Junior doctors in England are gearing up for another five-day strike in July, adding to the ongoing tensions over pay disputes with the government. The British Medical Association (BMA) says the walkout isn’t set in stone—if ministers come to the table for serious talks, they’ll call it off. But so far, neither side seems willing to budge.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another strike—it’s a sign of how strained the NHS workforce is. Doctors feel undervalued, patients face more delays, and the government’s refusal to negotiate risks making things worse. If this drags on, it could deepen the crisis in an already overstretched health system.