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Birmingham bin strike resolution 'could be in touching distance' - as conciliation service drafted in

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Action by members of Unite union began on 11 March as part of a dispute over pay.

Thousands of tonnes of rubbish have gone uncollected and health warnings issued.

Talks to end the strike are to involve conciliation service Acas for the first time.

Unite secretary general Sharon Graham says a deal is close but council is guilty of saying one thing in public and another in negotiations.

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English

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