Government reverses plan to stop hourly pay for coastguard volunteers
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Government reverses plan to stop hourly pay for coastguard volunteers

16 Jul 2026 · Originally published 16 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers
Ministers have abandoned a proposal to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay following widespread criticism from the service and unions. The decision ensures that these essential rescue workers will continue to be compensated for their time, preventing a potential exodus of experienced staff that could have compromised maritime safety.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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