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Doctors Consider Strikes Despite 30% Pay Increase

5/30/2025

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Resident doctors in England are contemplating strike action over pay, even after a substantial 30% salary increase in three years. Public sentiment is shifting, with a YouGov poll revealing that 48% oppose further strikes. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is urging doctors to reconsider, cautioning that such actions could jeopardize the NHS's recovery efforts.

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Resident doctors in England are contemplating strike action over pay, even after a substantial 30% salary increase in three years. Public sentiment is shifting, with a YouGov poll revealing that 48% oppose further strikes. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is urging doctors to reconsider, cautioning that such actions could jeopardize the NHS's recovery efforts.