Government: Strikes are 'completely unnecessary'
Immigration Minister Damian Green says the strikes being held by public sector workers across the country today are completely unnecessary.
He said the public sector needs to accept "their share" of the Government austerity cuts and that private sector workers will feel little sympathy for them.
A view from the picket lines
Have today's public sector strikes had the desired impact or did they simply fall short?
Union leaders warn of more strikes after day of action
Unions have warned that strikes by public sector workers in the row over pensions will continue following a day of walkouts and protests.
Britain's borders prepare for strike action
UKBA workers strike against government cuts, but can Britain's borders be properly policed with a cut to their workforce?