Reeves faces pay demand for teachers and nurses
- The Times reports that the pressure is on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to offer a pay rise to millions of public sector workers. The paper says independent review bodies have suggested a near 4% increase for teachers, and just under 3% for NHS staff – more than ministers had budgeted for. The government is expected to accept the proposals, according to the paper, but the report notes it still faces the prospect of industrial action. One NHS source is quoted as saying the offer “will go down really badly”.
- Violent criminals are set to be tried without juries in new government plans.