The collection of domestic refuse is the responsibility of local authorities. However, many councils, regardless of which political party is in control, outsource refuse services. Refuse workers provide an essential service but are among the lowest paid.
The return of backpackers and budget travellers has sparked a renewed demand for hostel-style accommodation, but ones that offer a higher standard of technology and amenities that will cater for a new wave of travellers.
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Pay and cost of living is a national issue, not just for those striking here. But Keir Starmer seems unwilling to take it on, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones