England Resident Doctors Call Off Strike After New Government Offer

Resident doctors in England have called off their planned four-day strike after receiving a new offer from the government. The last-minute proposal led to the cancellation of the industrial action.

13 Jun, 19:48 — 14 Jun, 09:54

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Why this matters

Strikes by resident doctors can significantly impact healthcare services, leading to postponed appointments and increased pressure on emergency departments. Averted strikes ensure continuity of care and prevent disruption to patient services.

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What sources agree on

Resident doctors have called off their planned strike
The strike was scheduled to begin on Monday morning
The decision to call off the strike followed a new offer from the government

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The strike was a four-day walkout

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The strike was due to begin on Monday morning

agreed·The IndependentBBC

The strike was due to last all week

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BBCHigh79d ago

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week.

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The GuardianMostly Factual79d ago

Resident doctors in England call off strike action after new government offer

Last-minute offer to be put to members is understood to include an average 6.6% pay uplift Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the government made a new offer which will be put to members. They were set to stage a four-day walkout from 7am on Monday – the 16th round of strike action since 2023. Continue reading...

By PA Media

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The IndependentMostly Factual79d ago