84 m. ago NHS could 'collapse' this winter under twin threats of 'superflu' and Christmas strikes, Wes Streeting warns

Writing in The Times on Friday, Wes Streeting said the NHS faces a 'challenge unlike any it has seen since the pandemic'.

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10 h. ago Streeting: Christmas strikes could be the ‘Jenga piece’ that collapses NHS

The Health Secretary called on resident doctors to call off their industrial action amid a sharp rise in flu cases across the country.

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26 h. ago Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk, says Wes Streeting

The Health Secretary has offered to extend the British Medical Association’s strike mandate if it calls off the action over the festive period.

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27 h. ago Will the BMA call off the doctors strike? New offer raises hopes as superflu threatens to overwhelm hospitals

It comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns a strike in the run-up to Christmas would carry a ‘much different degree of risk’ to other walkouts

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8 d. ago Wes Streeting ramps up attacks on BMA as he brands union 'juvenile delinquents'

The Health Secretary made clear he has 'had it' with the militant union - who represent resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors.

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8 d. ago Public opposition to doctors’ strike at record high as Streeting hits out at ‘irresponsible’ Christmas walkout

Labour health secretary said plans for a Christmas walkout poses a ‘different magnitude of risk’ to previous strikes, saying he is ‘genuinely worried’ about patient safety

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9 d. ago Wes Streeting has 'had it' with 'juvenile delinquent' BMA as he warns Christmas strikes threaten lives

Health Secretary Wes Streeting made clear he has 'had it' with the militant union, branding them 'Moaning Minnies' and 'juvenile delinquents'.

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9 d. ago Streeting hits out BMA’s ‘juvenile delinquency’ over Christmas doctors’ strikes

The health secretary said plans for a Christmas walkout poses a ‘different magnitude of risk’ to previous strikes, saying he is ‘genuinely worried’ about patient safety

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1 week ago Coronation Street's explosive Christmas: Maggie's revenge, Becky strikes and sad death

Coronation Street is lining up explosive and jaw-dropping moments this Christmas period, as spoilers for the ITV soap have teased drama for several families and characters

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