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flag UK resident doctors extend strikes for six months over pay and conditions, citing 93% support.

flag Resident doctors in England have voted to extend strike action for six months, with 93% of participating members supporting continued industrial action over pay and job conditions. flag The British Medical Association cited a 52.5% turnout and called for a new jobs package and fair, multi-year pay increases. flag Health Secretary Wes Streeting reiterated the government cannot offer further pay hikes beyond a 28.9% rise over three years, while the Department for Health and Social Care emphasized ongoing talks and efforts to fast-track training for UK medical graduates. flag Hospital leaders warned of financial strain, service disruptions, and worsening patient wait times, urging mediated talks to end the dispute. flag The strikes, now totaling 14 since 2023, continue to impact NHS operations.

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