The government has offered junior doctors a 20% pay rise to end strike action, Global News Cast understands.The British Medical Association’s (BMA) junior doctors committee has agreed to put the offer to its members, and if it is accepted it will end the months of walkouts over pay.
The offer constitutes of a pay rise of between 8.8% and 10.3% as well as a backdated 4.05% increase for 2023-24.That is on top of a 6% pay rise for 2024-2025, topped up by a £1,000 payment – an equivalent to a pay rise of between 7% and 9%.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Global News Cast App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
