Newcastle University Staff to Strike for 14 Days in March

Newcastle University staff have announced 14 days of strike action in March 2025, following the university's approval of plans to cut £30m from its budget, potentially affecting 300 jobs. The University and College Union (UCU) has set strike dates across four weeks, starting March 4th. The industrial action comes as the university grapples with a £35 million deficit. Staff will also engage in ongoing actions short of a full strike from March 4th. The university expresses disappointment but aims to work constructively with unions. This strike is part of a wider trend of industrial action in UK universities facing financial challenges.
Source: ITV News, BBC News