Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief with news that this week’s planned Tube strikes have been called off.

Unions representing London Underground workers due to walk out again in a row over all-night Tube services have suspended their action.

The decision was taken after last-ditch talks today ahead of two 24-hour strikes from Tuesday and Thursday evenings which would have caused travel chaos in the capital.

Unions are in dispute over pay and shifts for the new service, which is due to start at weekends from September 12.

It is not all good news, with new dates of walkouts for September 8 and 10 if a deal is not reached or Night Tube is imposed.

Unite regional officer Hugh Roberts said: "There are still some remaining sticking points, but we feel sufficient progress has been made to suspend industrial action as an act of goodwill.

"We will continue to approach talks with London Underground in a positive manner.

“We trust that London Underground management seize this opportunity to reach a deal that fully addresses our members' concerns and secures a successful future for night running on the Tube."

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) unions have also suspended their strike action.

The drivers' union Aslef had already decided not to strike this week.