Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration

Up to 50,000 doctors stage five days of action from 7am on 25 July to 7am on 30 July after pay talks break down

Resident doctors in England have begun strike action after the British Medical Association and government failed to reach an agreement over pay restoration.

Up to 50,000 people went on strike at 7am, with the action intended to last for five days until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.