Unison Calls for Strike Ballot Among Dudley Council School Workers Over Pay Dispute Wednesday, June 24, 2026 strike unison dudley council pay education localgovernment inflation workers services Dudley Council workers are facing the prospect of strike action as trade union Unison has rejected a proposed 3.3% pay increase from local government employers. Unison plans to ballot its 200,000 local government and school … Read More
Birmingham and Black Country Schools Close Early Amid Extreme Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 birmingham blackcountry schoolclosures extremeheat metoffice remotelearning heatwave safety education councils A number of schools across Birmingham and the Black Country have announced early closures or complete shutdowns due to a rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office. Parents have been notified throughout Tuesday as … Read More
77 Schools in England Confirm Early Closures Amid 38C Heatwave - Full List Inside Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools closures england metoffice extremeheat safety education temperature warning As the UK braces for a historic heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 38C, over 75 schools across England have announced early closures to safeguard students and staff. The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning … Read More
Exact Temperature Threshold for UK Schools to Consider Closure Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools temperature closure uk education safety metoffice neu nasuwt As the UK faces an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C, teaching unions have clarified the temperature at which schools should consider closing or implementing additional safety measures. Currently, there is no … Read More
UK Heatwave Prompts Closure of 41 Schools Amid Rare Red Weather Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools closures metoffice ukweather extremeheat heatwarning education naht healthrisks A severe heatwave sweeping across England and Wales has forced the closure of 41 schools on Tuesday, following an unprecedented red warning issued by the Met Office. Temperatures are forecast to approach 40°C, potentially … Read More
Birmingham School to Close Sutton Coldfield Site Amid Rising VAT and Financial Pressures Monday, June 22, 2026 education birmingham vat independentschools closure suttoncoldfield highclare finance policy schools Highclare School, a long-established independent school in Birmingham, is set to close its historic Woodfield preparatory site in Sutton Coldfield, citing financial challenges linked to increasing VAT charges and other rising … Read More