasizing the need to boost the resilience of the Scottish economy.
In other news, politicians have called for swift action on the proposed Hillsborough law, and the government continues to face pressure over Chinese investment and the future of British Steel. The latest job statistics and business confidence data also indicate challenging economic conditions. Government ministers are working to address these issues and secure a UK-US trade deal, with positive comments from US vice-president JD Vance on the potential for an agreement.
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