Bin strike deal ‘could be in touching distance’

A deal to resolve the Birmingham bin strike could be “in touching distance”, the Unite union has announced.

The action by members of Unite, which began on 11 March as part of a dispute over pay, has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish go uncollected and warnings of a public health emergency in the city.

Talks to end the strike are to involve the conciliation service Acas for the first time, signalling an agreement could be close.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visited Birmingham earlier this month and called on the union to accept a “significantly improved” deal for workers.

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