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Firefighters set to strike for first time in 20 years in pay row

The union said it was giving the Government and employers 10 days to make an improved offer

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters and control room staff vote to strike over pay

The Fire Brigades Union said it was giving the Government and employers 10 days to make an improved offer before deciding its next move.

The Independent UK

Firefighters vote for UK-wide strike over pay for first time in 20 years

FBU says it will not call action if a ‘significantly improved offer’ is made before 9 February

The Independent UK

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Firefighters in Scotland to strike after decisively backing industrial action

The industrial action comes after a ballot of over 30,000 firefighters and control room staff across the UK

Daily Record

Firefighters vote overwhelmingly to strike in historic 999 walkout

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) today said members had voted overwhelmingly for industrial action after more than a decade of real-terms pay cuts and a "derisory" offer by the government

Daily Mirror

Army could be called in if firefighters vote to strike

The Fire Brigades’ Union is counting ballots on Friday but believes members will ‘overwhelmingly’ support industrial action

Evening Standard

Fire service needs to reform to provide ‘best possible service’ says report

The Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services has said changes need to be made in its annual report.

The Independent UK

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Government pressing ahead with ‘minimum safety levels’ legislation

The announcement was made amid a wave of strikes, including a walkout by train drivers on Thursday which crippled rail services.

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs' pay in firing line as crews vote in strike ballot

Greater Manchester's Chief Fire Officer, Dave Russel earns £172,205 a year - joint fourth highest for his rank out of 48 brigades in England

Manchester Evening News

How much do firefighters earn now, after their new pay deal?

Fire Brigades Union members had threatened to strike but a deal has now been reached.

Evening Standard

Firefighters could become latest to walk out over pay complaints

Firefighters in Scotland have been urged to back strike action after an ‘insulting’ pay rise offer.

The Independent UK

Firefighters to vote on strike action after rejecting pay deal

Ballots to start on 5 December

The Independent UK

Climate complacency has left firefighters ill-prepared, says union chief

Matt Wrack of Fire Brigades Union says ‘historic cuts’ have angered and demoralised his members

The Guardian - UK

Firefighter sacked for speaking out to support Brexit wins £8,000

Paul Embery is now a presenter on GB News

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The Independent UK

Firefighters and control room staff to be balloted for strikes over pay

The Fire Brigades Union said the move follows a 2% pay offer made in June, which has not been increased despite the soaring rate of inflation.

The Guardian - UK

The UK’s new official opposition: how powerful union leaders are taking on the Tories

As the cost of living crisis bites, leaders of barristers to bin collectors are becoming a force to be reckoned with

Daily Mirror

Firefighters 'at breaking point' because of slashed jobs, pay cuts and heatwave chaos

The London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since World War Two on Tuesday, dealing with more than 1,146 incidents and taking 2,670 calls and campaigners warn more could follow

Daily Mirror

Fire chief makes grim warning for future after 'game-changing, brutal' day

Dave Walton, Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said Tuesday's unprecedented number of fires was a "wake-up" call and will not be a one off

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Evening Standard

Firefighters could strike over ‘insulting’ 2% pay rise offer

The executive of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is recommending rejection of the offer, which it said is well below the soaring rate of inflation.

The Independent UK

Names of 72 Grenfell victims read out at memorial service on fifth anniversary

A series of memorial events will be held to mark five years since the tower block blaze, which claimed the lives of 72 men, women and children.

The Independent UK

Grenfell community to mourn losses that ‘remain heavy in our hearts’

Tuesday marks five years since the west London tower block blaze, in which 72 people died.

The Independent UK

Fire union chief not hopeful Grenfell inquiry will lead to change

Matt Wrack said the inquiry has been a machinery for ‘kicking the can down the road’.

Evening Standard

London and Manchester firefighters to assist police in marauding terror attacks

In the plans, firefighters would be expected to assist with the evacuation of casualties as well as performing their firefighting duties

The Independent UK

Brandon Lewis among MPs to give evidence at Grenfell Tower inquiry

Lord Pickles, Stephen Williams, Lord Wharton and Gavin Barwell will also appear as witnesses at the inquiry.

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