The Latest Breaking News from Steve Barclay

Thousands of ambulance workers walk out in pay dispute

NHS Providers has warned the health service will be hit harder by Wednesday’s strike than one held in December.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Barclay to meet doctors in pay dispute

But the British Medical Association said it is yet to be told when the talks will take place.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Barclay declares he uses the NHS after PM refuses to say whether he goes private

The Health Secretary defended those choosing to go private for healthcare but said he was not among them.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Trade union to hold a ‘protect the right to strike’ day of protest

TUC convenes meeting with health, rail, education and civil service unions to discuss ‘day of action’

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

Health Secretary does not rule out plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay offer

Steve Barclay, who spent part of Monday meeting trade union officials, described the discussions as ‘productive’ during a visit to a London hospital.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

NHS bosses warn today’s ambulance strike will hit harder as Londoners warned: ‘Only call 999 if it’s life or limb’

Fears ‘even more precarious’ position of health service means today’s walkout will be more difficult to cope with

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

Hundreds more people died than normal in last week of 2022 as crisis cripples NHS

Latest data shows an alarming rise in people dying in their own homes - with over 680 more people dying at private addresses than would usually be expected in England and Wales

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

What's on the table to end NHS strike as nurses could get cash - or backdated pay

One minute you'll see nurses maybe getting a cash payment - the next minute the Tories are cracking down on the right to strike. It seems both could be true, but one might be more true than the other...

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Grant Shapps unveils anti-strike law today and says trains don't need ticket collectors

Business Secretary Grant Shapps will publish his Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill today to combat what he called 'forever strikes' - as he launched a new war of words on rail workers

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Ministers set to unveil anti-strike legislation in Parliament

THE UK Government is set to introduce new legislation to Parliament on Tuesday for “minimum safety levels” during industrial action.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023