"England's Junior Doctors Launch Historic Strike, Prompting NHS Crisis"
Junior doctors in England have commenced a 72-hour strike, the longest in the National Health Service's history, over disputes regarding pay levels. The strike, involving thousands of doctors, is expected to result in the cancellation of tens of thousands of appointments and operations. The British Medical Association (BMA) is demanding better pay, especially in light of the cost of living crisis and inflation, while the government has refused further talks unless the strike is called off. The strike has exacerbated pressures on the health service, which is still recovering from pandemic-induced backlogs.