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- The British Medical Association (BMA) reports resident doctors began a six-day strike on April 7, 2026.
- It is the BMA’s 15th walkout since 2023 over pay and job security.
- The government, led by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, says doctors have had substantial pay rises and that the latest offer was generous.
- The strike is expected to disrupt NHS services with estimated costs of £300 million.
