Last-minute talks bid to halt first Bank of England strike in 50 years

Talks at Acas aim to avert three-day strike by Bank maintenance, security and hospitality staff angry at 'derisory' 1% pay rise The Bank of England will hold last-ditch talks with the UK's largest trade union on Monday as the central bank attempts to avert its first strike in 50 years. The stoppage has been called over a below-inflation pay offer to the Bank's maintenance, security and hospitality staff, and was originally due to begin on Monday. However, the action has been delayed for a day to...