UK’s Jeremy Hunt Hopeful of Imminent Pay Deal to End Strikes by Nurses, Ambulance Workers
- Chancellor says dispute could be resolved as soon as Thursday
- Nurses and ambulance workers holding talks with government
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said he’s optimistic about reaching a pay deal with health unions as soon as Thursday to avert further strikes by nurses and ambulance workers.
“We have had some very positive discussions, but let’s see where it ends up today,” Hunt told BBC radio on Thursday. “I am hopeful that we will have an agreement.”