DEVELOPING: Doctors Launch 5-Day Strike in England This Week Amid Ongoing Healthcare Crisis

Breaking News: Doctors Launch 5-Day Strike in England This Week Amid Ongoing Healthcare Crisis Resident doctors in England will go on a five-day strike starting Wednesday at 07:00, despite a new offer from the government. The British Medical Association announced that 83 of its members voted to continue the walkout in an online poll over the weekend, with a turnout of 65%. The strike will have immediate impact on patients, with hospitals and clinics facing reduced services and potential delays. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the strike as "irresponsible" given the rising pressure from flu. The dispute centers on pay and working conditions for junior doctors. The government had offered a deal that included increasing speciality training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees, but the union rejected it. The strike is the latest development in an ongoing healthcare crisis in England. The British Medical Association has been negotiating with the government for months over pay and working conditions for junior doctors. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.