The Government has made an enhanced offer to resolve the public sector pensions dispute, but unions are continuing to plan for strike action on 30 November.

The new proposals include improved transitional protections for those closest to retirement and increased accrual rates within the major public service schemes compared to their previous position. There would also be a long-term commitment to any agreed reforms not being reopened within the next 25 years.

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An estimated 35,000 people across Britain face the prospect of losing their home between now and Christmas day, Shelter says today.

The warning comes as the charity launches its new advertising campaign showing that every two minutes someone faces losing their home. This could mean an estimated 35,000 people – 630 people a day – will receive a letter threatening the loss of their home between now and Christmas which could see them ending up in court, fighting to keep their home.

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