London Underground strikes that were scheduled for this week have been suspended following a last-minute shift in position by Transport for London (TfL).

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union had planned 24-hour walkouts on Tuesday and Thursday over concerns regarding new rosters, fatigue, and safety issues related to a proposed four-day working week.The union announced the suspension on Monday after TfL changed its stance, allowing further discussions on members' concerns.However, the dispute is far from resolved, with the RMT warning that additional strike action could follow if progress is not made.Strikes previously planned for mid-June have also been called off, but new dates of June 2 and June 4 have been set as potential action days.

TfL's director of customer operations expressed pleasure at the decision, highlighting the benefits of the voluntary four-day week for both drivers' work-life balance and service reliability.

Business representatives welcomed the news but emphasized the need for a long-term resolution to avoid economic impacts on London ahead of a busy summer period.Tube users will avoid disruption this week, but uncertainty remains in the ongoing negotiations.