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Leading news and reaction from UCU.
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26 January 2026
UCU has today condemned the blocking by Israel of a delegation of education leaders trying to visit Palestine as part of International Day of Education. The delegation,…
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20 January 2026
UCU is deeply concerned by the length of time people connected to alleged actions involving Palestine Action are being held on remand. In a democratic society,…
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14 January 2026
Staff at 17 colleges across England will begin three days of strike action from today after bosses refused to make fair offers over pay and working conditions,…
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19 December 2025
On Wednesday 17 December, after an agonising wait of 15 hours, Palestinian Action protester Qesser Zuhrah was eventually allowed access to hospital medical treatment,…
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14 November 2025
UCU has today welcomed the recommendations of the Commons Justice Select Committee as part of its inquiry into prison rehabilitation but urged the government to…
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30 September 2025
Responding to Keir Starmer's conference speech, UCU has today called on Labour to confirm college teachers will get a pay rise so it can implement its Plan for…
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10 September 2025
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has today called on the Labour government to stop its 'serious escalation in authoritarianism', announced UCU. TUC delegates agreed…
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9 September 2025
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) today reversed its support for increased defence spending, as union delegates voted for a motion brought by UCU and backed by nine…
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9 September 2025
UCU has today denounced Ofsted's decision to press ahead with its new report card system, warning it will increase pressure on education staff and deepen the culture…
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6 September 2025
Teaching unions have today (Saturday 6 September) joined together to demand the government initiates a review of the link between the state pension age and the…
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