NEGOTIATIONS to end the long-running dispute over teachers’ pay are on the verge of collapse, two teaching unions have said.
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Pay-grade error civil servant given compromise agreement
A COMPROMISE agreement has been given to one of the civil servants responsible for incorrectly increasing the pay of 126 social workers and health professionals in 2017 – an error which it is estimated will cost the taxpayer £750,000.
Pay rise was ‘dreadful mistake’
A ‘DREADFUL mistake’ had to be corrected and a proper regrading process should be completed by March, the vice-chairman of the States Employment Board has said after it emerged a pay rise awarded to a group of medical professionals was to be rescinded.
Strike warnings after funding vote is defeated
MORE strike action could be taken after States Members voted to reject using States reserves to fund improved public sector pay offers.
Sturgeon: Temporary easing of Covid-19 rules at Christmas will ease isolation
The First Minister spoke after the joint approach was agreed across the UK, to allow some easting of restrictions between December 23 and 27.
SNP ‘could not have been clearer’ in response to MP’s rule breach
Nicola Sturgeon has denied Margaret Ferrier’s claims she was ‘hung out to dry’ by the party after posting a statement online.
Did you take drugs? – Jersey’s ministers respond to drug survey
WE asked ministers and assistant ministers whether they had ever taken illegal drugs. We received a variety of answers.
Strikes ‘likely to disrupt’ sailings
ISLANDERS travelling to and from the UK and Guernsey on Monday should not see any disruption as a result of Customs strike action – but those making European journeys may be affected.
Camilla’s praise for fierce young boxers as she tours gym
The duchess carried out engagements in Brixton, south London.
Union disappointed following Constable’s salary comments
A UNION has reacted with disappointment after an Assistant Chief Minister said States Members deserved more money, despite telling public-sector workers there was no more cash to pay them.

