Resident Doctors Announce New Strikes

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors will stage their 16th round of industrial action, with a four-day walkout scheduled for mid-June.

The decision follows a breakdown in negotiations with Health Secretary James Murray, who described the planned strikes as 'unnecessary' and damaging to patient care.

Doctors are demanding a significant pay restoration to account for years of sub-inflation increases and a commitment to better working conditions.

The strikes are expected to cause widespread disruption across the NHS, with thousands of elective procedures and appointments likely to be canceled.