Senior Doctors to Strike in England
Source reports published 26 Oct 2026, 6:12 pm – 8:23 pm AEST
Consultant doctors in England will stage a two-day strike beginning November 25th, 2023, due to a dispute regarding pay and pensions. The British Medical Association has confirmed that these senior doctors will provide emergency cover during the walkout.
What happened
- Consultant doctors in England will participate in a two-day strike commencing on November 25th, 2023, as announced by the British Medical Association (BMA).
- This action follows a ballot where 76% of consultants voted in favour of strike action over pay and pension concerns.
- The BMA confirmed that during the strike, consultants will provide emergency cover only.
- Talks between the BMA and the government had been ongoing for a month prior to the announcement.
- Consultants received a 3.5% pay increase this year.
Original reporting
- BBC: Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
2026-10-26T10:11:11.444000+00:00 - Sky News: Senior doctors to strike for two days in November
2026-10-26T08:12:00+00:00 - GB News: Senior doctors to strike for two days as NHS faces fresh disruption
2026-10-26T10:23:48+00:00