UK Resident Doctors Dispute Government Pay Deal Amid Ongoing Strike
Resident doctors in the United Kingdom are disputing the government's pay offer as their strike, which began six days ago, is set to end early Monday morning.The disagreement centers on claims that the government made last-minute changes to the pay deal, which the Health Secretary denies.Health Secretary Wes Streeting has categorically denied altering the terms of the pay agreement with resident doctors.He stated that the government offered a deal including an average pay increase of 4.9% for this year and 7.1% for some of the lowest-paid doctors, following a 28.9% pay rise earlier this year.Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 16:03 LONDON
Unite Union Members in National Ambulance Service Vote for Industrial Action Amid Wage Dispute
Unite Union Members of National Ambulance Service Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action Members of the Unite trade union representing personnel in the National Ambulance Service have voted decisively in favor of industrial action, which may include strike action. This decision stems from ongoing frustrations related to the Health Service Executive's (HSE) failure to implement wage adjustments reflective of the increased responsibilities and workloads shouldered by ambulance staff. The overwhelming support for action highlights the escalating tensions between health service workers and governing authorities over compensation and recognition of their roles. The vote took place against a backdrop of growing discontent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 11:23 LONDON
