The Latest Breaking News from RCN

Rishi Sunak refuses to accept NHS in crisis and won’t say if he uses private GP

PM says he wants ‘two-way conversation’ with unions on next year’s pay process

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023

Sunak welcomes ‘valuable’ talks amid doubts NHS crisis can be fixed by spring

The Prime Minister hosted health leaders including England’s chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Nurses’ union suggests Government meet it halfway on 19% pay rise demand

The union could be willing to accept a pay rise of about 10%.

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2023

Nurses' union could accept pay rise of 10% - about half their original demand

The Royal College for Nursing could be willing to accept a 10% rise in their pay, having previously asked for 19%, after union leader Pat Cullen asked the government to meet them "halfway"

Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023

Nurses’ union urges Government meet it halfway on 19% pay rise demand

Pat Cullen, general secretary of the Royal College for Nursing (RCN) said the 19% rise demand is a "starting point"

Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023

Nurses’ union ‘could accept 10% pay rise’

RCN leader Pat Cullen says 19% demand is just a ‘starting point’ and calls on government to meet it ‘halfway’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023

Nursing union ‘could accept 10% pay deal’ to prevent further strikes

General Secretary Pat Cullen says she could ‘meet Government half way’

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023

Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023