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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Birmingham residents urged to watch for ‘bin raiders’ as strikes spark fraud warning

Experts have warned that Birmingham residents could be at risk of fraud as the ongoing bin strikes show no sign of ending.

Bin bags continue to pile up in the city as its council negotiates an end to strike action by refuse collectors over pay and jobs. The strikes began on 11 March and the city council declared a major incident on 31 March, citing public health concerns.

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