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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from December 17-22 in an ongoing pay dispute, the BMA has announced. Follow for the latest on NHS strikes.
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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.
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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.
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
Support for resident doctor strikes appears to be falling as more medics report for duty during the latest five-day walkout, say NHS leaders. Read the latest on this developing story.
A leaked Savanta poll reveals only 33% of England's junior doctors support the ongoing 5-day strike. Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemns BMA's 'recklessness' as the walkout disrupts NHS services.
Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, with health leaders warning of potential NHS staff and service cuts. Discover the full impact.
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.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses BMA of 'cartel-like behaviour' as resident doctors begin five-day strike. He claims union opposes higher taxes but wants others to pay for doctor pay rises.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns doctors' strikes will cost the NHS £240 million, accusing the BMA of 'cartel-like behaviour'. He urges medics to call off the action.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting makes a final appeal to resident doctors to cancel their five-day strike over pay, while the NHS prepares for major service disruptions. Read the latest on this critical standoff.
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