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Streeting Stands Firm: Pay Deal Remains Unchanged Despite Strike's End
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Streeting Stands Firm: Pay Deal Remains Unchanged Despite Strike's End

1 hour ago•BBC Health via AI

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has firmly rejected claims that the government has altered its pay offer for resident doctors, as England's six-day industrial action by junior medical staff draws to a close. Speaking to reporters today, Streeting emphasized that the original terms remain unchanged, despite speculation that modifications had been made during negotiations. The ongoing strike, which has caused significant disruption to NHS services across England, is scheduled to end precisely at 06:59 on Monday morning. While the walkout has been one of the longest in the profession's history, both parties now face the critical task of resolving the remaining disagreements to prevent further action that could impact patient care in the coming weeks.