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Resident Doctors End Dispute, Accept Pay Deal, 4,500 Training Places

6/30/2026

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Resident doctors in England voted to accept the government’s pay and job offer, ending an industrial dispute.
The British Medical Association said 53% of eligible members backed the package, with a 57% turnout and 32,932 doctors voting.
The agreement creates 4,500 training places, funds exam fees for new doctors, and raises starting salaries to just over £40,000 with a 3.5% rise in 2026/27 and a 6.6% increase by April 2027.

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Resident doctors in England voted to accept the government’s pay and job offer, ending an industrial dispute.
The British Medical Association said 53% of eligible members backed the package, with a 57% turnout and 32,932 doctors voting.
The agreement creates 4,500 training places, funds exam fees for new doctors, and raises starting salaries to just over £40,000 with a 3.5% rise in 2026/27 and a 6.6% increase by April 2027.