Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes by London Underground workers which would have crippled Tube services this week have been suspended following progress in talks over a pay dispute. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) were due to walk out from Monday until the end of the week in protest at a five per cent pay offer. The RMT announced it was suspending the planned strikes after progress in talks with Transport for London (TfL). RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Following further positive discussions today, the negotiations on a pay deal for our Londo…