BMA urges Streeting to 'put aside hostile rhetoric' and secure future jobs and pay

BMA urges Streeting to 'put aside hostile rhetoric' and secure future jobs and pay

By Liz Wells 20 November 2025

The BMA is calling on health secretary Wes Streeting to put aside ‘hostile rhetoric’ and sit down with the union to secure future jobs and pay.

Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined by senior union leaders and supporters to mark the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees, as they mark their 236th day of industrial action.

Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS chief says

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS England chief executive Sir James Mackey has said, as they continue their five-day action over pay and conditions.

Strikes could result in NHS cutting staff or services, health leaders warn

By Liz Wells 14 November 2025

The NHS may have to cut frontline staff or services due to the financial impact of further strikes on already squeezed budgets, health leaders warn.

Hospitals need to be realistic about planning for safe patient care during strikes, says BMA

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

Leaders at the BMA have written to NHS hospital chief executives, outlining how and when resident doctors could be called back into work during the forthcoming strikes.

Health secretary hits out at BMA ahead of resident doctors' strike

By Liz Wells 13 November 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting has hit out at the BMA ahead of the upcoming resident doctors’ strike, which is due to begin on Friday (14 November).

NHS providers and partners working to manage strike disruption

By Liz Wells 11 November 2025

NHS providers and partners have been working together to implement robust plans ahead of new strike action by resident doctors in England as part of their long-running pay dispute with the Government.

Warning strikes could derail NHS productivity and quality gains

By Lee Peart 11 November 2025

Strike action that resumes by resident doctors this week could derail NHS gains in quality and productivity, a report has warned.

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BREAKING NEWS: BMA dismisses Streeting's fresh offer to resident doctors

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

The BMA says health secretary Wes Streeting's fresh of package of offers to resident doctors in England 'does not go far enough'.

Government will not be 'held to ransom' by striking doctors, says Streeting

By Liz Wells 27 October 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting says the government will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors.

Resident doctors announce new strike action in England

By Liz Wells 23 October 2025

Resident doctors in England have announced new strike dates for November after failing to reach an agreement with the government on jobs or pay.

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