The Latest Breaking News from the National Education Union

Teacher union pauses ballot for strike action after government ‘willing to put its money where its mouth is’

A formal ballot of NEU teacher members in state schools in England on strike action was due to launch on October 3 and close on December 15

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Teachers in England offered 3.5% pay rise from September

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has recommended a 3.5% pay rise this September and an additional 3% increase next year

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Teachers in England could strike after schools told they must fund pay rises

Teachers are set to receive a 3.5% pay rise from September – but schools have been told they must partially fund this

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Nando’s-style grading won’t keep pupils safe or boost good teaching, union says

Schools in England will be graded across a variety of different areas.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Climate groups call for UK wealth tax to make super-rich fund sustainable economy

Growing number of campaigners urge government to ensure green investment is not done ‘on backs of the poor’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Teaching union will make Labour pay ‘high political price’ without improved pay

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, warned that members ‘stand ready’ to take strike action.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Ofsted inspection system placing teachers in ‘imminent serious danger’ – union

The claim was made at the annual conference of the National Education Union in Harrogate.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Schools could face strikes as early as autumn if pay remains ‘unacceptable’

The National Education Union leader has called on the Government to take the ‘necessary steps to avoid a confrontation’ with the teaching profession.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Teaching union accuses Reform UK of being ‘racist and far-right’

Nigel Farage has said he will ‘go to war’ with the National Education Union if his party wins the next General Election.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Teaching union votes to launch strike ballot if pay offer remains ‘unacceptable’

It comes after National Education Union teacher members in England suggested they would be willing to take action over pay.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025