The Latest Breaking News from BMA

We don’t want to be here, say striking doctors – as NHS sounds alarm over early flu spike

In the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023, resident doctors are at the picket line again in disputes over pay

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Doctors holding patients to ransom by going on strike – Streeting

The Health Secretary said doctors were being ‘irresponsible’ in striking for five days in their dispute over pay and conditions.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Thousands of NHS doctors to strike over pay

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The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

NHS may have to cut jobs if strike action over pay continues

This latest action marks the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Hospital consultants gearing up to join resident doctors in striking over pay

Exclusive: Move could cause huge disruption and present ministers with major new headache

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

This week’s doctors’ strike is another test of Wes Streeting’s mettle. He is right not to buckle

No one denies their deep grievances – but after seeing improvements and winning generous pay settlements, the BMA is overplaying its hand, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike

Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demands

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

Wes Streeting compares doctors’ union to the cartel as he warns strikes will cost NHS hundreds of millions of pounds

The health secretary claimed the British Medical Association is no longer a voice for doctors as he shrugged off Labour leadership claims and urged medics to call off the strikes

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Streeting accuses BMA of acting like a 'cartel' over doctors' strikes

The Health Secretary claimed the union was threatening the existence of the NHS

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025