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Resident Doctors in England to Strike Amid Pay Dispute

4/6/2026

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After failed negotiations over pay and conditions, resident doctors in England will strike from April 7 to April 13.
National Health Service (NHS) leaders urge patients to continue seeking care because emergency services will remain operational.
During previous strikes, the NHS maintained about 95% of planned care.
The British Medical Association (BMA) criticized the government for retracting an offer of 1,000 additional training posts.

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Story summary

After failed negotiations over pay and conditions, resident doctors in England will strike from April 7 to April 13.
National Health Service (NHS) leaders urge patients to continue seeking care because emergency services will remain operational.
During previous strikes, the NHS maintained about 95% of planned care.
The British Medical Association (BMA) criticized the government for retracting an offer of 1,000 additional training posts.