Tube strikes called off after union talks

BBC

Planned strikes on the London Underground have been suspended following talks over pay between the Aslef union and Transport for London.

Industrial action was due to begin on Thursday and a walkout was also planned for next Tuesday.

Aslef said it had been given a "significantly improved" offer by London Underground management and it would discuss that offer with union members on Thursday.

Finn Brennan, from Aslef, said the union was "pleased" strike action had been averted at this time.

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