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.
Junior doctors return to work after a five-day strike, as NHS faces a dual crisis of industrial action and record flu cases. Health Secretary vows to restart talks in the new year.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces ongoing NHS doctor strikes, testing Labour's promise to fix the health service. Can he resolve the pay dispute in 2026?
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.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to fresh talks in January to resolve the junior doctors' pay dispute, as strikes continue amid record flu hospitalisations. Read the latest.
Hospitals face a double crisis as flu hospitalisations reach record levels for December, compounded by a five-day strike by resident doctors. Officials warn the NHS is 'nowhere near out of the woods'.
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.
NHS faces five-day strike by junior doctors after pay talks collapse. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The industrial action continues until Monday morning.
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.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces MPs' questions as resident doctors begin a five-day walkout over pay and conditions. NHS leaders issue urgent flu jab plea.
Hospital leaders urge external mediation as junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, amid rising winter flu cases. Patients warned of disruption.
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.
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.
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.
Junior doctors in England proceed with strike action, rejecting the government's offer as insufficient to address severe job shortages and real-terms pay cuts. Read the full analysis.
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.
As junior doctors announce a five-day pre-Christmas strike, we examine their salaries, the inflation gap, and how UK pay compares globally. Discover the facts behind the dispute.
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.
Resident doctors are voting on extending strike action until August as they demand a 26% pay rise, potentially costing the NHS £300 million per walkout. Health leaders warn of service cuts.