Just a reminder for everyone complaining about the strikes next week that if teachers were being paid anywhere close to what they deserve we wouldn't be in this mess. Maths isn't my strength but I'll try to explain:
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The actual rate a teacher at that level earns now is ยฃ43685. Over ยฃ10000 less.
Add to this the stresses and strains of the job it means our recruitment and retention rates are awful. Dubious? Ask the teen in your life how many supply teachers they've had this year.
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The Titanic sub billionaire rescue mission is entering final hours of hope to find survivors.
Meanwhile in Italy & Greece, search & rescue to save people at sea is criminalised.
Pia Klemp is among those facing jail for rescuing migrants #r4today#FreePia https://t.co/RD730mB8g4
If I was worried about people comparing me to 1930s Germany, my next move probably wouldn't be to shut down all criticism on the national broadcasting service
You wonโt get to see Gary Lineker on Match of the Day on Saturday night
But donโt forget to tune into Lord Sugar on the Apprentice. 9pm BBC1 every Thursday!