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Firefighters seek compensation for those who develop cancer as a result of work

A UNION has urged for compensation to become available for firefighters who have developed cancer and other diseases through their work.

The National (Scotland)

UK union leader’s mass defiance warning over ‘attempt to ban strikes’

Fire Brigades Union chief speaks as TUC meets to discuss new minimum service laws

The Guardian - UK

Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial?

Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London.

The Independent UK

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Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Armistice Day?

Organisers predict half a million people will gather in the capital, with police also bracing for huge numbers.

The Independent UK

Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial?

Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London.

The Independent UK

Investment urged in ‘dangerously overstretched’ fire service to aid floods work

The call from the FBU follows the devastating floods caused by Storm Babet.

The Independent UK

Labour small boats scheme criticised as it sets out plans to cut asylum backlog

So-called ‘Nightingale courts’ will be used to speed-up asylum decisions, Sir Keir Starmer’s party said.

The Independent UK

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Unions poised to back policy of defiance against UK law restricting strikes

Motion at TUC congress rejecting minimum service levels likely to be a political headache for Labour leader

The Guardian - UK

Bibby Stockholm migrant housing plans could face fire union legal challenge

The firefighters’ union accused ministers of a ‘callous disregard’ for the safety of those onboard.

The Independent UK

Female firefighters in Kent made to strip to underwear in front of male colleagues, union says

FBU says ‘unnecessary, degrading practice’ at Kent fire and rescue service must end

The Guardian - UK

Hero firefighters diagnosed with cancer at rate 1.6 times higher than UK population

There are calls for firefighters to receive health screenings after it was revealed those who served at the Grenfell Tower disaster had been diagnosed with terminal cancer

Daily Mirror

‘Deeply troubling’ bullying and harassment at fire and rescue services – report

The report focuses on the values and culture of all 44 fire and rescue services in England.

The Independent UK

Union leader urges TUC to unite in defying planned anti-strike law

Fire Brigades Union chief says joint action needed to oppose ‘pernicious’ minimum service levels bill

The Guardian - UK

Unions should not comply with new minimum service laws, says FBU chief

Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has called for ‘mass non-compliance’ with the proposed laws.

The Independent UK

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The Chancellor has 'stuck up two fingers to workers', says Fire Brigades Union boss

Matt Wrack said that the spring Budget did nothing for low-paid workers and their families and that the Government had learnt nothing from a year of strikes

Daily Mirror

Firefighters call off strike action as union accepts new backdated pay offer

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said members voted "overwhelmingly" to accept a pay settlement is for 7% backdated to July 2022, plus an additional 5% from July 2023

Evening Standard

Teachers blast Education Secretary Gillian Keegan over strike talks jibe

Teachers react with fury after Ms Keegan said other public unions had paused strike action but not the National Education Union

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters call off strike action but Greater Manchester crews question if new pay offer is enough

."Frontline firefighters and control room staff will make the decision on whether this pay offer is considered a real improvement."

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The National (Scotland)

Firefighters' strike postponed as union prepares to vote on new pay offer

STRIKE action by firefighters has been postponed following an increased pay offer from Fire and Rescue Service employers.

The Independent UK

Fire Brigades Union warns of strikes ‘as last resort’ without pay talks progress

Strike dates expected to be announced on Thursday if talks fail

The Independent UK

Fire Brigades Union warns of strikes without pay talks progress

The union said it hopes to resolve the dispute without a strike, and is giving employers chance to come forward with an improved offer.

Liverpool Echo

Firefighters to walk out after 'losing more than £4,000 a year'

The FBU has given the government until February 9 to come forward with an improved offer on the 5% offered in November last year

Chronicle Live

Firefighters vote to strike for first time in 20 years over pay dispute

The Fire Brigades Union has called on employers and the Government to make a 'credible' new pay offer within 10 days to avoid industrial action

Evening Standard

Firefighters and teachers to walk out over pay as public sector strikes spread

Walkout at schools on Wednesday after talks fail while Fire Brigades Union latest to announce action

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters 'struggling with cost of living crisis' and 'raw pay deal', says Andy Burnham

The mayor also slammed the government for allowing '999 services to fall into a position where they can't serve the public'

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