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England's Resident Doctors to Strike, Disrupting NHS Services

10/26/2025

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Resident doctors in England will strike for five consecutive days from November 14 to 19, 2025, over pay disputes.
Health Secretary Steve Streeting said the strike would disrupt services, would cost about £250 million, and would limit specialty training roles.
Streeting says the NHS shows recovery in waiting lists, but progress is stalled, and he will not negotiate on pay despite nearly 30% increases for resident doctors over three years.

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Resident doctors in England will strike for five consecutive days from November 14 to 19, 2025, over pay disputes.
Health Secretary Steve Streeting said the strike would disrupt services, would cost about £250 million, and would limit specialty training roles.
Streeting says the NHS shows recovery in waiting lists, but progress is stalled, and he will not negotiate on pay despite nearly 30% increases for resident doctors over three years.