Fire fighters warn against 999 reforms
Press Review 4 January 2005
The government's plans to reform fire emergency call centres face "a very high risk of total failure", according to a leaked confidential report from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Jane Kennedy MP - Department for Work and Pensions minister
Interview 3 December 2004
The work minister tells ePolitix.com how she intends to help the millions of people classed as "economically inactive" get back into work.
MPs criticise failure to resolve NHS suspensions
News Article 16 November 2004
The NHS is spending too much money paying staff who have been suspended from work, a committee of MPs has said.
Investors in People UK
Government Affairs Website
FBU calls off fire strikes
Press Review 27 August 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has called off planned strikes after reaching an agreement with employers in the long running pay and conditions dispute.
Fire strikes off as agreement reached
News Article 26 August 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has called off planned strikes after reaching an agreement with employers in the long running pay and conditions dispute.
Hopes rise for fire deal
Press Review 26 August 2004
Both sides in the fire fighters' dispute are cautiously optimistic about an imminent deal.
Contractors to break fire strike
Press Review 25 August 2004
Fire engines could be requisitioned by private contractors if crews strike next month.
British Airways strike dates announced
News Article 16 August 2004
The GMB has announced dates for a series of 24-hour strikes if pay talks with British Airways fail.
Ministers warned over fire dispute
Press Review 16 August 2004
Trade union leaders have told John Prescott that the firefighters’ pay dispute could “sour industrial relations” and threaten Labour’s public services agenda.
Civil servants protest over pay offer
News Article 9 August 2004
Civil servants in Northern Ireland are striking this week as part of a continuing pay dispute.
Employers split over fire dispute
Press Review 6 August 2004
A difference of opinion within the local government fire authority employers came into the open on Thursday when the chairwoman of the negotiating team resigned.
Troops called up late to cover fire strike
Press Review 5 August 2004
Over 11,000 troops are being called up after the Fire Brigades Union ordered a ballot for a nationwide strike.
Troops on standby to cover for FBU strikes
News Article 4 August 2004
Following the break down of pay talks, the armed forces have been put on standby to cover any industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union.
Army facing fire duties
Press Review 4 August 2004
Following the collapse of pay talks this week, the army is set to be called up to provide cover for any future strikes by fire fighters.
