Birmingham seven-week bin strike comes to an end

Unite union reaches resolution with city council after weeks where maggot-ridden rubbish piled up in streetsA bin strike that has caused anger and dismay for almost two months in Birmingham has been suspended.Residents were told their rubbish-strewn streets would be cleared “without disruption” following talks that brought the seven-week dispute to an end on Wednesday. Related: You can slash the social care budget, but don’t mess with Britain’s bins | Helen PiddContinue r