Junior doctors begin five-day strike in England
NHS junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes during a challenging flu season, adding pressure to health services.
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Junior doctors launch five-day strike in England
NHS faces five-day strike by junior doctors after pay talks collapse. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The industrial action continues until Monday morning.
NHS warns doctor strike impact will last into January
Health leaders warn the five-day resident doctor strike in England will disrupt NHS services into the new year. Ministers urge mediation as flu cases rise.
Five-Day NHS Doctors' Strike Begins, Cancellations into 2026
Hospital bosses warn 70,000 appointments could be axed as junior doctors strike for 14th time in 33-month dispute. Read the latest on the bitter pay row.
5-Day Doctor Strike Begins as NHS Faces 'Superflu'
Junior doctors in England walk out for five days, rejecting the government's pay offer. The strike coincides with severe flu pressures, described as the worst since Covid. Get the latest on NHS disruption.
Health Secretary Grilled by MPs as Doctors' Strike Begins
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces MPs' questions as resident doctors begin a five-day walkout over pay and conditions. NHS leaders issue urgent flu jab plea.
Hospital Chiefs Call for Mediation in Junior Doctors Strike
Hospital leaders urge external mediation as junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, amid rising winter flu cases. Patients warned of disruption.
Junior doctors' 5-day strike begins as flu cases surge
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day walkout, rejecting a government pay offer. The strike coincides with record flu hospitalisations, intensifying pressure on the NHS. Health leaders urge the public to get vaccinated.
Doctors' Strike Proceeds as NHS Battles Record Flu Cases
Resident doctors begin a five-day strike as the NHS contends with a record flu wave. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'irresponsible', while the BMA rejects the government's latest offer. Read the full details.
70,000 ops cancelled as NHS doctors strike for 5 days
Up to 70,000 operations and appointments face cancellation as resident doctors in England begin a five-day walkout over pay. Health leaders warn of a 'worst case scenario' amid a record flu outbreak.
Five-day NHS doctor strike begins across England
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
NHS urges mediation to end junior doctors' strike
Health chiefs call for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and junior doctors, as a five-day strike begins, causing widespread disruption to patient care.
Junior Doctors' Strike Could Drag On, History Warns
As junior doctors in England enter a critical phase of industrial action, analysis of past NHS pay disputes suggests this conflict may be protracted. Discover the historical parallels and what it means for the health service.
Doctors' Leaders Deny Christmas Strike Will Cause Deaths
BMA leaders insist the five-day Christmas strike by resident doctors is not reckless, arguing the real danger is doctors leaving the NHS. Read the full story on the escalating NHS crisis.
NHS doctors strike as 'super flu' overwhelms hospitals
A resident doctor explains why NHS medics are walking out despite a severe winter flu crisis, detailing burnout, pay disputes, and a battle for public support. Read her powerful first-hand account.
Junior Doctors Strike During NHS Flu Emergency
Junior doctors in England launch a five-day strike as the NHS battles a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of 'inevitable harm' to patients. Read the latest on the pay dispute.
Junior Doctors Strike Amid NHS Winter Flu Crisis
NHS hospitals cancel 38,500 appointments as junior doctors begin a five-day strike after rejecting a government pay offer, compounding a record flu outbreak. Calls grow for independent mediation.
Streeting blasts 'self-indulgent' doctors' strike before Christmas
Health Secretary Wes Streeting slams BMA for proceeding with a five-day strike during a flu surge, warning of a 'very difficult Christmas' for the NHS. Read the full story.
Doctors' Christmas Strike Amid Flu Crisis Sparks Fury
Health Secretary Wes Streeting blasts 'self-indulgent' five-day doctors' strike as NHS faces record flu cases. Keir Starmer joins condemnation. Full details on the rejected offer and patient safety warnings.
Doctors' Strike to Proceed as Flu Cases Surge
Resident doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a government offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the timing 'irresponsible' as flu hospitalisations soar. Read the full details.
Ex-Health Secretary Alan Johnson criticises BMA over strikes
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Johnson accuses the BMA of obstructing NHS modernisation and criticises its Christmas strike action. He also backs scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Streeting: Pre-Christmas doctor strikes 'catastrophic'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns BMA's planned five-day junior doctor strike in December is 'irresponsible' and puts lives at risk. Talks have broken down despite a 28.9% pay rise.
Streeting brands BMA Christmas strikes 'irresponsible'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses the BMA of 'juvenile delinquency' over a five-day Christmas walkout. He warns of severe patient safety risks. Read the full story.
Junior Doctors Strike Over Pay: What They Really Earn
As junior doctors announce a five-day pre-Christmas strike, we examine their salaries, the inflation gap, and how UK pay compares globally. Discover the facts behind the dispute.
BMA Chair Denies Political Motives for Christmas Strike
BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Read the full story.
Five-day NHS resident doctors' strike before Christmas
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from 17-22 December in an ongoing dispute over pay and job security. The BMA warns the government must act to prevent further industrial action.
NHS doctors to strike for five days before Christmas
Resident doctors in England will walk out from 17-22 December after accusing the government of failing to make progress on pay and jobs. The strike threatens major NHS disruption.
Doctors vote on extending strike mandate for six months
Resident doctors are voting on extending strike action until August as they demand a 26% pay rise, potentially costing the NHS £300 million per walkout. Health leaders warn of service cuts.
Junior Doctors to Vote on Extending Strike Mandate
English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.
Streeting strips BMA of GP contract negotiation role
Health Secretary Wes Streeting removes BMA as sole GP contract negotiator after accusing union leaders of lying. NHS England will now consult multiple groups from 2025.
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