Teachers to strike for seven days as volunteers to keep schools open

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View online January 17, 2023 1 / Teachers to strike for seven days as schools told to use volunteers to stay open Schools have been told they can use volunteers to stay open after teachers voted to strike on seven days between now and mid-March in a row over pay.   Teachers across England and Wales have voted to strike over the next two months amid fears walkouts will lead to a return to online lessons and Covid-style classes.   Nine out of 10 members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted for the action and the union passed the 50 per cent ballot turnout required by law. 2 / Shame of the Met: Demand for answers from police force as officer revealed as one of UK's worst serial rapists 'We have failed,' commissioner admits after decades of missed opportunities to stop predator 3 / Nurses to stage two more strikes in February as ministers fail to negotiate on pay demands Escalation 'understandable' but 'very worrying' as health service 'already stretched far too thin', says NHS Providers 4 / Boris Johnson to publish memoir 'like no other' after signing book deal HarperCollins have signed the deal with the former PM 5 / Russia warns any Challenger tanks sent to Ukraine from Britain 'will burn' Kremlin insists new supplies would not change situation on ground The Big Question Where could snow hit the UK in next two days as temperatures plunge to -10C? Temperatures are plunging below freezing this week with thick blankets of snow settling in parts of the country during a cold snap. Parts of Scotland will see temperatures as low as -10C, which will likely cause dangerous icy conditions overnight, the Met Office has warned. The forecaster has issued three yellow weather warnings for snow and ice that are set to last until Wednesday. Icy surfaces and snowfall are expected across Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, northern England, northern Wales and parts of the Midlands. A wintry Sunday night has already seen 5cm of snowfall build up in Shetland Islands, with more showers expected in the next few days. For the full story click here > Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. Watch/ Italian firefighters rescue tourist who fell ill climbing iconic 380ft Florence Cathedral NUMBER OF THE DAY £6m – Boris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher HarperCollins to write a memoir that publishing sources say will earn him more than £6m. Read more here  QUOTE OF THE DAY "We have failed and I'm sorry. He should not have been a police officer." – Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley apologised after former officer David Carrick admitted 49 charges relating to 71 sexual offences including 24 rapes against 12 women, making him one of the worst serial rapists in the UK.  Read more here  We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE Other stories you might like Public urged to travel only if 'absolutely essential' due to freezing weather Rishi Sunak 'bows to Tory rebels' over prison sentences for social media bosses who fail to protect children Sleepover Killer: Inside the failures that could have stopped brutal murder of partner and three children Articles available exclusively to subscribers James Moore - Mel Stride wants to get sick and disabled people into work... here's how to do that Other newsletters you might like The Race Report Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White Sign up Inside Politics Weekdays, 8am (UK time) Written by Matt Mathers Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.