8 h. ago New firebrand teaching union boss suggests he will fight to stay on despite legal challenge to his appointment

Matt Wrack, general secretary of the NASUWT, claimed the outcry over his post was due to a 'hatchet job' by the media and the Tories.

Economics

18 h. ago Union boss criticises Labour’s net zero policy in fresh blow to Miliband

Sharon Graham’s attack came as Sir Tony Blair clarified his criticism of Labour’s net zero policies

Events

3 d. ago Teacher union must pay £78,000 in legal fees over appointment of firebrand leader with no classroom experience after it was forced into U

An emergency High Court hearing convened yesterday after the NASUWT made Matt Wrack its general secretary while wrongfully blocking another candidate.

Economics

7 d. ago Teaching union faces legal action over appointment of firebrand leader amid anti

Matt Wrack, a hard-Left Jeremy Corbyn ally, was appointed uncontested as the General Secretary of the NASUWT despite being a former fireman with no teaching experience.

Politics

2 w. ago Teachers will strike this autumn to 'make Labour MPs pay' unless they get more cash, says union boss

The National Education Union (NEU) said it is poised to mobilise its half a million members to cause political damage to the Government.

Economics

2 w. ago Belmar Engineering: Scottish engineering firm collapses with loss of nearly 50 jobs

“This is the second local engineering company that has appointed me liquidator in the last month and perhaps reflects the challenges facing this type of business at the moment”

Economics

2 w. ago Scottish engineering firm collapses with loss of nearly 50 jobs

“This is the second local engineering company that has appointed me liquidator in the last month and perhaps reflects the challenges facing this type of business at the moment”

Economics

2 w. ago Birmingham's crippling bin strikes could spread to other parts of UK, warns Union boss

Unite boss Sharon Graham says there is "absolutely" a chance that the ongoing strikes by bin workers in Birmingham could spread - with Sheffield and Peterborough most at risk

Events

2 w. ago Halfords appoints new boss as ‘very challenging’ retail market unlikely to ease

The group hailed rising sales last year, but added that it has been forced to mitigate £23 million in rising costs and taxes from the October budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Rebekah Vardy finally vows to move on from Wagatha Christie saga after being ordered to pay Coleen Rooney's £1.6m legal fees including £2,000 Nobu stay

Rebekah Vardy said she was 'respectfully disappointed' to have lost her costs appeal, but posted an image of skiing, hours after it was confirmed she would have to pay a £1.6 million bill.

Economics

3 w. ago Now even a union boss calls for a total mobile phone ban in schools to ease 'pressure' on teachers and warns pupils are accessing 'damaging' porn

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), joined the growing chorus demanding a ban, saying it would alleviate the pressure on parents and teachers.

Events

4 w. ago Union boss tells Angela Rayner ‘government can’t sit on hands’ over Birmingham bin strike row

Leaked letter reveals Unite's Sharon Graham told Deputy PM: 'Let me be very clear that the pay of these workers is being cut by a Labour Council under your watch.'

Politics