UK: Resident doctors commence six-day walkout after rejecting pay deal

Source: Independent [UK]

“Resident doctors have commenced a six-day walkout, marking their 15th round of industrial action, following the collapse of pay negotiations with the government. Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged that patients will be left ‘waiting in pain or anxiety longer than is necessary’ due to delayed appointments, though urgent and emergency care will continue. The British Medical Association (BMA) rejected a government offer that included a 4.9 per cent average basic pay increase from 2026-2027, while an offer for 1,000 extra training places was taken off the table last week.” (04/07/26)

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