Lucy Powell in new row with union bosses over 'underfunded' 3.5% teacher pay rise

Daily Mail - Oct 7, 2026

Lucy Powell, the Education Secretary, is facing a fight from the NASUWT teaching union, which said the pay rise remains 'underfunded'.

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