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Tue, December 10, 2024
[ 07:21 AM ] - United States, MSN
Letters to the Editor: America's unjust health sy .. ly gets a hard look after insurance CEO's killing
[ 07:21 AM ] - United States, MSN
What is the flag that Syrian rebels are using?
[ 07:21 AM ] - United States, RTE Online
Formal governmnet formation talks to commence between FG and FF
[ 07:21 AM ] - United States, MSN
Trump's pick to lead FBI identified 'Government Gangsters'
[ 07:21 AM ] - United States, ProPublica
Donald Trump Controls a Publicly Traded Company. Now He Will Pick Its Regulator.
[ 07:20 AM ] - United States, WLRN
Miami-Dade's incinerator plans are on hold again amid Trump's involvement
[ 07:20 AM ] - United States, Richmond
In tearful meeting, City Council bids 3 members farewell
[ 07:20 AM ] - United States, Mother Jones
Here's Trillions in Federal Waste the DOGE Bros Could Actually Target
[ 07:01 AM ] - United States, MSN
Immigration groups rally Mayor Parker to defend sanctuary city protections
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Cheshire and Warrington could get elected mayor by 2026
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How to fix the Democrats' brand, even lefties now hate ObamaCare and other commentary
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TMC leader Sagarika Ghose on no-confidence motion against VP and RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
[ 07:00 AM ] - United States, Daily Record
SNP Government urges Scots councils to end row over teacher numbers and accept Budget cash
[ 07:00 AM ] - United States, Daily Express
I'm a business leader and Keir Starmer keeps getting basic realities wrong
[ 06:40 AM ] - United States, MSN
Public Service and Administration Minister addresses corruption's impact on SA's youth
[ 06:40 AM ] - United States, MSN
Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime
[ 06:40 AM ] - United States, Daily Express
Britain follows Germany and Sweden suspending asylum claims from Syrians
[ 06:40 AM ] - United States, Slate
I Have a Suggestion for What the DOGE Guys Could Actually Do to Cut Government Spending
[ 06:21 AM ] - United States, MSN
Hope and fear is a dangerous cocktail in Syria - but the biggest loser is not Assad - Lord Dannatt
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Biden designates national monument at site of notorious Native American boarding school
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Opposition slams Devendra Fadnavis govt over Ladk .. a scrutiny, warns against targeting beneficiaries
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Billionaire Miami Developer Warns of 'Police State' From Trump Crackdown
[ 06:21 AM ] - United States, MSN
GSTR-7 filing deadline: December 10 is the last day for these registered taxpayers; check details
[ 06:21 AM ] - United States, Rolling Stone
Will Democrats Let the GOP Gut Trans Health Care?
[ 06:21 AM ] - United States, MSN
Trump's son Eric says will be wall between family firm and government
[ 06:20 AM ] - United States, Charlotte Observer
Under the Dome: Courts asked to intervene in voter challenges; veto override uncertain
[ 06:20 AM ] - United States, Los Angeles Times
Column: Trump promised he won't cut Social Security. Should you trust him?
[ 06:20 AM ] - United States, Fox Business
Healthcare is expensive and frustrating; government involvement is a big driver
[ 06:01 AM ] - United States, MSN
Albanese government 'rewarding Hamas' with split from US on Palestine vote
[ 06:01 AM ] - United States, London Evening Standard
Birmingham City Council and unions agree 'historic outcome' to equal pay claim

Birmingham City Council and unions agree 'historic outcome' to equal pay claim


Published on 2024-12-10 06:01:48 - London Evening Standard
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  • Council leader John Cotton said the agreement would mark the start of a new era of productive and progressive industrial relations in the city.

The article from the Evening Standard discusses the financial crisis at Birmingham City Council, which has led to the issuance of a Section 114 notice, effectively declaring the council bankrupt. This notice restricts all new expenditures to only essential services like safeguarding vulnerable people and statutory obligations. The council, one of the largest local authorities in Europe, faces a £760 million equal pay liability and an £87 million in-budget deficit. The situation has been exacerbated by issues with a new IT system, which has cost £100 million. Unions GMB and Unison have expressed concerns over potential job losses and service cuts, with GMB's regional secretary criticizing the council's management for the financial mismanagement. The council leader, John Cotton, has acknowledged the severity of the situation, attributing it to long-standing issues and government funding cuts. The government has responded by sending commissioners to oversee the council's operations, and there are calls for a thorough investigation into the council's financial practices.

Read the Full London Evening Standard Article at:
[ https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/birmingham-city-council-gmb-unison-birmingham-west-midlands-b1199079.html ]

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