Unite has been given an extension to a deadline for declaring strikes in the British fuel tanker drivers dispute so that peace talks can continue.

Fresh talks aimed at resolving the bitter British Airways cabin crew dispute will be held in the next few days after new proposals were put forward by the conciliation service Acas.

New proposals to end the dispute between British Airways and the Unite union were put forward by the arbitration service Acas today.

Talks aimed at averting a series of strikes by British Airways cabin crew ended in disarray tonight after scores of demonstrators stormed the building where the meeting was being held.

British Airways will meet Unite union representatives today in a last-ditch attempt to avert the planned round of strikes by cabin crew.