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More than 500,000 workers across multiple public sectors go on strike in the United Kingdom, forcing

thousands of schools to close and many services to be delayed or cancelled, amid disputes over pay and working conditions. It is the largest industrial action in the UK since 2010.

Published February 1, 2023· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2021–present United Kingdom cost of living crisis.

More than 500,000 workers across multiple public sectors go on strike in the United Kingdom, forcing thousands of schools to close and many services to be delayed or cancelled, amid disputes over pay and working conditions. It is the largest industrial action in the UK since 2010.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2023-02-01).