United Kingdom - Resident doctors accept pay deal - June 30, 2026

Resident doctors have voted to accept the Government’s offer on pay and jobs, bringing an end to three years of strikes. The offer includes more training jobs, faster pay progression and a plan to cover out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees. Patients have seen hundreds of thousands of appointments cancelled due to industrial action over the past few years. Some 53% of eligible British Medical Association members voted in favour in a referendum. The offer includes a 3.5% pay rise this year, as recommended by an independent review body. Resident doctors will get backdated pay to 1 April 2026, worth an average increase of 4.9% under the wider package, according to government.

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