England's teachers are set to receive a long-awaited pay boost, with a 3.5% increase to their salaries announced by the government. The move aims to address the growing concerns over teacher recruitment and retention, as well as the rising cost of living. Despite the increase, teaching unions have expressed disappointment that the rise does not go far enough in addressing the sector's long-standing pay disparities. The pay hike is expected to benefit around 450,000 teachers across England, but it remains to be seen whether the increase will be enough to stem the tide of teacher shortages in the country's schools.
