British trade union in further and higher education
Big changes to England and Wales’ criminal justice system are moving forward as overcrowding drives policy decisions. Government plans to accelerate prison construction and expand early release schemes have been revised after public backlash and safety concerns. Officials are also deporting foreign prisoners and reviewing IPP sentences to free up space, with new measures to monitor released prisoners.
Universities across Scotland are facing intensified strike action as UCU members push back against proposed cuts and job losses. Public bargaining breakdowns and high-profile disputes at Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow Caledonian, and Heriot-Watt have escalated tensions, with additional pay and workload concerns cited by staff.