Resident doctors begin major strike

The British Medical Association (BMA) remains at a deadlock with the government over demands for a significant pay rise to address years of real-terms wage erosion.

Hospitals are prioritizing emergency care, but millions of elective appointments and surgeries are likely to be cancelled.

Officials have accused the union of 'holding patients hostage' and 'torpedoing' progress on waiting lists.

This latest walkout marks the 15th round of industrial action by medics since 2023, highlighting the deepening crisis in the UK's healthcare workforce.