Thousands of resident doctors in England voted to reject the government’s latest employment offer and are set to begin a five-day strike amid rising flu cases that are straining the National Health Service. Represented by the British Medical Association, striking doctors are pushing for larger pay increases, arguing that proposed wage gains still fall short of reversing years of wage erosion, while health officials warn the strike could affect patient care.
See "Doctors in England to strike after they reject government's offer", Sam Tabahriti, Reuters, December 15, 2025