* Ministers have agreed pay rises of up to 9 per cent for all but the most senior civil servants in a deal that virtually abandons performance-related pay, writes Ian Nash.
The deal gives a minimum of 4 per cent, but most will receive 4.7 to 9 per cent. Employers and unions in education say the deal sets a new benchmark for settlements with schools and colleges.
See www.tes.co.uk Heads back more pay for science and maths teachers, 9 FE Focus, 23
