Border Force strike

But she said she would not compromise on security at the border to ease the expected queues and delays, and told would-be travellers to expect long waits.

[Mark Serwotka](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/mark-serwotka) of the PCS union revealed he has written to the head of the armed forces Admiral Sir Tony Radakin warning it would be an “outrage” if government ministers sent the military in to do jobs like passport checks at the borders. barring a very exceptional circumstance, the Business Secretary and I have confidence in our power networks.” Nor have I ever been warned or spoken to by the Whips Office about any allegations of misconduct. And excepting a very exceptional circumstance, we are confident that we will continue supply throughout the winter.” On the wider situation in relation to energy supply, I am working closely with my colleague (Business Secretary Grant Shapps). [TUC](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/tuc) and the [Unison](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/unison) public sector union demanded a face to face meeting with chancellor [Jeremy Hunt](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/jeremy-hunt) for “meaningful” talks on pay to avert industrial action. [Rishi Sunak](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/rishi-sunak)’s government is looking at whether [NHS](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/nhs) staff and other workers in the emergency services could be banned from taking part in strikes, cabinet minister [Gillian Keegan](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/gillian-keegan) has said. [strikes](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/strikes) by [Border Force](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/border-force) officials will “undeniably” cause serious disruption to hundreds of thousands of travellers hoping to use ports and [airports](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/airports). [strikes](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/strikes) by [Border Force](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/border-force) officials will “undeniably” cause [serious disruption to hundreds of thousands of travellers ](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/train-strike-dates-this-week-december-2022-2023-b2240424.html)hoping to use ports and [airports](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/airports). [cost of living crisis](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/cost-of-living-crisis) set to deepen, the disputes will inevitably grow fiercer. [strikes](/topic/strikes), there will be [undeniable serious disruption](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/when-is-royal-mail-on-strike-in-december-b2240419.html) caused to many thousands of people who have holiday plans. [Suella Braverman](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/suella-braverman) has warned Britons to “think carefully” before going ahead with plans to travel abroad this Christmas.

The Public and Commercial Services union confirmed the walkout would take place over the festive period at five major UK airports. FILE PHOTO: Passengers ...

[Trade unions have been calling for better pay](https://inews.co.uk/news/rail-workers-striking-why-2022-train-strikes-explained-pay-dispute-2014314?ico=in-line_link) for their members amid the cost of living crisis, with [inflation now at a 40-year high of 11.1 per cent](https://inews.co.uk/news/inflation-hits-41-year-high-of-11-1-amid-cost-of-living-crisis-1974153?ico=in-line_link). Let me be clear: our dispute is with the employer. Mr Serwotka also raised the prospect of co-ordinated action with other unions involved in disputes. Mr Serwotka has met Government ministers but he said they were refusing to increase a 2 per cent pay rise. They are desperate. We encourage all parties to resolve this dispute quickly.” Minister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick, said: “The union’s decision to strike over the festive period is unjustifiable and will ruin the plans of thousands of families and businesses across the country. Mr Serwotka said his first responsibility was to his members, many of whom were “in tears” at having to cope with the cost of living crisis. More than 100,000 PCS members have voted to strike and Mr Serwotka said more government departments will be affected by strikes in the new year. [struggling with the cost of living crisis](https://inews.co.uk/topic/cost-of-living-crisis?ico=in-line_link). [This walkout comes in addition to strikes](https://inews.co.uk/news/christmas-strike-dates-when-train-rail-royal-mail-nurse-strikes-planned-2022-holidays-2013872?ico=in-line_link) organised by the [Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) on national rail](https://inews.co.uk/news/trains-running-christmas-when-rail-strikes-december-2022-travel-holidays-2012653?ico=in-line_link) services and [the Eurostar](https://inews.co.uk/news/when-eurostar-train-strikes-dates-december-2022-rail-2002737?ico=in-line_link). “We are working closely with airlines and Border Force on mitigation plans for potential strike action by Border Force officers and these plans will now be implemented for the notified days.