General · 29 June 2026

Resident doctors accept pay deal, NHS strikes end

The decision ends strike action that has cost the NHS £1 billion since last summer. Resident doctors in England, represented by the British Medical Association, voted to accept a new government offer on pay and jobs. The package includes an average 6.6% pay rise by April 2027 and 4,500 extra specialty training places.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 June 2026 at 19:03

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