28 h. ago Fact check: How much do resident doctors earn, and what do they want?

With resident doctors in England being balloted over possible strike action, Full Fact looks at what resident (formerly ‘junior’) doctors earn.

Politics

58 h. ago Lanarkshire support staff at University of the West of Scotland balloted for strike action

These workers – who include security, cleaning, catering, IT, admin and admissions workers – are vital to the day-to-day running of the university.

Events

9 d. ago Now ANOTHER group of NHS medics could strike: Senior doctors balloted on industrial action

The move could see them join resident doctors-previously known as junior doctors-on the picket lines and add to the chorus of chaos.

Events

1 week ago Stagecoach drivers in Ayrshire set for ballot on improved pay offer as strike action suspended

More than 400 drivers across Ayrshire are to return to work from tomorrow.

Economics

3 w. ago Teachers balloted for strike action over ‘excessive’ workloads

It comes after the EIS union found 44% of teachers work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

Events

3 w. ago Resident doctors warn of ‘immensely disruptive’ potential co

The physicians formerly known as junior doctors are being balloted in England for strike action.

Events

4 w. ago Brits brace for summer holiday chaos as major UK airports threaten strike action

UK holidaymakers could experience serious travel disruption over the busy summer holiday period, as workers in two major airports could ballot over strike action against their employer

Events

last month Health Secretary tells doctors to help ‘rebuild our NHS’ amid strike action ballot

A recent poll found 48 per cent of Britons oppose resident doctors striking, while 39 per cent support such action

Society