Junior Doctors in England Offered 22% Pay Rise to End Strikes
The government and the BMA trade union have reached an agreement to offer junior doctors in England a 22% pay rise over two years. If accepted, this deal would end industrial actions that have caused numerous appointment cancellations since March 2023. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the deal as a 'new relationship' between the government and NHS staff.
The government and the BMA trade union have reached an agreement to offer junior doctors in England a 22% pay rise over two years.
The BMA's junior doctors' committee will recommend the offer to its 50,000 members for a vote.
If accepted, this deal would end industrial actions that have caused numerous appointment cancellations since March 2023.
The offer includes a 4% backdated increase for 2023-24 and an 8% rise for 2024-25, as suggested by an independent pay review body.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the deal as a 'new relationship' between the government and NHS staff, acknowledging that industrial action had cost taxpayers one point seven billion pounds last year.
The NHS Providers welcomed the offer but voiced concerns over potential delays in building new hospitals.
Junior doctors in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are also in various stages of pay negotiations, with some having already accepted improved deals.
The BMA's junior doctors' committee will recommend the offer to its 50,000 members for a vote.
If accepted, this deal would end industrial actions that have caused numerous appointment cancellations since March 2023.
The offer includes a 4% backdated increase for 2023-24 and an 8% rise for 2024-25, as suggested by an independent pay review body.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the deal as a 'new relationship' between the government and NHS staff, acknowledging that industrial action had cost taxpayers one point seven billion pounds last year.
The NHS Providers welcomed the offer but voiced concerns over potential delays in building new hospitals.
Junior doctors in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are also in various stages of pay negotiations, with some having already accepted improved deals.
