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Scottish Doctors Plan January Strike Amid Pay Dispute

12/22/2025

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Negotiations between the Scottish government and resident doctors will continue over Christmas to avert a January 2026 strike.
Doctors voted overwhelmingly for a four-day strike, with a pay offer of 4.25% for 2025/26 and 3.75% for 2026/27.
Health Secretary Neil Gray acknowledged the need for compromises.
The British Medical Association Scotland says the pay offer is the UK's lowest.
Strike dates are set from January 13 to January 17, 2026.

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Story summary

Negotiations between the Scottish government and resident doctors will continue over Christmas to avert a January 2026 strike.
Doctors voted overwhelmingly for a four-day strike, with a pay offer of 4.25% for 2025/26 and 3.75% for 2026/27.
Health Secretary Neil Gray acknowledged the need for compromises.
The British Medical Association Scotland says the pay offer is the UK's lowest.
Strike dates are set from January 13 to January 17, 2026.