But the British Medical Association (BMA) said even after the latest pay rise another 20% was needed to bring wages back to where they were in 2008. Resident doctors' committee co-chairs Dr Melissa Ryan and Dr Ross Nieuwoudt said: "We are urging doctors to vote yes to strike action. Streeting said his door was always open but added there was no more money to increase salaries above the latest award. Speaking to the BBC, Streeting said: " I don't think strikes are in their interests, in patients interests and I certainly don't think it's in the interest of the NHS overall." The Scottish government has agreed a deal worth 8% over two years with health unions representing all staff apart from doctors and dentists.

Source: The Times May 27, 2025 06:24 UTC