Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52pm on 04 Apr 2025,Friday International
Birmingham is facing a severe rat infestation as bin workers continue their strike, now entering its third week. In Small Heath, residents report rats scurrying from 20m-long rubbish piles, with some clean-up crews frightened off by rodents. Footage shows rats leaping from bins as agency workers try to clear mounting garbage. Pest control services have seen a 60% surge in calls. A local rat catcher warns that even if trash is cleared, rats will remain due to lingering food sources. Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident over public health concerns. The UK government has yet to intervene decisively. (PC: Sky News)
