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Doctors Reject Pay Rise, Threaten Strikes Amid Crisis

11/8/2025

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting accused resident doctors of holding the UK 'to ransom' after they rejected the pay offer.
The British Medical Association dismissed the proposal as inadequate, despite a 28.9% pay rise over three years.
Dr. Jack Fletcher of the BMA warned of the crisis, noting doctors remain unemployed and patients cannot access care.
He urged a multi-year pay deal to avert strikes planned from November 14 to 19.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting accused resident doctors of holding the UK 'to ransom' after they rejected the pay offer.
The British Medical Association dismissed the proposal as inadequate, despite a 28.9% pay rise over three years.
Dr. Jack Fletcher of the BMA warned of the crisis, noting doctors remain unemployed and patients cannot access care.
He urged a multi-year pay deal to avert strikes planned from November 14 to 19.