Consultants and specialist doctors initiate strike action over pay

Consultants and specialist doctors march in solidarity outside a hospital, holding banners demanding fair pay and better working conditions amid ongoing strike action.

The British Medical Association (BMA) has reported that many doctors feel their salaries have not kept pace with inflation or the rising cost of living. The union has called for a significant pay increase, arguing that current remuneration does not reflect the demanding nature of their work, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more