The GMB union says the move, aimed at improving response times, is "potentially detrimental".
It comes after a complaint that the £100 voucher scheme does not comply with equality guidelines.
Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.
Cardiff Rugby say all players and staff caught in quarantine following last month's trip to South Africa have now returned to Wales.
One man died and another was left paralysed in separate crashes involving Jordan Tedstone.
Australia win the second Ashes Test dismissing James Anderson for the final wicket off the bowling of Jhye Richardson.
The former Brexit minister insists his resignation was about policy, not Boris Johnson's leadership.
The Hypersonic Missiles singer says the magazine really helps homeless and vulnerable people.
From Monday, pubs, restaurants, cinemas and cultural venues must close by 20:00.
Australia complete a 275-run victory over England in the final session of the second Ashes Test to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Three teenagers are due to appear before magistrates following the fatal stabbing of Ramarni Crosby.
Hospitality firms say action is needed "in the next 24 hours" as they struggle with the Omicron impact.
Jonathan Rea lost his six-year grip on the World Superbike crown in 2021 while NI boxing legend boxer Carl Frampton called it a day and birthday girl Amy Hunter became a cricket record-breaker.
A Conservative councillor confirms she is stepping down after moving to Norfolk.
Ministers will keep reviewing the data "hour by hour" as they consider three options of Covid measures.
England's Jos Buttler is out hit wicket after facing 207 balls for 26 in attempting to save the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he was not made aware of Lord Frost's resignation in advance.
The deputy prime minister says Covid rules were followed in the Downing Street garden.
Nexus is predicting a £20.8m shortfall as the government's pandemic bail outs are set to end.
French authorities prevent a further 178 people making the journey on Sunday, the Home Office says.
In the countdown to the big day, BBC Scotland is picking out a selection of Christmas Crackers. Here, Sarah Harkes volleys in a stunning strike for Celtic against Hibernian.
Ryan McEvoy says Kilcoo had added drive to prove the doubters wrong after they overcame Glen in extra-time to reach the Ulster Club Football Final.
Quarterback Tom Brady is sacked four times and suffers two turnovers as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose 9-0 to the New Orleans Saints.
Brad Damms' night drone images showcase the pre-Christmas colour of Norfolk coastal towns.
Former police commander confirms he will not be joining Celtic following protests.
