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Resident doctors to strike for 16th time over pay

BBC Health Wednesday 27 May 2026, 13:55 UTC 1 min read
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Resident doctors in England have announced a new five-day strike action beginning on 15 June. This action is part of ongoing industrial disputes over pay. The strike marks the sixteenth time resident doctors have taken industrial action regarding their remuneration.

British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for five days from 15 June.
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