London NHS Trust cancels all non-urgent care during junior doctors’ strike Whittington Health NHS Trust said it had made ‘difficult decision’ to ensure patient safety in emergency care Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023
Corporate bonds hike in value The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023
BMA to list 35 Songkran alcohol-free areas The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will name 35 alcohol-free locations to curb the number of accidents and deaths during the upcoming Songkran Festival. Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023
Critically ill patients ‘will inevitably die’ due to junior doctors’ strike Exclusive: leading heart experts urge BMA to exempt staff working on critical care units in England The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023
London NHS Trust apologises after striking doctors warned they will be reported to Border Force Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust says message sent by staff member in local WhatsApp group was a ‘mistake’ Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023
Hospital bosses call for 'urgent resolution ' to next week's junior doctor strikes which will put 'huge strain' on the NHS Dame Jackie Daniel - who runs the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust - has joined colleagues from around England's biggest hospitals to urge a speedy resolution to junior doctor strike action Chronicle Live · Apr 3, 2023
Sharp rise in flu patients in London hospitals as pressure builds ahead of junior doctors strike Pressure building on hospitals in the capital ahead of four-day walkout next Tuesday Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023
'Chuvit Garden' plans face scrutiny Many Bangkokians not living in the Sukhumvit area may not realise that there used to be a small park, named Chuvit Garden, at the entrance of Soi Sukhumvit 10. Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2023
Don't ignore our heritage The ongoing construction of the Purple Line rail extension that comes at the cost of some almost-century-old shophouses in the Rattanakosin old quarters has caused a stir. Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2023
UK’s health system grapples with battle between gender and sex Medical professionals say it is increasingly difficult to discuss issues related to transgenderism. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Junior doctors urged to back strike action in battle for higher pay BMA members in Scotland will receive a ballot on Wednesday asking them whether they want to go on strike. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023
Worried junior Edinburgh doctor says he 'can't afford to rent his own home' As Scotland's junior doctors begin a ballot for strike action Dr Hugh Pearson tells of the real financial struggles many are facing as their wages have been devalued over the last 15 years Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2023
Fears over next junior doctors' strikes which 'could be a different kettle of fish' warn hospital bosses NHS bosses worry about the appetite of senior staff to cover shifts during the next junior doctors' strikes taking place in the Easter holidays. Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023
Junior doctors 'unable to afford rent' as many face financial struggles due to low pay Hugh Pearson also has to take on extra locum shifts to pay for expensive compulsory courses and exams to progress in his career. Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023
Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2023 City Hall revives Songkran events The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will organise a major event to celebrate Songkran next month after a three-year pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023 Health Secretary accused of ‘trying to pinch pennies’ in junior doctors pay row Dr Robert Laurenson, of the BMA, apologised for the disruption from further strikes but said he does not think they will put patients’ lives at risk.
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Scots junior doctors threaten three-day walk out in pay dispute BMA Scotland’s junior doctor committee says junior doctors’ pay has been eroded over 15 years.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Junior doctors in Scotland threaten 72-hour walkout in pay dispute BMA members will vote on whether to go ahead with the strike in a ballot running from March 29 to May 5.
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023 How much do junior doctors earn? Salary and pay scales as new strike date looms Junior doctors are set to strike again in December, seeking pay restoration after 15 years of declining incomes
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023 BMA ‘extremely sorry’ to patients disrupted by junior doctors strike Union says Government have ‘pushed them’ into industrial action
Zenger · Mar 23, 2023 Australia Has Discovered Another Giant Spider The Brigalow Belt in Central Queensland is the only place to find the uncommon and enormous species of trapdoor spider.
The Week · Mar 23, 2023 Three years since lockdown began: how Britain changed The UK’s first national lockdown was introduced on 23 March 2020 in an attempt to reduce the spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023 Junior doctors to stage four-day strike in April It comes as talks with the government failed to resolve a dispute over pay
Chronicle Live · Mar 23, 2023 Junior doctors to strike for four days in April as bitter dispute over pay continues Junior doctors in England will strike for 96 hours next month over pay, as they accused the Government of refusing to make an offer
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Junior doctors to strike for four days as health secretary ‘won’t negotiate’ on 35% pay demand ‘The government has dragged its feet at every opportunity. It has not presented any credible offer’ says the BMA