Junior doctors in Northern Ireland announce two 48-hour strikes due to pay dispute and 30% pay erosion over 15 years.

Junior doctors in Northern Ireland announce two 48-hour strikes after pay talks with the Department of Health break down. Doctors state their pay has eroded by 30% over 15 years, and will stage the strikes on May 22-24 and June 6-8. The strikes follow a budget dispute between the Stormont Executive and Health Minister Robin Swann, who needs an additional £300m to maintain services at current levels.