Birmingham ends months-long bin strike talks, facing rubbish buildup and potential job cuts.

Birmingham's bin strike, now in its sixth month, has ended negotiations between the city council and Unite union. The council claims it has reached its limit and is focusing on addressing an equal pay risk and improving waste services. Unite rejects the council's offers, leading to potential job losses but voluntary redundancy and retraining options remain. Residents face ongoing rubbish buildup and lack of recycling collections.