UK Doctors Begin 15th Strike

The 48-hour walkout by British Medical Association staff has caused widespread disruption to elective surgeries and outpatient appointments across the NHS. Badenoch argued that doctors' roles are so critical they should be subject to the same strike restrictions as the police and military.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the medics of 'fleeing' the public with a £30 billion pay demand that the government claims is unaffordable.

The impasse shows no signs of resolution as both sides remain entrenched in their respective positions.