As such they are demanding above-inflation pay increases, plus additional money to ensure any rise is not taken from existing school budgets.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/why-are-teachers-striking-b2327973.html

The bus company has offered a two-year deal which includes a 10.5% rise backdated to July, followed by an 11.2% increase from January 2024 and a further above-inflation rise, subject to a minimum 4% increase, from July 2024.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-67546581?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

There has also been an above-inflation increase to the fostering minimum allowance received by carers, while changes to tax and benefit allowances for most carers are said to mean an average tax cut of £450 a year.

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/councillor-fix-anomaly-call-improve-27852638