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NHS Chief Warns Junior Doctors of Financial Consequences

7/25/2025

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NHS England's new leader, Sir Jim Mackey, has warned junior doctors striking for a 29% pay increase that they will face financial repercussions. He stressed that missed shifts cannot be offset with overtime and called on hospitals to uphold routine services while taking a stronger position against the BMA's demands amid the ongoing strike.

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NHS England's new leader, Sir Jim Mackey, has warned junior doctors striking for a 29% pay increase that they will face financial repercussions. He stressed that missed shifts cannot be offset with overtime and called on hospitals to uphold routine services while taking a stronger position against the BMA's demands amid the ongoing strike.