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Chancellor Faces Backlash Over Teacher and NHS Pay Raises

4/28/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire from public sector workers as independent pay review bodies suggest a 4% raise for teachers and 3% for NHS staff, surpassing the government's proposed 2.8%. With unions threatening strikes, tensions rise over the need for full funding, sparking fears of unrest and financial strain on the budget.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire from public sector workers as independent pay review bodies suggest a 4% raise for teachers and 3% for NHS staff, surpassing the government's proposed 2.8%. With unions threatening strikes, tensions rise over the need for full funding, sparking fears of unrest and financial strain on the budget.