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Junior doctors ‘in for the long run’ as strikes continue despite 6% pay offer

The BMA said it was ‘possible’ the UK Government could make a similar offer to junior doctors to the 12.4% rise that is on the table in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Most doctors think ministers want to destroy NHS, BMA boss says

Philip Banfield says health service is in state of ‘managed decline’ and may not survive next ‘five or 10 years’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

All four types of NHS doctor could strike before general election, BMA warns

Exclusive: union says it is planning for scenario of specialist and family doctors walking out as well as juniors and consultants

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Downing Street rejects calls for Acas to help end junior doctor dispute

The British Medical Association had asked the Government to enter into talks facilitated by the conciliation service.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Medical chiefs call for third-party intervention to end junior doctors row

Downing Street has said there will be no talks unless junior doctors abandon their starting position of a 35% pay rise and call off strikes.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Doctors demand probe as ‘misleading’ NHS tweet is fact-checked by Twitter

A doctors’ leader behind the worst strike in NHS history has written to the Cabinet Secretary about a “misleading” official tweet that had to be fact-checked by Twitter.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023

NHS bosses urge Steve Barclay to accept Acas role in dispute with junior doctors

Letter adds to pressure on health secretary after BMA reveals it is already talking to arbitration service

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023

Steve Barclay should be docked pay for failing to end doctor strikes, Tories told

The Lib Dems have called for Parliament to be recalled so they can table a motion calling for the Health Secretary and his ministerial team to have their pay suspended until the dispute is resolved

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

Junior doctors: BMA asks Acas to help as it urges Government to enter negotiations

Ministers were urged to get round the table to try and break the deadlock between the parties as junior doctors began a second day of strike action.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strikes deadlock

Conciliation service urged to look for ways to end logjam with government over demand for 35% pay rise

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023