Talks to avert a catastrophic winter strike by Scotland's resident doctors have collapsed. A four-day walkout is now scheduled for January 13th, threatening major NHS disruption. Read the latest.
Junior doctors return to work after a five-day strike, as NHS faces a dual crisis of industrial action and record flu cases. Health Secretary vows to restart talks in the new year.
A Daily Mail investigation reveals nearly 13,000 NHS beds are occupied by patients fit for discharge, crippling hospitals facing record flu outbreaks and doctor strikes. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors in England return to work after a five-day strike, but health leaders warn the disruption to waiting lists will be felt into 2026 and beyond. Read the latest on the dispute.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is 'coping' during the junior doctors' walkout but admits deep concern for the recovery period. Read the latest on the dispute.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is managing the strike but warns of a tough recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest on the pay dispute.
Scotland's NHS faces a four-day strike by resident doctors in January, risking catastrophic disruption. The BMA accuses the government of reneging on pay promises. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to post-strike talks with junior doctors in January as NHS faces dual pressure of industrial action and record flu levels. Read the latest.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to fresh talks in January to resolve the junior doctors' pay dispute, as strikes continue amid record flu hospitalisations. Read the latest.
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, rejecting a government deal. The walkout coincides with a dangerous 'super flu' surge, causing major NHS disruption. Have your say in our poll.
Flu hospital admissions in England hit a record high, with over 3,100 beds filled daily. The NHS faces a 'perfect storm' as a five-day junior doctors' strike compounds winter pressures. Read the latest.
Exclusive access reveals the daily battle at Royal Stoke University Hospital, where every bed is full and patients wait in corridors amid a 'flu-nami' and junior doctors' strike.
The latest five-day junior doctors' strike in England sparks concern over eroding consultant support and a deepening NHS workforce crisis. Read the full analysis.
Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout over pay and conditions, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting warning of major disruption during an NHS flu crisis. Read the latest.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Thousands of junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout over pay, forcing the NHS to cancel tens of thousands of appointments. Health chiefs warn of a 'worst case scenario' as flu cases surge. Read the latest.
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.
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.
Up to 70,000 NHS appointments could be cancelled as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, coinciding with a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of severe disruption and patient suffering over Christmas.
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.
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.
Public opinion splits over junior doctors' five-day pre-Christmas strike as flu admissions hit record highs. Read the debate on pay, timing, and NHS underfunding.
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.
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 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.