Junior doctors begin five-day strike over pay and jobs
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.
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Photos of the Day: Global Strikes, Evictions, and Ice
From a doctors' strike in London to evictions in Spain and ice festivals in China, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's stories on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Explore the powerful images.
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.
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.
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.
NHS doctors strike as 'super flu' overwhelms hospitals
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.
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.
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.
Junior doctors to strike for five days before Christmas
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.
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.
Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
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.
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.
NHS Doctors' Strike: 50 Days of Pay Disruption
Junior doctors begin 13th strike in ongoing pay restoration battle with government. Over 1.5m appointments cancelled as BMA and Wes Streeting remain divided.
Doctors strike over pay as colleagues move to Australia
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay disputes, with many reportedly leaving for better conditions in Australia. Read the full story.
Leaked poll: Just a third of junior doctors back strike
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.
NHS doctors' five-day strike begins amid staff cuts warning
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.
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.
Junior Doctors Confirm November Strike in England
England's NHS faces renewed disruption as resident doctors confirm November strike action in ongoing pay dispute with government, threatening further strain on healthcare services.
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.
Broadway musicians and actors authorise strike action
New York's theatre district faces unprecedented disruption as Broadway musicians and actors overwhelmingly vote to authorise strike action in contract disputes, threatening to darken world-famous venues.
London Tube Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos
Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage 24-hour London Underground strike over working conditions and safety concerns, shutting down key tube lines.
Italy general strike demands Gaza ceasefire
Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.
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