Strikes by London Underground workers which would have crippled Tube services this week have been suspended following progress in talks over a pay dispute.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) were due to walk out from Monday until the end of the week in protest at a 5% pay offer.The RMT announced it was suspending the planned strikes after progress in talks with Transport for London (TfL).

Strikes by London Underground workers which would have crippled Tube services this week have been suspended following progress in talks over a pay dispute.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) were due to walk out from Monday until the end of the week in protest at a 5% pay offer.The RMT announced it was suspending the planned strikes after progress in talks with Transport for London (TfL).