British public sector strike over pensions

HUNDREDS of thousands of British public sector workers went on strike to defend their pensions, causing widespread school closures in a major challenge to the year-old government.

Jobcentres, tax offices and museums were also closed across the country as four unions called out up to 600,000 workers to protest against plans to make them work longer and pay more into their pensions.

However, airport operator BAA said fears of delays at London Heathrow from a walkout by immigration and customs staff had failed to materialise