John Prescott: Emergency legislation statement in full
News Article 20 March 2003
The full text of John Prescott's statement to the Commons.
Prescott to impose pay and conditions on fire service
News Article 20 March 2003
John Prescott is set to introduce emergency legislation to impose new terms and conditions on the fire service.
Fire strike is called off
Press Review 19 March 2003
Iraq: Fire fighters set to postpone strike
Press Review 18 March 2003
Fire fighters urged to postpone strike
News Article 18 March 2003
With Britain on the brink of war with Iraq, the Fire Brigades Union has been urged to call off the 24-hour strike planned for Thursday.
Fire fighters consider ditching strike
News Article 17 March 2003
Fire fighters are considering whether to delay their strike this week to avoid adding disrupting military action against Iraq.
FBU considers halting strike
Press Review 17 March 2003
Jenkin in row over fire union strike plan
News Article 15 March 2003
The shadow defence secretary has been criticised after accusing fire fighters of "behaving like Saddam's friends" in planning to strike as war with Iraq looms.
Prescott hits out at fire fighters' employers
Press Review 14 March 2003
FBU announces new strike date
Press Review 13 March 2003
Fire union sets new strike date
News Article 12 March 2003
After the collapse of negotiations, fire fighters have announced that a new strike will go ahead next week.
Fire fighters lobby MPs
News Article 12 March 2003
Fire fighters have descended on Westminster to lobby the government over stalled pay talks.
Fire fighters poised to strike again
Press Review 12 March 2003
FBU decides against fresh strike action
News Article 11 March 2003
Fire union chiefs have decided against setting new strike dates despite failing to reach a deal with employers.
FBU set for further strike action
Press Review 11 March 2003
