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Resident doctors in England began a five-day strike on Wednesday at 7am, continuing until Monday at 7am. This marks the 14th round of industrial action by resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, since March 2023.

Resident doctors in England began a five-day strike on Wednesday at 7am, continuing until Monday at 7am. This marks the 14th round of industrial action by resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, since March 2023.

The strike coincides with record flu hospitalizations in England, with cases reaching the highest levels ever recorded for this time of year. NHS London reported flu patients in hospitals jumped 47% in one week, from 259 to 380 cases.

The strike coincides with record flu hospitalizations in England, with cases reaching the highest levels ever recorded for this time of year. NHS London reported flu patients in hospitals jumped 47% in one week, from 259 to 380 cases.

The British Medical Association rejected the government's latest offer, which included 4,000 additional specialty training posts over three years and funding for mandatory examination fees. It voted 83% to 17% to proceed with strike action on a 65% turnout.

The British Medical Association rejected the government's latest offer, which included 4,000 additional specialty training posts over three years and funding for mandatory examination fees. It voted 83% to 17% to proceed with strike action on a 65% turnout.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated the government did everything possible to avoid the strikes, including 11th-hour talks on Tuesday. Streeting apologized to patients for the disruption and noted that resident doctors had received a 28.9% pay rise.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated the government did everything possible to avoid the strikes, including 11th-hour talks on Tuesday. Streeting apologized to patients for the disruption and noted that resident doctors had received a 28.9% pay rise.

The BMA is calling for a long-term plan to raise pay, citing erosion since 2008, and demanding genuinely new training jobs rather than recycled positions. Dr. Jack Fletcher stated strikes could continue into the New Year if demands are not met.

The BMA is calling for a long-term plan to raise pay, citing erosion since 2008, and demanding genuinely new training jobs rather than recycled positions. Dr. Jack Fletcher stated strikes could continue into the New Year if demands are not met.

NHS officials warned that up to 70,000 operations and appointments could be cancelled during the strike period, with disruption felt into January 2026. Hospitals were instructed to aim for 95% of usual activity, though this may be challenging due to winter pressures.

NHS officials warned that up to 70,000 operations and appointments could be cancelled during the strike period, with disruption felt into January 2026. Hospitals were instructed to aim for 95% of usual activity, though this may be challenging due to winter pressures.

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Resident doctors in England began a five-day strike on December 17, 2024, at 7am, continuing until December 22 at 7am. This marks the 14th round of industrial action by resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, since March 2023.

Resident doctors in England began a five-day strike on December 17, 2024, at 7am, continuing until December 22 at 7am. This marks the 14th round of industrial action by resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, since March 2023.

The British Medical Association rejected the government's latest offer, which included 4,000 additional specialty training posts over three years and funding for mandatory examination fees. The BMA voted 83% to 17% to proceed with strike action on a 65% turnout.

The British Medical Association rejected the government's latest offer, which included 4,000 additional specialty training posts over three years and funding for mandatory examination fees. The BMA voted 83% to 17% to proceed with strike action on a 65% turnout.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated the government did everything possible to avoid the strikes, including 11th-hour talks on December 16. Streeting apologized to patients for disruption and noted resident doctors received a 28.9% pay rise from the government.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated the government did everything possible to avoid the strikes, including 11th-hour talks on December 16. Streeting apologized to patients for disruption and noted resident doctors received a 28.9% pay rise from the government.

Resident doctors rejecting a generous 29 percent pay increase over two years to strike during a severe flu crisis shows reckless disregard for patients. The government's offer includes substantial pay raises and improved training opportunities, yet the BMA demands an additional ruinous 26 percent increase. This self-indulgent action endangers the NHS at its most vulnerable moment since the pandemic.

Resident doctors rejecting a generous 29 percent pay increase over two years to strike during a severe flu crisis shows reckless disregard for patients. The government's offer includes substantial pay raises and improved training opportunities, yet the BMA demands an additional ruinous 26 percent increase. This self-indulgent action endangers the NHS at its most vulnerable moment since the pandemic.

Striking resident doctors face mass unemployment, poverty wages of 22 pounds per hour and burnout rates so severe that 79 percent of trusts report staff concerns. The government's rushed, last-minute offers fail to address a jobs crisis forcing doctors abroad or into unemployment. Fair pay and secure employment aren't luxuries but necessities for a functioning NHS.

Striking resident doctors face mass unemployment, poverty wages of 22 pounds per hour and burnout rates so severe that 79 percent of trusts report staff concerns. The government's rushed, last-minute offers fail to address a jobs crisis forcing doctors abroad or into unemployment. Fair pay and secure employment aren't luxuries but necessities for a functioning NHS.

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Resident doctors rejecting a generous 29% pay increase over two years to strike during a severe flu crisis shows reckless disregard for patients. The government's offer includes substantial pay raises and improved training opportunities, yet the BMA demands an additional ruinous 26% increase. This self-indulgent action endangers the NHS at its most vulnerable moment since the pandemic.

Resident doctors rejecting a generous 29% pay increase over two years to strike during a severe flu crisis shows reckless disregard for patients. The government's offer includes substantial pay raises and improved training opportunities, yet the BMA demands an additional ruinous 26% increase. This self-indulgent action endangers the NHS at its most vulnerable moment since the pandemic.

Striking resident doctors face mass unemployment, poverty wages of 22 pounds per hour and burnout rates so severe that 79% of trusts report staff concerns. The government's rushed, last-minute offers fail to address a jobs crisis forcing doctors abroad or into unemployment. Fair pay and secure employment aren't luxuries but necessities for a functioning NHS.

Striking resident doctors face mass unemployment, poverty wages of 22 pounds per hour and burnout rates so severe that 79% of trusts report staff concerns. The government's rushed, last-minute offers fail to address a jobs crisis forcing doctors abroad or into unemployment. Fair pay and secure employment aren't luxuries but necessities for a functioning NHS.

There is a 0.7% chance that resident doctors in England will receive a further pay increase before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 0.7% chance that resident doctors in England will receive a further pay increase before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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