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.
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.
NHS England assures services remain operational this weekend as resident doctors' five-day strike concludes. Public urged to use A&E, 999, or 111 appropriately amid record flu hospitalisations.
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.
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.
A five-day resident doctors' strike over pay has forced thousands of NHS cancellations, with leaders warning the impact will be felt for months. Cancer patients express fear as waiting lists grow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
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.
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.