Civil service unions to enter new pay talks with UK government

Prospect and FDA suspend strike action after offer of ‘meaningful’ talks, with PCS also attending

Civil service unions are to enter new talks with the government on pay, believing ministers may finally be willing to offer more money to match rises given to health and teaching staff.

Two unions, Prospect and the FDA, said they would be suspending strike action and ballots because the government said it was willing to engage in “meaningful” talks.