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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.

Doctors' strike begins, NHS warns of Christmas crisis

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.

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.

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' 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.

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.

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.

NHS Doctors' Strike: A Clash of Perspectives

Retired consultant backs junior doctors' strike over decades of poor pay, while a serving paediatric consultant voices dissent. Explore the deep divide within the NHS.

British Doctors Arrested at India-Nepal Border

Two British volunteer audiologists have been detained in India after allegedly crossing from Nepal without valid visas. Learn the full story and the diplomatic response.

Junior Doctors' Strike Sees Lowest Turnout Yet

NHS chief reveals resident doctors' strike has lowest turnout in 13 walkouts. Service operates at 95% capacity amid ongoing pay dispute. Read the latest on the industrial action.

Junior Doctors to Strike Again in Pay Dispute

NHS junior doctors in England plan new five-day strike over unresolved pay dispute with government. Learn how this affects healthcare services and the ongoing negotiations.

Five-day NHS doctor strike: Public guidance issued

NHS leaders issue public guidance as resident doctors begin a five-day strike across England. Patients urged to attend appointments unless told otherwise. Emergency services remain available.

NHS waiting list falls as Streeting hails progress

England's NHS waiting list sees a slight fall to 7.39 million treatments. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the health service is on the 'road to recovery' despite looming junior doctor strikes.

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