U.K. Junior Doctors and Government Begin Mediated Talks to Resolve Pay Dispute

After nearly a year of strikes, junior doctors and the government engage an external mediator to break the deadlock.

• Junior doctors in England have been striking since July 2023 over pay issues.
• The strikes have significantly impacted NHS operations, delaying over a million appointments.
• Previous negotiations collapsed in December, prompting the call for a mediator.
• The British Medical Association seeks a 35% pay rise to address years of below-inflation growth.
• Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expresses optimism about finding a resolution through mediation.

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