Junior doctors have declared three days of strike action in England. To demand a pay raise after the health secretary refused. To attend a meeting to discuss wages. The British Medical Association has declared the dates of March 13, 14, and 15 as junior physicians’ days of strike action in England. To make up for … Read more
Covid-19 booster shots will be made available in the fall of this year. A second booster “may” be provided in the spring for those most at risk. The 2022 autumn booster programme in England will come to an end on February 12, 2023. For people at increased risk of developing a serious illness, Covid-19 booster … Read more
Unions and MPs clashed over ambulance strike consequences. Unions and MPs argued about responsibility for ambulance strike deaths. NHS executives say patient safety can’t be guaranteed during the strike. Ambulance strike caused a clash between unions and MPs over who would be held accountable for any fatalities that happened during the strike. Unions claimed that … Read more
1,200 military personnel and 1,000 civilian employees will be called into service. They will cover for the Border Force and ambulance workers on strike. Welsh military won’t operate ambulances, says government. Over Christmas, 1,200 military personnel and 1,000 civilian employees will be called into service to cover for the Border Force and ambulance workers on … Read more
Health Secretary says he’ll talk to nursing union leaders before strikes. In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, 100,000 nurses plan to strike this month. Barclay was questioned about nurses using UC at food banks. Steve Barclay, the health secretary, has been speaking to media outside a London hospital. He has more to say now. He … Read more
Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak resigns from Boris Johnson’s government. Mr. Javid could no longer serve in government with “good conscience”. Nadhim Zahawi replaced Mr. Sunak as chancellor. In light of Boris Johnson’s denial that he was aware of the 2019 charges against former MP Chris Pincher, who resigned over groping claims, the chancellor who … Read more
