The Latest Breaking News from National Education Union

Teacher strikes could be paused if ‘substantive progress’ made in pay dispute

The National Education Union has called on ministers to drop preconditions to talks and ‘begin serious negotiations’.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Free school meals for all primary kids in London, announces capital's mayor Sadiq Khan

The Labour politician revealed youngsters across the city will enjoy the 'lifeline' from September, with 270,000 children benefiting - saving families an estimated £440 a year

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

More teacher strikes in England look inevitable, union leaders say

NEU joint secretary says teachers will ‘not back down’ as pay negotiations with government reach stalemate

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

Richard Madeley says 'don't make me cry' after sparking backlash for behaviour on ITV Good Morning Britain

The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023

British workers unite in largest strike in a generation

Hundreds of thousands of teachers among those who walked off their jobs to demand wages that keep pace with inflation.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2023

School strikes in Wales: The schools affected, why teachers are striking and the latest on talks

A union leader accused the Welsh Government of failing to fund schools and teachers' wages adequately since devolution saying children's education is suffering as a result

Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Tens of thousands sign open letter with heartfelt messages of support for striking teachers

Walkouts by teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) in England and Wales will take place on Wednesday

Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Warning that teacher strikes could last until SUMMER - all your questions answered

Last-ditch talks with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan failed to break the deadlock on Monday, with union leaders saying the top Tory 'squandered' the chance to call off walkouts by refusing to get serious on pay

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Every strike affecting the UK in February including train drivers, teachers and nurses

More disruption is set to hit transport, health and education in the weeks ahead. It comes amid ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions

Wales Online · Jan 29, 2023

Parents urged to help teachers win battle over pay and jobs

As schools struggle to find staff for key roles, heads tell families to demand action from their MPs and to back strikers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023