The Latest Breaking News from RCN

Health Secretary meets nursing leaders over strikes

The Government has said the position on pay remains unchanged.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Paying nurses more would take money from NHS operations, says Health Secretary

A meeting of Cobra – the Government’s emergency response committee – will be held on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Nurses to strike in England, Wales and Northern Ireland after talks fail

Royal College of Nursing leader criticises ‘belligerence’ in meeting with Steve Barclay at which ministers refused to discuss pay

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Government to hold Cobra meeting amid widespread strikes

Royal Mail staff, nurses, paramedics, rail employees and Border Force officials will all stage walkouts over jobs, pay and conditions

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022

Government to hold Cobra meeting as it faces widespread strikes

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden has urged the unions to call off the “damaging” action

Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022

Public braced for walkouts as ministers accused of ‘dangerous’ attitude to strikes

Government rejects pay talks with nurses despite warning patients face ‘significant’ risks

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

Government accused of playing ‘dangerous game’ after ‘pause’ offer rejected

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) offered to suspend the proposed action if Health Secretary Steve Barclay would agree to negotiate properly on pay.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

Where are nurses on strike this week? Search your hospital on interactive map

The Government is refusing to open pay talks with unions despite an offer from the Royal College of Nursing to pause strike action if Health Secretary Steve Barclay agrees to proper negotiations

Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

Union chief hails FM for nurses' pay talks as England braces for strikes

A NURSES’ union leader has praised Nicola Sturgeon for the way she engaged in pay talks that led to strikes being paused.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022

NHS chief warns nurse strike could make waiting times longer

Up to 100,000 Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members will strike on Thursday for the first time in the union’s 126-year history

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022