contingency

Matt Davies, from Stagecoach, said the company would continue to work towards a resolution and was preparing contingency plans if the drivers go ahead with "unnecessary strike action".

“Their reputations are on the line. Our reputations are on the line. Nobody’s saying there’s no risks. But there are contingencies ... mitigation strategies, security packages and contractual regimes that equally meet that risk,” he said.

Faculty are exploring how student lab workers can remain employed, and making contingency plans for more cuts.

According to figures published by the Home Office earlier this week, 131 of more than 300 local authorities in the UK currently house asylum seekers in "contingency accommodation", primarily made up of hotels.

According to data published by the Home Office on Thursday, 131 of the UK's over 300 local authorities currently house asylum seekers in so-called contingency accommodation, primarily made up of hotels.