DEVELOPING: Last-minute talks underway to prevent Monday's nationwide doctor strike.

Breaking News: Last-Minute Talks Underway to Prevent Nationwide Doctor Strike Last-minute talks are underway between the British government and the British Medical Association to prevent a nationwide doctor strike starting on Wednesday, December 17. The talks come after a fresh deal was offered to the doctors' union, which includes a rapid expansion of specialist training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses. The proposed deal does not include any promises of extra pay, a stance Health Secretary Wes Streeting has maintained. However, it does include emergency legislation to prioritize UK-trained doctors for speciality training posts, a move aimed at addressing intense competition for these roles. The background to the proposed strike is a long-standing dispute over working conditions and pay for resident doctors, who have seen nearly 30% pay rises over the past three years. The strike would have significant implications for the National Health Service (NHS) and patients across England. The British Medical Association has agreed to put the offer to its members over the coming days, with the possibility of calling off the strike if the deal is supported. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, with the fate of the strike hanging in the balance. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.