Military planners have been called in to help tackle mounting piles of rubbish on Birmingham's streets following a month-long strike by refuse workers. Unite union members have been on an all-out strike since 11 March is a row over pay,

The ongoing refuse workers' strike in Birmingham has entered its fifth week, with no resolution in sight. Approximately 400 Unite union members remain on strike, resulting in over 21,000 tonnes of uncollected waste.

Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident as an estimated 17,000 tonnes of waste remain uncollected in the city after bin workers walked out on strike. With reports of giant rats and a worsening stench,