DEVELOPING: Doctor Strike Imminent: Hospitals Brace for Widespread Disruption

Breaking News: Doctor Strike Imminent, Hospitals Brace for Widespread Disruption Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike, starting at 07:00 Wednesday, in a long-running pay dispute. The strike affects nearly half of the doctors working in the NHS, with non-urgent services expected to be severely disrupted. Patients are being told to expect disruption, with NHS England saying they are struggling to keep as many services going as they did in recent walkouts. The strike comes as a wave of flu places additional pressure on hospitals. The dispute has been ongoing, with 13 previous walkouts by resident doctors. The strike is being held after last-minute talks between the British Medical Association and the government on Tuesday afternoon failed to yield a resolution. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the doctors of timing the strike to inflict maximum damage on the NHS and put patients at risk. However, the British Medical Association has said it will work with NHS bosses to ensure patient safety. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as the strike continues.