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Health Secretary Proposes Major Pay Rise for Doctors

2/5/2026

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Wes Streeting, England's health secretary, plans to offer resident doctors a larger pay rise than other NHS staff to resolve disputes.
He may double the proposed 2.5% pay increase to address pay concerns.
The British Medical Association has expressed dissatisfaction with this initial offer.
Negotiations are progressing.
Public support for the strikes has declined, with a YouGov poll showing 52% opposition among Britons.

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Wes Streeting, England's health secretary, plans to offer resident doctors a larger pay rise than other NHS staff to resolve disputes.
He may double the proposed 2.5% pay increase to address pay concerns.
The British Medical Association has expressed dissatisfaction with this initial offer.
Negotiations are progressing.
Public support for the strikes has declined, with a YouGov poll showing 52% opposition among Britons.