Firefighters vote for UK-wide strike over pay for first time in 20 years

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS January, 2023 View in browser Firefighters vote for UK-wide strike over pay for first time in 20 years Lizzie Dearden Firefighters in the UK have voted for the first nationwide strike on pay since 2003. The Fire Brigades' Union (FBU) said it would not launch any industrial action until 9 February at the earliest, to allow employers further time to make any new offer.   Read the full story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > All the UK strike dates confirmed for February 2023 > 'Slimming pill' drug to be classified as poison after at least 33 deaths > First All Black New Zealand player comes out as openly gay Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now Simon Calder's Travel Week Every Friday, 7am (UK time) Written by Simon Calder Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.