Firefighters in England and Wales are to stage a new series of strikes in a long-running pensions row.
Fire Brigades Union members will walk out at noon on Saturday for two hours, then for a further hour at 22:59 BST.
Strikes will be held at the same times each day until August 16.
The government has accused the FBU of an "illogical" approach, but the union accused them of "walking away" from talks after the new fire minister cancelled a planned meeting.
They said they had been due to meet Penny Mordaunt on Thursday, with FBU assistant general secretary Andy Dark saying she had "scuppered an opportunity to find a solution".
'Unacceptably high'Firefighters have already held walkouts over ministers' plans to raise their retirement age from 55 to 60 and increase their pension contributions, with the first taking place last September.
The union says it fears many members could fail the fitness tests required to remain on active duty in their late 50s and have to leave the service as a result.
The FBU also said proposals would mean that if firefighters opted for early retirement, the reduction in their pension would be "unacceptably high".
But the government says the deal on offer is fair.
Fire brigades will put contingency plans in place during the industrial action, including the use of contract staff, but fewer fire engines will be available.
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