Waste management

Birmingham City Council claims its bin lorries were delayed today by those on the picket line.

Collections will start again after a two-week gap caused by a waste transfer site going up in flames.

The council says the change aims to increase recycling rates and reduce waste.

The trial by West Lindsey District Council has received positive feedback from residents.

The skip at an Orsett animal sanctuary is still there months after the waste company went bust.

Action Skip Hire is fined £18,000 and must pay court costs of more than £28,000.

The BBC answers some of the most-asked questions about the ongoing strike.

Unite says it thinks Birmingham's council leader "has to seriously consider his position".