Rishi Sunak's promised anti-strike laws to curb the power of militant union barons could be unveiled as early as today.
The long-awaited legislation is expected to include 'minimum service' levels in key sectors - such as rail, education, fire and border security.
Employers could be able to sue unions and sack staff if these basic functions are not maintained.
The measures should be brought before Parliament by the end of the month, although they are unlikely to be in place for the current wave of industrial action.
The government faces a battle in the House of Lords, with Labour branding the move an 'attack on the right to strike' and unions threatening to ask the courts to step in.
