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Junior doctors in England begin five-day strike

Junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes as the NHS faces severe winter pressures. Read the latest.

Junior doctors strike for five days in England

Junior doctors in England begin a five-day walkout after rejecting the government's pay offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The strike continues until Monday.

BMA accused of hypocrisy over staff pay dispute

The British Medical Association faces a strike by its own clerical staff over a 2% pay offer, as it supports junior doctors in England in a five-day NHS walkout. Read the full story.

Junior Doctors Begin 14th Strike in Pay Dispute

Resident doctors in England start a five-day walkout, their 14th since March 2023, after rejecting a government deal on training places but not pay. NHS leaders warn of significant disruption.

Junior Doctors Strike Amid NHS Winter Flu Crisis

NHS hospitals cancel 38,500 appointments as junior doctors begin a five-day strike after rejecting a government pay offer, compounding a record flu outbreak. Health leaders call for urgent mediation.

Doctors vote for 5-day Christmas strike

Tens of thousands of NHS doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a last-minute government deal. The BMA union cites a 20% real-terms pay cut since 2008. Read the full story.

Streeting's Mental Health Review Fuels Overdiagnosis Row

Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into ADHD, autism and mental health conditions, raising concerns it may fuel harmful 'overdiagnosis' narratives. Critics warn against turning back the clock on neurodiversity.

Review into rising mental health, ADHD and autism demand

Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into the sharp rise in diagnoses for mental health, ADHD, and autism. The probe follows data showing these conditions drive over half the post-pandemic rise in disability benefit claims.

NHS: Over 200k Unnecessary A&E Trips Last Winter

NHS England reveals over 200,000 people visited A&E for minor issues like sore throats last winter, urging the public to use alternative services. Health Secretary warns of a 'busiest ever' winter amid flu and strikes.

NHS Warns of Breaking Point Amid A&E Pressures

Health bosses urge public to use A&E only for emergencies after 200k unnecessary visits. Plus, Streeting's mental health review and Epstein island images released. Listen to Cheat Sheet.

Streeting Orders Review of Mental Health Diagnoses

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a clinical review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism, and ADHD benefit claims. Experts will examine if 'normal feelings' are being over-medicalised.

Health Secretary accuses BMA of 'juvenile delinquency'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.

BMA Chair Denies Political Motives for Christmas Strike

BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'cynical'.

Sugar Tax Extended to Cover Milkshakes and Lattes

The UK government announces milkshakes will no longer be exempt from the sugar tax as part of strengthened measures to tackle childhood obesity. Learn how this affects your favourite drinks.

Sugar tax extended to milkshakes and lattes

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces the soft drinks levy will expand to include milkshakes and milk substitutes to tackle childhood obesity. Read the latest.

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