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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Wes Streeting: ‘I don’t want to see Keir challenged in May’ – podcast

Wes Streeting gave a speech outlining his performance on the NHS and plans for the future. Was this his unofficial leadership pitch? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the health secretary to find out Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300m Resident doctors in England will strike for six days after Easter after rejecting what they said was the final offer by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, to end the long-running pay and jobs dispute. The British Medical Association blamed the government for its decision to undertake its longest stoppage so far, from 7am on Tuesday 7 April to 6.59 on Monday 13 April.

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down

The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

The walkout over jobs and pay is the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Resident doctors announce 6-day strike from next month

Doctors will walk out next month for a few days, the British Medical Association has announced.

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Sky News Politics25 Mar 2026

Resident doctors in England to strike for six days after Easter bank holiday

Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over pay and jobs, the British Medical Association announced.

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Sky News Politics25 Mar 2026

Wes Streeting threatens to break up failing NHS trusts

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has threatened to break up failing NHS trusts in response to the latest health service satisfaction survey.

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Public satisfaction with the NHS rises for first time since 2019

Wes Streeting set to hail result as proof of progress, but Britons remain frustrated with long waits for GP hospital care Public satisfaction with the NHS has risen for the first time since 2019, but people remain deeply frustrated with stubbornly long waits to receive GP, A&E or hospital care. The proportion of voters in Britain satisfied with the way the NHS runs has increased from the record low of 21% seen last year to 26%. At the same time dissatisfaction with the health service fell 8% – t

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

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As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan. But will it work?

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Sky News Politics24 Mar 2026

First five NHS trusts to be placed in special recovery programme named

Five NHS trusts with "deep-rooted challenges" will be the first to be placed in a new recovery programme, the health secretary has announced.

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BBC Politics24 Mar 2026

Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch

The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England.

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BBC Politics24 Mar 2026

Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch

The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England.

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