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flag University of Edinburgh lecturers vote on strike mandate over £140M cuts risking 1,800 jobs, citing strong finances as unnecessary.

flag Lecturers at the University of Edinburgh are voting on a new mandate for potential strike action over proposed £140 million budget cuts that could lead to up to 1,800 job losses. flag The dispute, which began in February 2025, prompted nine days of strikes and a December 2025 agreement banning compulsory redundancies until July 2026. flag The UCU now seeks a 12-month mandate—extended due to changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025—to push for a permanent end to forced layoffs, arguing the university’s strong finances, including over £3 billion in reserves and a non-deficit 2024–25 report, make the cuts unnecessary. flag University leadership reaffirmed the current agreement, urged continued dialogue, and warned further strikes could disrupt students and harm stability.

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