The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Courtney

Teachers in England and Wales to go on strike in February and March

Nine out of 10 teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted for strike action

Wales Online · Jan 16, 2023

Teachers in England and Wales vote for strikes in pay dispute

The National Education Union has declared seven days of walkouts in February and March.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Job teacher 'wouldn't recommend' anyone do

Chemistry teacher Graham Copsey said: "It's not just about teacher pay, it's about schools in crisis not being able to recruit teachers"

Liverpool Echo · Jan 16, 2023

Struggling workers suffer worst wage growth in 50 years as Tories refuse pay deals

And as industrial action grows across the country, No10 was accused of deliberately scuppering pay deals to pick a fight with those trying to improve poor wages

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Strike summit blasts government 'picking fight with unions' to hide economic failures

The Mirror this evening hosted a summit of Union bosses in our headquarters to answer questions from readers as thousands of workers prepare to walk out in the coming weeks

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Disadvantaged pupils fall further behind peers in reading and maths, study shows

The findings have prompted those behind the research to call for pupil premium funding – which is targeted at poorer pupils – to be protected.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

‘Highly disturbing’ study finds mental health issues rising among young people

A sample of almost 13,000 young people across England who were in Year 11 in 2021 also found differences in the mental health of different genders.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

School meals industry ‘on its knees’ faced with shortages and rising costs

Some providers using more processed food and ditching British meat as prices soar, poll finds

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

'Childhood hunger is the shocking reality for millions of families across the UK'

We are facing the worst cost of living crisis in a generation and wages are not keeping pace with rising bills. Neither are benefits and this is hitting the most vulnerable the hardest, writes Kevin Courtney

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

Paralysis from Tory leadership race is damaging pay talks, say doctors and teachers

Union warnings of strike action in key public sectors are coupled with fears of schools funding crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022