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‘Separate pay structure for nurses not the answer to wage-grading problems’

Nurses belonging to the union are set to voice ‘concern and anger’ over the Government’s promise to consider an ‘exclusive’ pay spine for nurses.

The Independent UK

NHS spending £1 million per WEEK on private ambulances for 999 calls

At least £61million is being spent annually in England on the extra provision from private firms as ambulance services struggle to respond to emergency calls

Daily Mirror

Members of Unison vote to accept pay offer in NHS dispute

The turnout was 52% among Unison’s 288,000 members in England.

The Independent UK

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Voters back Labour on public services as unions blame Tories for ‘months of misery’

Poll shows just 17% of people back the Conservatives on public services against 43% for the opposition

The Guardian - UK

Health unions and Government to begin talks amid pay dispute

It is hoped they can find a resolution in the ongoing row over wages for NHS staff.

The Independent UK

Health negotiations ‘do not mean the dispute is over’, says union

Unions have agreed to postpone strike action during talks with the Government.

The Independent UK

'Clapping for NHS workers has not helped our pay', ambulance workers tell ministers

As thousands of ambulance workers went on strike and lined picket lines in the freezing cold - ministers were accused of spending too much time in “nice toasty offices” than finding out what the situation was like on the frontline

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Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

Evening Standard

‘People realise what we’re doing is right’: how nurses won PR battle over NHS strikes

Rishi Sunak portrays union chiefs as leftwing militants but some leaders are succeeding in blaming the impasse on No 10 – and half of voters agree

The Guardian - UK

Nurses threaten to double down as NHS strikes reportedly cause Cabinet rift

Nurses are set to strike again on Wednesday and Thursday, with larger-scale industrial action planned for February.

The Independent UK

Revealed: cabinet split over NHS pay disputes piles pressure on Sunak

Health secretary Steve Barclay urges unions to lobby PM over improved pay offer for striking nurses and ambulance workers

The Guardian - UK

Ambulance crews and 999 handlers strike putting patients at risk, union admits

Deal done so that paramedics will attend life-or-death cases

Evening Standard

Ministers set to unveil anti-strike legislation in Parliament

THE UK Government is set to introduce new legislation to Parliament on Tuesday for “minimum safety levels” during industrial action.

The National (Scotland)

MPs urged to vote against ‘sack key workers’ strikes bill

Grant Shapps insists plan to ensure minimum levels of service during strikes is ‘common sense’

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Health Secretary may 'backdate next year’s NHS pay offer’

A union boss says there was an 'acknowledgment' from Health Secretary Steve Barclay that avoiding strikes over next year’s pay settlement would 'involve a reach-back' into the current pay year

The Independent UK

Health Secretary said to be considering backdating next year’s NHS pay offer

A union official said Steve Barclay had acknowledged this year’s pay would have to increase to prevent strikes over the 2023/24 offer.

Manchester Evening News

"None of us want to be here but we're struggling": The stories of striking ambulance workers

"I have a family at home and I'm using food banks."

Evening Standard

Military troops are not ‘spare capacity’ for strike cover, says defence chief

Military co-responders supporting the ambulance service during the Covid-19 pandemic (Steve Parsons/PA)

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Troops are not ‘spare capacity’ says defence chief as ministers arrange strike cover

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says the military is 'busy' as the Government prepares to deploy 1,200 forces personnel to cover for striking public sector staff

The Independent UK

Defence chief says troops are not ‘spare capacity’ as ministers draft strike cover

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says armed forces need to focus on their ‘primary role’.

The Independent UK

Concerns raised for elderly if no falls cover provided during ambulance strikes

Dame Esther Rantzen has warned that some older people ‘may well die’.

The Independent UK

Ambulance workers and NHS staff to strike days before Christmas in pay row

The strike will happen a day after members of the Royal College of Nursing stage their second walkout, also over pay.

The Guardian - UK

Teachers and nurses ‘ready to quit’ over delays to pay rises, union leaders warn

Newly appointed cabinet ministers are under pressure to swiftly resolve wage deals for public sector workers or face them leaving their professions in coming weeks

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Covid-19 taken 'terrible toll' on ambulance service stress levels with more than half 'overwhelmed'

The impact of Covid-19 and subsequent pressures on the NHS has led to high levels of stress for ambulance service staffers

The Independent UK

Ambulance workers overwhelmed because of pressures they face – report

Unison claimed the system is ‘creaking at the seams’.

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