Formal Talks Begin to Resolve Junior Doctors' Pay Dispute
Health Secretary Wes Streeting engages in negotiations with the BMA to address long-standing pay issues and strike actions.
- The BMA is seeking a 35% pay rise for junior doctors to address real-term income declines since 2008.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledges the economic challenges but emphasizes a potential deal.
- Strikes have led to the postponement of 1.5 million NHS appointments, procedures, and operations.
- Both sides have shown a willingness to negotiate, with talks expected to conclude by August 16.
- Streeting aims to change the way junior doctors are treated within the NHS.
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