Resident doctors in England call off strike action after new government offer

Resident doctors in England called off strike action on June 13, 2026, following a new offer from the government that will be presented to members. This decision averts a planned four-day walkout scheduled to begin at 7 am on Monday, which would have been the 16th round of industrial action since 2023. The offer is understood to include an average pay uplift of 6.6% for the doctors. The British Medical Association (BMA) confirmed the suspension of the strike, stating that negotiations would continue based on the new proposal. The BMA had previously rejected earlier offers, citing insufficient progress on pay restoration for junior doctors, who have experienced a significant real-terms pay decrease over the past decade. The union has been campaigning for a return to 2008 pay levels. The government's Department of Health and Social Care has expressed its commitment to reaching a resolution, emphasizing the need to address doctors' concerns while ensuring continued patient care. The outcome of the vote by the resident doctors on the new offer will determine the next steps in the ongoing pay dispute.