Browsing: England news

A handful of newspapers lead with the Birmingham bin strikes a day after union members rejected a pay deal that they deemed ‘wholly inadequate.’ The headlines report there are fears the strikes could spread across the country as union members are fighting to prevent pay cuts and job losses.

Several headlines report on life in Birmingham six weeks into the strikes. There are reports of foul stenches and giant rats running around the city. There is wider concern of a potential health crisis sweeping the city as food rots in the streets and the rats could spread disease.

Joshua Carroll, who murdered Headley Thomas, had escaped from Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust’s care 21 times, raising serious concerns among his family about the unit’s security.

An ancient oak tree over 400 years old was felled in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, after being deemed a health and safety risk by its parent company, Mitchells & Butlers.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has unexpectedly reversed his stance on Chinese involvement in the UK steel sector, indicating a shift in government policy.

Andrew Tate is set for a civil trial in 2027, facing allegations of physical and sexual abuse from four women, with claims for damages reaching six figures.

Yesterday, Unite members voted to overwhelmingly reject a deal to end the Birmingham bin strike, calling the offer inadequate. Some publications see it as a humiliation for the Labour government after pleading with members to take the offer amid fears of strikes spreading around the country as well as a potential health crisis. 

It’s a wet and windy morning here in the capital, but lots is happening in the news – grab yourself a coffee and let’s dive into the headlines.


The ongoing Birmingham bin strike is a popular story in the country this morning as unions overwhelmingly rejected a deal to end the strike. Several newspapers suggest the strike could spread outside the city – and there are reports on the growing concerns over a potential health crisis as residents report streets being overrun by large rats and trash.


There is backlash from China amid the British Steel crisis – after the government dramatically took over control of the Scunthorpe plant over the weekend – as Beijing warns the UK to avoid politicising the situation. There are concerns from the top that the Chinese owners are intentionally trying to sabotage the UK steel industry to force the country to become more reliant on cheap Chinese steel.


On the international front, there are reports on the all-female Blue Origin team that took a trip to space. Katy Perry and Gayle King were amongst the crew.


The business publications continue their heavy coverage of the US tariffs saga amid an investigation into the semiconductor and pharmaceutical trade – which could lead to their tariff exemptions ending. In recent news, JD Vance has said there is a good chance the UK will secure a trade deal with the US.


In sports news, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is in hospital with pneumonia, he is set to miss more matches. Several publications look ahead to tonight’s Champions League match involving the English club Aston Villa. The Birmingham club need to overturn a 2 goal deficit.

Cliff Notes Former corporal Aaron Stelmach-Purdie faces prison after defrauding the Ministry of Defence of £911,677 through false expense claims from 2014 to 2016. Stelmach-Purdie,…

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Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, attacked prison guards with hot cooking oil and homemade weapons, leading to an immediate suspension of kitchen access in separation centres.

Rishi Sunak’s ex-parliamentary aide, Craig Williams, and 14 others have been charged with election betting offences linked to insider information about the election date.

The Manchester bomber plotter has viciously attacked three prison officers. Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, Salman Abedi, attacked the prison officers with hot cooking oil and homemade weapons at HMP Frankland, leaving them with life-threatening injuries. 

The officers were hospitalised, with one female officer since discharged.

Abedi is already serving a 55-year sentence for his involvement in the 2017 bombing. He had previously assaulted a prison officer at Belmarsh prison. 

The attack has led to calls from unions representing prison officers for change to protect prison workers further – calls including banning prisoners from working in kitchens amid fears of copycat attacks.

The UK government has called in the army to help assist the Birmingham City Council in dealing with the sanitation crisis due to the ongoing Birmingham bin strikes. The military support will consist of three office-based personnel providing logistical planning with soldiers not being deployed for rubbish collection. 

The months-long strike by the city’s bin workers originated from disputes over pay and job security. 

The UK government has mobilised military planners to assist Birmingham City Council in addressing the sanitation crisis due to an ongoing strike by bin workers, posing a public health risk.

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Hashem Abedi, brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi, attacked three prison officers with hot cooking oil and homemade weapons at HMP Frankland, resulting in life-threatening injuries.

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Cliff Notes A 38-year-old Romanian national was arrested at Stansted airport on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to a fire at a…

Cliff Notes The Home Secretary has rejected claims that the government is lessening its response to child grooming gangs, asserting increased action is being taken.…

Janet Brown, a 51-year-old mother of three, was brutally murdered in her Radnage home on 10 April 1995, and her case remains unsolved after 30 years.

The foster sister of Cher Maximen, who was fatally stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival, emphasised the urgent need to address safety concerns surrounding the event.