Home Secretary Sulla Braverman has urgently called for a ban on American Bully XL dogs, deeming them "lethal" after a recent attack on an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham. The incident, captured in an online video, highlights their specific threat to children. West Midlands Police say they are actively investigating the matter. <br /><br />Birmingham City Council Financial Crisis<br /><br />Birmingham City Council's financial crisis, characterised as 'burying its head in the sand' over equal pay liability by a claimant's lawyer, has resulted in over £1b in compensation to underpaid workers. On Tuesday, the council declared itself effectively bankrupt, citing an additional £760m in equal pay liability, and had previously apologised for not managing the issue. Stefan Cross KC noted that most authorities "fared better in handling equal pay concerns." <br /><br />M42 Closure<br /><br />A motorway carriageway will close overnight for safety upgrades. From Monday, the M42 northbound shuts from junction 2 (Hopwood Park) to junction 3a (Umberslade Interchange). Closures are from 20:00 to 06:00 BST till Friday, September 15. The advise is to plan ahead, especially if heading to Birmingham Airport.
