Birmingham Bin Strike Enters Final Stages as Union Weighs Deal Offer in Last-Ditch Bid to End Dispute
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The UK-US trade agreement, signed in October 2020, eliminates tariffs on over £7.5 billion worth of UK exports to the US.
The deal also includes provisions for digital trade, intellectual property protection, and cooperation on energy.
Additionally, it aims to increase transparency and accountability in government procurement processes.
The agreement is seen as a significant step towards boosting bilateral trade between the two countries.
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Bin dispute in Birmingham: Unite union rejects pay offer, council accuses of ‘shifting goalposts‘: The bin dispute in Birmingham has escalated, with Unite union rejecting a pay offer from the city council. Business and trade minister Sarah Jones has called for the strike to be called off.
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Government expenditure on rescuing British Steel already budgeted for: Minister Sarah Jones has said that government expenditure on rescuing British Steel is already budgeted for, and the government would prefer to bring in another ‘private sector partner’.
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UK business confidence falls to lowest level in over two years: UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in over two years, according to a report from the Office for National Statistics.
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36th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster: Labour still hasn’t brought legislation to parliament: It’s the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, but Labour has broken its promise to bring legislation to parliament to enact the Hillsborough law before this date.
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JD Vance says there is a ‘good chance‘ of UK-US trade agreement with Trump administration: US Vice-President JD Vance has said that the US is optimistic it can negotiate a ‘great’ trade deal with the UK.
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On April 15, 1989, a devastating crowd crush occurred at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, during an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
The disaster resulted in the deaths of 96 football fans, with over 750 injured.
Investigations revealed that inadequate stadium design and poor crowd control led to the tragedy.
The incident was one of the deadliest in British sporting history, leading to significant changes in safety regulations for sports venues.
The Birmingham bin strike began in July 2018, with waste management workers from the 'Unite' union protesting against proposed changes to their contracts.
The dispute centered on pay, working conditions, and job security.
The strike lasted for several weeks, causing significant disruptions to waste collection services in the city.
According to official statistics, over 100,000 households were affected by the strike.
The dispute was eventually resolved through negotiations between the council and union representatives.
