Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a government pay deal, officially ending three years of industrial action. The agreement includes salary increases, additional training positions, and coverage for exam fees.
Why it matters
This resolution stabilizes the NHS workforce and ends a period of significant disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
Image source, EPA By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Published 29 June 2026 Resident doctors in England have voted to accept the government's offer on pay and jobs, bringing an end to three years of strikes.
The article reports on the outcome of a vote and provides statements from both the union and the government without editorializing.
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