Strikes
are taking place across the UK in a series of disputes with the government over
pay, pensions and cuts, with more than a million public sector workers expected
to join the action.
Firefighters,
librarians and council staff are among those taking part from several trade
unions, with rallies due to be held across the UK.
Thousands
of pupils are set to miss lessons as many schools are closed.
But
the Cabinet Office said it seemed most workers were at work as usual.
A
spokesman for the cabinet office said
