The Prime Minister accepted the recommendations from pay review bodies, thought to include 6.5% rises for teachers and 6% for junior doctors. But questions remain over how the increases will be funded, with the Government ruling out extra borrowing to help departments meet the cost. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the Government would take “difficult but responsible” decisions on the nation’s finances and public sector pay in order to manage debt and curb inflation. The 6% award for junior doctors came as medics joined picket lines across England. Disruption to thousands of planned appointments is expected as junior doctors in England on Thursday started their longest walkout yet in the pay dispute.

Source: The Times July 13, 2023 11:44 UTC