Junior doctors in England are gearing up for another five-day strike starting July 25th, escalating their ongoing battle over pay. While the exact salary figures aren’t detailed here, it’s clear they feel undervalued—especially after earlier strikes failed to bridge the gap with the government. This isn’t just about wages; it’s about retention, workload, and the future of the NHS.

Editor’s Note: When junior doctors walk out, hospitals scramble to cover gaps, risking delays in care. This strike signals deeper cracks in the system—underpaid staff, burnout, and a government seemingly unwilling to meet demands. For patients, it’s another reminder that the NHS’s struggles aren’t abstract; they hit where it hurts.

The UK's new health secretary, Wes Streeting, is set to meet with the British Medical Association (BMA) next week in an effort to prevent potential strikes by doctors. This comes amid ongoing tensions over pay and working conditions in the NHS.

A prominent TV doctor and IVF pioneer, who’s also a Labour peer, has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) over concerns that ongoing strikes by doctors could erode public trust in the profession. She’s stepping away because she believes the walkouts might do more harm than good in the long run.