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The Latest Breaking News from Border Force

Majority of air travellers will be unaffected by Border Force strikes, says Heathrow boss

‘We are doing everything we can to protect full operating schedules,’ says CEO, John Holland-Kaye

The Independent UK

Paying nurses more would take money from NHS operations, says Health Secretary

A meeting of Cobra – the Government’s emergency response committee – will be held on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Where strike action will affect Christmas travel plans

We look at the key dates and places affected by strike action for the great Christmas getaway

Birmingham Post

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EasyJet's message to passengers flying over Christmas

Long queues could see passengers held on planes after they land

Liverpool Echo

Trains, Royal Mail and nurses: Every strike planned in run up to Christmas

From ambulances to buses and postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action in Britain’s new ‘winter of discontent’

The Independent UK

December in Britain: A month of strikes

Britain faces disruption from widespread industrial action this month as many workers struggling with a cost of living crisis seek pay rises that better reflect double-digit levels of inflation.

Reuters

Government to hold Cobra meeting amid widespread strikes

Royal Mail staff, nurses, paramedics, rail employees and Border Force officials will all stage walkouts over jobs, pay and conditions

Evening Standard

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UK strike calendar – service stoppages planned for March and April

All the dates for strikes and stoppages across health, transport and education networks

The Guardian - UK

Military could be called in as government seek to reduce strike impact

The UK will be hit by a fresh wave of strikes in the lead up to Christmas

Manchester Evening News

Cobra meeting to discuss plans for military staff to cover striking workers

Labour and former army head warn repeated use of armed forces may lead to burnout and soldiers quitting

The Guardian - UK

Military in thankless task as soldiers drafted in to replace striking workers

Army’s role risks being politicised as personnel called on to cover for Border Force and ambulance workers

The Guardian - UK

Military cover for Border Force strike under consideration at emergency Cobra meeting

Government scrambles to form contingency plans to deal with eight day strike over festive period

Evening Standard

Emergency Cobra meeting called over walkouts - full list of UK December strike dates

Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden will convene the Government's emergencies committee to discuss contingency plans for walkouts by staff, including nurses, paramedics, rail workers and Border Force officials

Daily Mirror

18 days of Christmas travel strikes - day by day breakdown of expected travel chaos

RMT Union, Unite and PCS Union members working on the railways, at airports and on Eurostar are walking out across a series of days over Christmas, potentially bringing public transport and flights to a standstill

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The Independent UK

Strikes and rights: Simon Calder answers your travel questions on the weeks – and troubles – ahead

UK Border Force, British and Eurostar trains and Continental air travel are all on the agenda for a dozen travellers

Manchester Evening News

EasyJet issues update to passengers amid strikes

Border force staff will walk out on several dates in late December

Evening Standard

Troops at Heathrow and Gatwick airports ahead of Border Force strikes

Armed forces will keep things moving during eight days of industrial action over Christmas

The Independent UK

Nurses, trains and Royal Mail: Every strike planned in run up to Christmas

From ambulances to buses and postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action in Britain’s new ‘winter of discontent’

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Daily Mirror

The 12 strikes of Christmas as potential ONE MILLION workers fight for fair pay

In the run-up to Christmas there will be strikes on railways, roads, buses and airports. Nurses, ambulance staff, paramedics and postal workers will also walk out, with many losing pay as a result

The Independent UK

Christmas travel chaos: How Border Force and rail strikes could affect festive travel plans

On top of previously announced train strikes, airline passengers ‘should be prepared for their plans to be severely disrupted’ over Christmas, the immigration minister has said

The Independent UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Daily Record

Scotland travel warning issued as strikes risk chaos at Christmas and New Year

Around 1,000 Border Force staff are expected to take part in strike action across the UK which will impact one of Scotland's travel hubs.

The Guardian - UK

Trade unions vow to oppose anti-strike laws for NHS and ‘critical infrastructure’

Cabinet minister Gillian Keegan suggested extending ban on police and military taking industrial action to other sectors

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool John Lennon Airport will not be affected by Christmas strikes

Border Force staff will take action this month but it will not affect Liverpool

Chronicle Live

December strikes - dates of industrial action planned by nurses, train unions and Border Force

Train unions, RMT, Eurostar staff, nurses, Royal Mail staff, teachers, airport baggage handlers, driving examiners, bus drivers and border force staff will all go on strike in December

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