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.
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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.
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.
Sandringham faces heating crisis as drivers strike
King Charles and Queen Camilla could face a cold Christmas at Sandringham as 400 fuel delivery drivers announce 15 days of strike action over a pay dispute. Read the full story.
NYE Met Police strike over pay threatens emergency delays
Metropolitan Police staff will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, risking emergency call delays. Unite union warns of disruption during London's busiest night. 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.
Hull Trains drivers strike over sacking in fatigue dispute
Hull Trains drivers launch a 48-hour strike over the sacking of a colleague who reported fatigue. The union claims unfair dismissal, while the company cites a safety risk. Read the latest on this ongoing industrial action.
Christmas travel turmoil at London Luton Airport
EasyJet passengers face delays and cancellations as DHL staff at London Luton Airport plan a six-day strike over pay, affecting hundreds of festive flights. Check your travel plans now.
Luton Airport Christmas strikes threaten easyJet flights
EasyJet passengers face festive disruption as DHL staff at London Luton Airport plan six days of strikes over pay. Check your flight details now.
US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four, Fuels Controversy
A US military strike on an alleged drug boat has killed four, raising total fatalities to 86. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the action as 'lawful' amid fierce criticism. Read the full report.
Starbucks strike escalates as union threatens biggest action
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out. The union demands a fair contract after four years of negotiations.
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.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency workers walk out
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Tate staff stage week-long strike over pay dispute
Tate gallery staff are striking for a week over below-inflation pay rises, with reports of employees using food banks. The action coincides with a major exhibition opening.
Italy travel disruption as workers strike over pay
Flight and train services across Italy face major disruption on 28 November due to a national strike over pay and Gaza. Check your travel plans now.
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.
20,000 NHS doctors unemployed due to training bottleneck
Exclusive: A striking doctor reveals why 20,000 young medics can't get permanent NHS jobs despite staff shortages. Discover the crisis forcing a five-day walkout.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Leonardo UK catering staff strike over pay dispute
Hundreds of catering workers at Leonardo UK sites across Britain begin sustained strike action in dispute over real-terms pay cuts and working conditions.
Aniston & Pitt's Secret SAG Reunion Sparks Romance Rumours
Hollywood's most-watched ex-couple Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were spotted in a surprise private meeting during the actors' strike, fuelling speculation about their relationship status and leaving fans wondering if romance could be rekindling.
Bank of England gold at risk in security strike
Exclusive: The Bank of England faces an unprecedented security crisis as guards protecting Britain's £200 billion gold reserves prepare to walk out over pay disputes, raising alarm about the safety of the nation's wealth.
NSW Prisons Lockdown as Guards Strike Over Safety
Correctional officers across New South Wales have walked off the job, plunging the state's prison system into complete lockdown amid escalating concerns about staff safety and chronic understaffing.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
NHS Crisis: The Real Story Behind Doctor Strikes
An inside look at why junior doctors are taking unprecedented strike action and what it reveals about the deepening crisis within Britain's National Health Service.
Reeves: Private healthcare vital for NHS future
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial tax partnership with private healthcare sector to ease NHS burden, signalling major shift in government healthcare strategy.
NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
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