Birmingham bin strike set to end after major breakthrough in long-running pay dispute
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 10:57 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Birmingham bin strike is expected to end following a breakthrough in the long-running pay dispute. Council leader John Cotton stated that the end is 'within sight', according to The Independent.
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