Strikes by firefighters have been postponed following an increased pay offer during lengthy talks with employers, it was announced on Thursday.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said it had been offered a 7 per cent pay rise backdated to July 2022, and then 5 per cent from July this year. The union had warned of strikes if a previous 5 per cent pay offer was not increased following a huge vote in favour of industrial action.
The new offer will now go to a ballot with union members. The announcement of strike dates has been postponed pending the outcome.
