8
Nov
Firefighters warn of unsafe cuts in Tyne and Wear
Firefighters expressed both shock and anger at the announcement from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (TWFRA) that due to government cuts to the tune of £3.6m they intend to...
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7
Nov
Fire Brigades Union condemns attacks on firefighters
Today, as the Scottish Parliament debates attacks on emergency service workers and thanks them for all the work they do - the Fire Brigades Union condemns verbal and physical attacks...
5
Nov
Herts politicians consider plans to cut a further 50 firefighter jobs
Hertfordshire’s politicians have revealed that they plan to make a further round of cuts to the county’s fire and rescue service despite the government commitment to ‘end austerity’....
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anna Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 5 - 9 November 2018
The parties concluded their arguments on the sex and race discrimination claims on day 5 and the government responded to our analysis...
anna Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 4 - 8 November 2018
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 4 - 8 November 2018 The day started with a detailed examination of what is...
anna Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 3 – 7 November 2018
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 3 – 7 november 2018 Introduction The hearing deals with appeals...
