New wave of UK strikes looms as pay deals spur unions to bargain harder

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Britain’s unions are upping the ante in their demands for pay rises following a number of recent offers made to striking doctors and train drivers, as concerns grow about further industrial action in the coming months.

Local government unions are among labour-rights groups gearing up for a fight, after a 2.5 per cent…