Commuters face more disruption as new rail strikes begin Rail, Maritime and Transport union workers are taking action affecting 14 train companies and Network Rail. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022
More misery on the rail network after talks fail to resolve pay dispute Rail, Maritime and Transport union workers are taking action affecting 14 train companies and Network Rail. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022
Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse says 'we've had enough' The profession is 'terribly understaffed' and nurses 'just want a fair wage', insists Jenny McGee Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022
Health Secretary slammed for turning his back on striking nurses out in the cold Health Secretary Steve Barclay was slammed for turning his back on nurses and their patients as tens of thousands walked out today in the biggest strike in the RCN's 106-year history Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Paddy McGuinness joins NHS nurses picket line showing support for strikes Paddy joined the picket line at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool today, as tens of thousands of NHS nurses hold industrial action across the United Kingdom. Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022
‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse Jenny McGee cared for the former prime minister when he became seriously ill with Covid-19. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Former Tory ministers join calls for Sunak to negotiate with nurses After first day of strike, NHS leaders and former pay review boss implore PM and Steve Barclay to review offer The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Hundreds of hospital appointments postponed as nurses take part in strike Members of the Royal College of Nursing took part in a 12-hour action on Thursday over pay and safe staffing levels. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
England’s chief nursing officer Ruth May offers support to striking nurses Health Secretary Steve Barclay said Dame Ruth’s support of nurses is ‘absolutely right’ but Downing Street said she does not speak for the Government. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
'They saved my life' - North East public back striking NHS nurses, and even deliver coffee and sausage rolls NHS nurses received lots of support on the picket lines during unprecedented strike action. Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022
'Time Tories ditch lie claiming review into striking nurses' pay was independent' Ministers' determination to crush union resistance yet again stops them negotiating or finding a compromise, says Paul Routledge Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Hot drinks and public sympathy for nurses on the picket lines For many striking in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, staff shortages are a bigger issue than pay The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Government cannot ‘sit back’ on strikes amid warning pay rows will worsen, NHS leaders say ‘The government cannot just sit back and let future strikes happen when patient care is on the line,’ says Matthew Taylor The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Striking nurses need the public behind them to keep pressure on ministers Analysis: polls show support for industrial action by nurses has fallen, with many concerned about the risks to patients from walkouts The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 'Put your warm coat on!' Nurses hit out as Tory Steve Barclay dodges striking staff The Royal College of Nursing said Steve Barclay 'missed an opportunity' to come face-to-face with strikers after he visited a hospital with no industrial action - and was only filmed in an empty room
Liverpool Echo · Dec 15, 2022 Nurse on strike for late daughter who'd 'want me to be here' Ann San and up to 100,000 other nurses went on strike today
Nottingham Post · Dec 15, 2022 The Nottinghamian: Historic nurse walkout and new underground venue planned for city Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Thursday, December 15
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 How 'independent' is the NHS pay review body? We look at the facts Nurses' union leaders have accused the Government of hiding behind the body, which made its recommendation in July - before energy bills rocketed and inflation hit its peak
Bristol Post · Dec 15, 2022 Bristol nurses strike: We spoke to people on the picket line outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary They stood out in the freezing cold to make their voices heard
Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022 North East's striking nurses say action is to protect 'mams and dads, brothers and sisters' during historic NHS walk-out Nurses around Tyneside stood on picket lines across the region as part of strike action during the ongoing NHS pay dispute
Nottingham Post · Dec 15, 2022 Nottingham nurses share why they are striking as historic NHS walkout takes place 'We suffer in the wards, we are working short-staffed all the time'
Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022 Nurses' strike: How much nurses in Newcastle and the North East get paid Thousands of nurses have walked out in the biggest strike action in the history of the NHS in a row over pay
Liverpool Echo · Dec 15, 2022 Nurses 'working from the heart' demand fair pay to 'put food on the table' Around 150 nurses gathered on The Royal College of Nursing Alder Hey Children's Hospital picket line this morning
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 Nurses will step up strikes unless pay offer improved, NHS official warns NHS Employers boss says strikes next month likely to be for longer and to affect more trusts if dispute continues
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Ministers urged to get NHS pay reviewers to think again to halt nurses strikes Conservative chairman of the Commons Health Committee Steve Brine said it would be a “sensible answer” to ending the strike.