Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.
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Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West appearance
Its managing director calls the rapper’s past comments “abhorrent” but asks people to “offer some forgiveness”.
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Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
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Don’t put off treatment during doctors’ strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be “challenging”.
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Families battle to reclaim thousands of pounds owed by care operator investigated by BBC
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
