Tube strike: London Underground makes new offer to unions in bid to avoid industrial action

The two sides met for fresh talks to try to break the deadlocked row over plans to launch a new all-night service from September

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London Underground has made a revised offer to unions in a bid to avert next week's Tube strike, according to sources.

The two sides met for fresh talks at the conciliation service Acas to try to break the deadlocked row over plans to launch a new all-night service from September.

The unions rejected an earlier offer on pay and conditions.

Workers went on strike earlier this month, closing the Tube network completely, and are due to stage a fresh 24-hour walkout from the evening of August 5.

It is understood that the revised offer was made during this morning's talks, with unions likely to respond early next week.

Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said: "A new offer has been tabled today.

"Our London Underground reps will meet on Monday to look at the detail and we will take a response into the Acas talks following that meeting. RMT reiterates that next week's action remains on."

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