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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

NHS doctors begin five-day strike amid staff cuts warning

Doctors have launched a five-day strike with NHS bosses warning there is a possibility of cutting frontline staff appointments and operations for patients.

As thousands of resident doctors go on strike across England from 7am on Friday in a dispute over pay, the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, which represent health trusts, said continued action was piling pressure on already-stretched budgets.

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