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Hospital doctors across England announced plans for a two-day strike on November 25 and 26 after the government proposed a 2.4% pay increase for the 2027–2028 financial year. The British Medical Association argues that the proposal falls below inflation and would further reduce doctors' purchasing power, noting that senior physicians have experienced a 25% decline in real wages over the past 17 years. The union said the strike could be avoided if the government commits to meaningful negotiations over compensation and working conditions. The dispute adds to ongoing labor tensions within Britain's National Health Service, where repeated industrial action has raised concerns about staffing, employee retention, and patient care.