Junior Doctors in England to Strike for Five Days in February Amid Pay Dispute

The British Medical Association announces another round of strikes from February 24 to 28, as negotiations with the government fail to reach an agreement.

Junior doctors will strike from February 24 to 28, marking the 10th strike since March 2023.
The British Medical Association accuses the government of slow progress in negotiations, while the Health Secretary criticizes the strike as unconstructive.
The doctors demand a 35% pay rise, but the government has stated further increases are off the table after an average 8.8% raise this year.
Previous strikes have led to the cancellation of 1.3 million appointments and a significant impact on NHS services.
The current strike mandate expires at the end of February, with a vote underway to extend it for another six months.