Wales aiming to match England on teachers' pay award, minister says (opens original article in a new tab)

Wales' education minister states the government aims to match England's teacher pay rise, while delaying a pay review report and restricting mobile phone use in schools.

• Wales' education minister says the new government aims to match England's teacher pay rise.
• The Welsh government delayed publishing a pay review report for 2026-27 to consider its recommendations.
• The minister emphasized the need to align pay awards with England while considering budget constraints.
• Wales plans to restrict mobile phone use in schools during the school day.