Firefighters' strikes called off as union to vote on new pay deal offered

Strikes by firefighters have been put on hold following an increased pay offer.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said it had been offered a 7% pay rise backdated to July 2022, and then 5% from July this year.

The union had warned of strikes if a previous 5% pay offer was not increased following a huge vote in favour of industrial action.