HE strikes called off as talks move forward

As a result of progress in Acas (The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) facilitated discussions, a joint statement has been agreed and released between the UCEA (University & Colleges Employers Association) and the higher education trade unions: EIS, GMB, UCU, UNISON and Unite.
The statement highlights that progress has been made in discussions around pay, but that an impasse has been reached under Acas’ new dispute procedures.
However, the employer and the unions have agr