Thousands of UK firefighters to be balloted for strikes over pay

Union says 32,500 of its members including control room staff will vote amid huge anger' at falling pay

Tens of thousands of firefighters and control room staff are to be balloted for strikes over pay in the latest outbreak of industrial unrest sweeping the UK.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said 32,500 of its members across Britain would vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.