Strike action hits Britain
HUNDREDS of thousands of teachers, civil servants and other public sector workers will strike today in a row over pensions, despite a last ditch call from David Cameron to prevent the walkouts.
Thousands of schools will close today, causing disruption for parents as three teaching unions hold strikes.
The British Chambers of Commerce hit out at the industrial action yesterday, saying walkouts could damage the economic recovery.
“Large-scale industrial action will have a significant impact on business confidence and inward investment, which are both critical to the UK’s economic recovery,” said director general David Frost.
Delays are also expected at airports and St Pancras International train station, as workers for the UK Border Agency join the picket line leaving stand-in staff to deal with queues of international passengers.