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England Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Strike Over Pay and Jobs Dispute
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On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, resident doctors in England commenced a five-day strike following the rejection of the government's latest pay and jobs offer. The strike focuses on a long-running dispute concerning pay and job conditions.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting held a meeting with the British Medical Association on Tuesday in a final effort to reach an agreement; however, negotiations concluded without a resolution.
The strike action will conclude at 7:00 am on Monday, 22 December 2025. Resident doctors are the group formerly referred to as junior doctors.
This report is sourced from The Guardian's Today in Focus podcast, featuring contributions from presenter Lucy Hough and health policy editor Denis Campbell.
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