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Followed by a year and online learning, they have just got back to normal, things are just about starting to get back into the swing and then we are being, we are facing possibly months of strikes. universities uk, which represents vice chancellors, said its frustrating to be facing industrial action over pensions but is working to reduce the impact on students. there are many things that we can do in universities to make sure that the students dont suffer. we can change deadlines, we can change...

Concern about the omicron variant. the leader of the house of commons and conservative mpjacob rees—mogg is under investigation by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. the leader of the scottish conservatives, douglas ross, is as well. the commissioner�*s website says mr rees—mogg is being investigated for a potential breach of the rules on registering outside earnings. staff from 58 universities across the uk have begun a three—day strike. it�*s to protest about their pay, pe...

And ijust feel it needs a radical, radical change. many protesting say this is about protecting pensions, and say vice chancellors want to make changes to the scheme they on all based on a flawed evaluation of finances. our members are looking at 35% cut to their guaranteed pension, and we are arguing it is not necessary. the key reason why is, the valuation that suggested there was a deficit and therefore a need to change, that was conducted in march last year. there was a global economic shutd...

Across the uk are starting three days of industrial strike action. the main disputes are over pensions, pay, and working conditions, and there are worries more strikes could take place if a deal cannot be reached. our education correspondent, elaine dunkley reports. preparing for a picket line. these strikes are about pensions, pay and working conditions, every year, we are seeing more colleagues on fixed term contracts and really insecure contracts. you know, its got to a point where i dont fee...

Preparing for a picket line. these strikes are about pensions, pay and working conditions. every year, we are seeing more colleagues on fixed term contracts and really insecure contracts. you know, its got to a point where i dont feel like i can recommend this line of work to anybody any more and thats really heartbreaking for me. the average member stands to lose around 35% of their pension, which in their retirement, that obviously is going to make a really significant difference to their qual...

Translation: we were in the british waters. . the driver of our boat confirmed that to me. he died, among others, but he had this app that showed our location and it said that we were on the british side. thats why we called the british authorities. mohammad still suffers from hypothermia that left him with injuries in both his legs. but the young somali tells me that its the emotional trauma from that fateful night that will haunt him for the rest of his life. bbc news, calais, france. workers ...

Of strikes followed by a year and a half of online learning, they have just got back to normal, things are just about starting to get back into the swing and then we are being, we are facing possibly months of strikes. universities uk, which represents vice chancellors, said its frustrating to be facing industrial action over pensions but its working to reduce the impact on students. there are many things that we can do in universities to make sure that the students dont suffer. we can change de...

Them are about travel. from this morning, anyone travelling from the uk to spain, who is over the age of 12, will need to show proof they have been double—vaccinated. previously, a negative pcr test would have been acceptable for entry into the country but the rules have been tightened because of concern about the new omicron variant. three students have been killed in a shooting at a school in michigan. eight other people, including one teacher, were also injured in the attack in the town of ...

About their futures. we are also paying for our staff to get paid a decent pay, and have decent working conditions, which theyre not getting. so, i mean, we should be in solidarity with them because their fight is our fight. a lot of people are very angry because theyjust dont think its fair that after a year of strikes followed by a year and a half of online learning, they have just got back to normal, things are just about starting to get back into the swing and then we are being, we are facin...

This is bbc news. im ben brown. the headlines... the nhs gears up for a major expansion of the vaccine booster programme, with all adults in england to be offered the jab by the end of january. when you get your call, this is really part of a national mission where you can play a part. please do, you know, a step up and roll up your sleeves and get protected. more disruption for students as university staff begin a three—day trike over pay, working conditions and pensions. around 25,000 people...