3 articles
• via The Royal College of Nursing
RCN data exposes 44-53% of UK nurses trapped at band 5 entry pay, twice the rate of peers, driving 17% higher quits and linked patient deaths. Governments acknowledge but stall reforms across two decades.
• via the Guardian
England's resident doctors—half of NHS medics—strike for the 14th time since 2023, rejecting offers short on pay. Cumulative disruptions exceed 50 days, worsening flu-season pressures and exposing cross-party failure to retain staff. (157 chars)
• via The Guardian
Government plans to extend settlement periods for migrants threaten to lose 46,000 foreign nurses, exposing NHS reliance on international staff without domestic fixes. This political move deepens workforce shortages and patient risks across party lines.