DEVELOPING: Resident doctors launch 13th strike as England's pay dispute escalates

Breaking News: Resident Doctors Launch 13th Strike in England's Pay Dispute Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout, starting at 07:00 GMT today, in the ongoing pay dispute. The strike, the 13th by British Medical Association members, will last until 07:00 Wednesday. Hospitals are expected to face significant strain as resident doctors, who make up about half the medical workforce, walk out of both emergency and non-urgent care. However, NHS England has assured patients that they should still attend appointments unless advised otherwise. The NHS aims to keep 95% of non-urgent work, such as hip and knee operations, going by re-deploying and offering overtime to consultants and other senior doctors. Around a third of resident doctors are not BMA members and will not be participating in the strike. This is the latest development in a long-running pay dispute between the British Medical Association and NHS bosses. Resident doctors were striking as recently as July, when there was a five-day walkout. NHS England is working to minimize disruptions and maintain essential services during the strike. The situation will continue to be closely monitored as the strike progresses. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.