"Junior Doctor Strikes Threaten NHS Disruption During Busy Season"

Junior doctors in England have begun a three-day strike, causing major disruption to the NHS. This is the 26th day of strike action in their ongoing pay dispute. The strike will be followed by a six-day strike in January, the longest in NHS history. Talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government broke down earlier this month. The strikes come at a time when the NHS is already under strain due to winter pressures. Patients are advised to seek medical help as needed, but some A&E services may be closed. The BMA rejected a plea to downgrade the strike to a partial walkout with emergency cover.