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Kemi Badenoch calls for a ban on strikes for doctors

Resident doctors began their 15th strike since 2023, while British Medical Association staff also began a 48-hour walkout on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 8

Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm

Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8

Growing number of public oppose resident doctor strikes after cost tops £3bn

Resident doctors have begun their 15th strike since 2023.

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Revealed: £3 billion cost to NHS of striking doctors as new six day walkout begins

Resident doctors in England have begun six days of industrial action in a row over jobs and pay

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting

Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting times

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

‘It’s heartbreaking’: resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Withdrawal of additional speciality training roles amid strike deadlock has left some doctors with uncertain future

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

Streeting says striking doctors will leave patients ‘waiting in pain longer than is necessary’ as walkout begins

Tens of thousands of resident doctors have walked off the job in the latest row with ministers over work and pay

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Resident doctors in England to strike for six days

It comes after an offer from the Government was rejected by the British Medical Association.

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Patients have run out of patience with striking doctors – as have their colleagues

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the medical profession is divided over yet more strikes by resident doctors, the NHS cannot afford to keep hurting itself and those who depend on it

The Independent UK · Apr 6

‘Knackered’ consultants fume as resident doctors set to walk out

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The Independent UK · Apr 6