Physicians
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing a fifth five-day strike by junior doctors as the British Medical Association (BMA) demands an even bigger pay rise, following last year's 22 per cent pay award. The BMA, however, has suffered a collapse in public support, with only 33 per cent
Physicians
As the British Medical Association (BMA) launches its "bank and build" strategy to secure further pay rises for junior doctors, the union is holding "pizza parties" in NHS hospitals to recruit wavering colleagues to join the strike this summer. The BMA, led by Dr Tom Dolphin,
Physicians
Britain's economy is poised to lose almost £13 million for each day of resident doctor strikes, according to analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The five-day strike will deliver a £64 million hit to the economy due to lost working days and productivity suffering. However,
Physicians
Resident doctors in the UK are set to go on strike next week over a pay dispute, as part of efforts to restore pay. The planned five-day industrial action, starting from July 25, is expected to affect nearly 25% of doctors in the UK. The British Medical Association (BMA) resident
Physicians
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that a planned strike by resident doctors would be a "catastrophic mistake" if they do not inform their NHS trusts about their decision to strike. Streeting said that such a move would be "shockingly irresponsible" and would make it harder
Physicians
Tensions are escalating in the UK's healthcare system as junior doctors, also known as resident doctors, prepare to go on strike over pay demands. The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for a 29 percent pay increase, citing the rising cost of living and the need to restore
Physicians
Resident doctors working in the NHS in England will go on strike for 5 days in July, their union, the British Medical Association (BMA), announced, in a bid to secure a 29% pay rise. This move has been met with criticism from Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who described the action
Physicians
Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, have called for a five-day strike in protest against the UK government's proposed 5.4% pay uplift, which they claim is insufficient. The British Medical Association (BMA) rejected the government's offer, and the strike will take place from July
Physicians
Junior doctors in the UK have voted to launch a six-month strike, sparking warnings from health secretary Wes Streeting that the action will lead to "mass patient suffering" and damage the NHS's newly unveiled 10-year plan. The British Medical Association (BMA) has demanded a 29% pay
Physicians
Ninety percent of resident doctors backed strike action in response to the government's refusal to negotiate on pay restoration, despite the union's attempts to avoid industrial action. The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for the government to reconsider its stance, warning that without a credible
Teachers
Public primary schools in Abuja are set to reopen as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike, which began in March 2025. The decision followed the payment of five months' salary arrears and the implementation of the new minimum wage for teachers. The strike's
Teachers
Primary school teachers in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, have suspended their over three-month strike following the government's meeting of their demands. The union's leadership directed the teachers to return to the classrooms on Wednesday, despite their initial indefinite strike on March 24 over unpaid minimum wage
