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11/02/2015
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Firefighters Announce Strike Action
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced strike action "in the coming weeks".
Firefighters across England will stage a 24-hour strike in an ongoing dispute over proposed changes to pensions.
The FBU said it is concerned that its members could be forced to retire on reduced pensions if they fail new fitness tests under the proposed plan.
A date has not yet been set for when the strike action will take place.
Two Arrested Over Liverpool FC Ticket Scam
Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged ticket forging operation for Liverpool FC matches.
An investigation was launched after a fan from around the world who bought tickets online either didn't receive them or was sent fakes.
Raids on premises in Breck Road, Dewsbury Road and Harrow Road led to the seizure of printing equipment and other materials.
Police arrested two men in connection with the case.
New Rare £2 Coin Enters Circulation
A new £2 coin commemorating the Royal Navy in World War One has entered UK circulation.
It is understood the new coin will be the rarest in UK circulation, with just 100 produced by the Royal Mint.
The coins will also be the last to feature the current portrait of the Queen.
(MH/JP)
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced strike action "in the coming weeks".
Firefighters across England will stage a 24-hour strike in an ongoing dispute over proposed changes to pensions.
The FBU said it is concerned that its members could be forced to retire on reduced pensions if they fail new fitness tests under the proposed plan.
A date has not yet been set for when the strike action will take place.
Two Arrested Over Liverpool FC Ticket Scam
Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged ticket forging operation for Liverpool FC matches.
An investigation was launched after a fan from around the world who bought tickets online either didn't receive them or was sent fakes.
Raids on premises in Breck Road, Dewsbury Road and Harrow Road led to the seizure of printing equipment and other materials.
Police arrested two men in connection with the case.
New Rare £2 Coin Enters Circulation
A new £2 coin commemorating the Royal Navy in World War One has entered UK circulation.
It is understood the new coin will be the rarest in UK circulation, with just 100 produced by the Royal Mint.
The coins will also be the last to feature the current portrait of the Queen.
(MH/JP)
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19 March 2014
New £1 Coin To Combat Counterfeiting
A new £1 coin which will be the most secure coin in circulation in the world has been announced by the government. The new coin will have the same shape as the 12-sided three pence piece or 'threepenny bit'. The current £1 coin has been in circulation for over thirty years - much longer than the normal life cycle of a modern British coin.
New £1 Coin To Combat Counterfeiting
A new £1 coin which will be the most secure coin in circulation in the world has been announced by the government. The new coin will have the same shape as the 12-sided three pence piece or 'threepenny bit'. The current £1 coin has been in circulation for over thirty years - much longer than the normal life cycle of a modern British coin.
12 August 2005
Talks to begin over Heathrow catering row
Talks are set to begin in an attempt to resolve the industrial dispute, which has led to the cancellation of flights and the stranding of over 70,000 passengers at London’s Heathrow airport.
Talks to begin over Heathrow catering row
Talks are set to begin in an attempt to resolve the industrial dispute, which has led to the cancellation of flights and the stranding of over 70,000 passengers at London’s Heathrow airport.
23 June 2004
Network Rail in High Court bid to halt strike
Network Rail has applied to the High Court for an injunction against strike action by rail workers proceeding next week. The Rail and Maritime Transport (RMT) union is to hold a 24-hour strike on Tuesday June 29 and Wednesday June 30, over a failure to reach agreement on pensions.
Network Rail in High Court bid to halt strike
Network Rail has applied to the High Court for an injunction against strike action by rail workers proceeding next week. The Rail and Maritime Transport (RMT) union is to hold a 24-hour strike on Tuesday June 29 and Wednesday June 30, over a failure to reach agreement on pensions.
20 May 2004
Network Rail staff vote for strike action
Members of the Rail, Maritime & Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail have today voted to take industrial action. The move is in response to members' concerns over pensions, two-tier travel concessions and pay.
Network Rail staff vote for strike action
Members of the Rail, Maritime & Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail have today voted to take industrial action. The move is in response to members' concerns over pensions, two-tier travel concessions and pay.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
