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GMB Union Rejects Govt's 'Insulting' NHS Pay Offer

The GMB union has rejected the government's proposed 3.9% pay increase for NHS workers, branding it a 'real-terms pay cut' that fails to address the cost-of-living crisis and staff exodus.

UK's Autumn of Discontent: Mass Strikes Loom

The UK faces an 'autumn of discontent' as a perfect storm of pay disputes threatens to bring the nation's essential services to a standstill with coordinated strikes from unions representing doctors, teachers, and transport workers.

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

NASA astronaut salary shock: How much they really earn

A NASA astronaut has lifted the lid on the surprising pay scale for those who venture into space. Discover the financial realities of being an astronaut and how it compares to other high-risk professions.

NHS backlog hits 7.37M amid transparency row

The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.

NHS Pay Dispute: Streeting vs BMA

Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces backlash from the British Medical Association as NHS pay negotiations reach a boiling point. Will this deepen the healthcare crisis?

NHS trusts face urgent cost-cutting demands

Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.

NHS faces 40,000 nursing vacancies crisis

The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.

LPC demands end to UK youth pay gap

The Low Pay Commission calls for an end to age-related pay disparities, urging the UK government to align minimum wages for all workers, regardless of age.

NHS waiting lists hit record 7.57 million

New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.

Streeting condemns No.10 over NHS doctor strikes

Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises Downing Street's handling of NHS strikes as junior doctors walk out. Labour leader Keir Starmer supports the industrial action, calling for better pay and conditions.

NHS faces critical staff shortages in new report

A recent report highlights severe staffing shortages within the NHS, raising concerns over patient care and service sustainability. Experts warn of growing pressures on healthcare workers.

NHS nurses and GPs vote on strike action

Thousands of NHS nurses and GPs across the UK are voting on potential strike action as pay disputes escalate, raising fears of further disruption to healthcare services.

90% of NHS nurses reject pay offer

Nearly all nurses across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay proposal, raising fears of further strikes and staffing shortages in the NHS.

Streeting slams BMA over NHS strike threat

Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises the British Medical Association for 'walking away' from negotiations amid NHS strike threats, warning of patient impact.

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