BBC strike to coincide with Tory conference

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Trade unions have served the BBC with strike dates that coincide with the Conservative Party conference and the government spending review, after shunning a new pensions offer from the broadcast giant.

The National Union of Journalists, Bectu and Unite confirmed they have given the BBC notice of strike action on 5 and 6 October - during the Tory conference in Birmingham - and further walk outs on...

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