the british medical association has been asking for above inflation pay rises.and then in december a fresh offer was made. for some consultants that would have meant close to 13% extra, but some consultants, particularly those in the early stages of their career, were to get nothing extra, and that was rejected by a narrow margin. what has happened is they have gone back to the negotiating table and tinkered with that deal to give the consultants due to get nothing extra on top of that 6% a little more, close to 3% more. the british medical association recommends its members accept the deal, they say it is a hard fought which will lead to changes in the way doctor pay rises are calculated in the future. ministers have described it as a good deal for ministers have described it as a good dealfor doctors, patients and the taxpayer, but i think it will be a couple of months before we hear whether it is enough to end this long—running dispute. in the meantime nhs bosses point out that ministers and junior doctors need to get back to the table. that dispute has been

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the british medical association is warned the healthcare system is collapsing. said puraza has this report from london. britain's treat. the national health service, better known as the nhs, with an almost religious reverence, grow up using the nhs, from the cradle to the grave, free at the point of use, and that has tremendous significance for our lives, but today, this eternal source of national pride is under increased scrutiny with new figures showing more than 120,000 people died last year in england alone from delays in life. treatment: the nhs is a state-funded healthcare system founded in 1948. back then, it cost around $20 billion dollars in today's money to run. last year, the government spent more than $181 billion. despite that, more than 7 million people are now on the waiting list in england alone. that's nearly 12% of the population having to wait at least 52 weeks for health consultation. "our politicians aren't really serving the public interest, they are serving a neoliberal agenda which is to transfer the country's natural assets and wealth to

the british medical associations warned the healthcare system is literally collapsing.hat has tremendous significance for our lives. but today, this eternal source of national pride is under increased scrutiny with new figures showing more than 120 th00 people. died last year in england alone from delays in lifesaving treatment. the nhs is a state funded healthcare system founded in 1948. back then it cost around $20 billion dollars in today's money to run. last year the government spent more than 181 billion. despite that more than 7 million people are now on the waiting list in england alone. that's nearly 12% of the population. having to wait at least 52 weeks for health consultation, our politicians aren't really serving the public interest, they are serving a neoliberal agenda which is to transfer the country's natural assets and wealth to overseas corporations like united health of america and other big multinationals. the government has promised to cut the long cues, but has made little progress. the situation is no better in the rest of the kingdom in scotland.

the british medical association says the deal put to them was the minimum junior doctors could have beenthe department of health in northern ireland said the propals mounted -- amounted to an average pay increase of 9%. you are lie with bbc news. jeremy hunt did what all chancellors do, accentuating the positives. there was much talk about how the economy had turned the corner. he was keen to point out that taxes ve been cut by 900 pounds for the average worker since his autumn statement last year. but he forgot to mention the freeze on tax thresholds for the next three years will sap much of the spending power out of the economy. moody's today said the announcement of pre-election tax cuts well intending straight plans will perpetuate the u.k.'s fiscal challenges. the labor leader defined it in much stronger terms. >> over 14 years we have seen our fair share of dilution from the party opposite, a prime minister who think the cost-of-living crisis is starting to ease. an education secretary who thinks concrete crumbling on our children deserves her gratitude. a former prime minister who

so the british medical association is concerned about the new regulation coming in, which will involveas doctors, they believe that that will further blur the lines between doctors and position associates. however, the royal couege associates. however, the royal college of physicians says that regulation is key for providing an out let for potential complaints that people have.— that people have. what about families who _ that people have. what about families who have _ that people have. what about families who have spoken - that people have. what aboutj families who have spoken to? that people have. what about - families who have spoken to? the families who have spoken to? the families of families who have spoken to? tue: families of tragic families who have spoken to? tte: families of tragic cases, families who have spoken to? "tt2 families of tragic cases, such families who have spoken to? tt2 families of tragic cases, such as emily that you heard about there, and they are isolated incidents and they are not indicative of a wider safety issue. position associates have told me themse

continuing industrial action in their long—running dispute over pay, 98% of members of the british medical associationk further walkouts, the turnout was 62%, it means the dispute will continue into a second year. over the last 12 months there have been ten walkouts byjunior doctors in england and the long—running pay dispute centres on pay, the bma has asked for 35% as a pay, the bma has asked for 35% as a pay rise to make up for what they say is 15 years of below inflation pay deals, the government of course have described that as unreasonable. but that ballot just have described that as unreasonable. but that ballotjust coming in, the top line, thatjunior doctors in england voting in favour of continuing with their industrial action, so, we will have more on that here on the programme in the next little while. let's turn to a special bbc report on what is being described as a war the world has forgotten. civilians caught up in sudan's civil war have given our correspondent graphic accounts of rape, ethnic violence and street executions. top united nations officials say the conflict has plunged the

the british medical association and the hospital consultants and specialists association will put thensultants receive a pay rise of between 6 and 19.6% depending on experience. young swimmers, parents and volunteers are among those who've spoken of a toxic environment taking hold in some swimming clubs in england. a review says bullying and dangerous training practices have existed in some clubs for years. many feared being "victimised and ostracised" with extreme competitiveness leading to a culture of fear. our sports editor dan roan reports from criticism of a toxic environment and a culture of fear in some swimming clubs, to warnings over the demands and pressure of a performance first system. just some of the findings in a damn report into aquatic sports. the review claims bullying has gone on unchecked for years. a former olympic medallist is one of several swimmers whose allegation led to the inquiry being commissioned. ianthem inquiry being commissioned. when ou're inquiry being commissioned. when you're growing _ inquiry being commissioned. when you're growing no. _ inquiry

the british medical association says the deal put to them was the minimum junior doctors could have beenment of health in northern ireland said the proposals amounted to an average pay increase of more than nine per cent. let's get back to our main story. jeremy hunt will deliver the budget at little later, outlining the government's tax and spending plans. before the budget at 12:30 comes prime minister's questions at 12:00 too — we'll be covering it all here on bbc news we will be having a live page that you can go to throughout the morning as well which will have lots of analysis and more details on what we know already about what we can expect from this year's budget. there will be analysis from some of our main bbc correspondence including my colleagues. the chancellor will almost certainly freeze fuel duty — but he's expected to cut national insurance by 2p in the pound — worth £450 a year to somebody on full time wage of £35,000 — although pensioners are not affected as they don't pay it so how will he raise revenue to balance it out? perhaps by scrapping tax breaks for �*non doms

the british medical association has asked for a 35% pay rise, but ministers have described the pay claims banned 15 powerful synthetic opioids that have been linked to the deaths of more than 100 people in the uk since last summer. the drugs known as nitazenes, believed to come from illicit labs in china, can be hundreds of times stronger than heroin. navtej johal has spoken to one man who nearly died from an accidental overdose. drugs cause so much chaos and disaster. it�*s horrible. i want people to stop. if i didn't have such a high tolerance, i'd be dead. two people who both ended up in hospital after using nitazenes. last summer, matt and sarah from west sussex and nottingham both thought they were using heroin. but, in fact, it was laced with nitazenes, super strength synthetic opioids. nitazene is the most terrifying thing i�*ve ever experienced. sarah, not her real name, didn�*t want her identity revealed. it makes you feel suicidal. like, you really want to kill yourself, because it'sjust horrible. literally, you can't move off your bed. you are that ill. you are aching. just ho

the british medical association has asked for a 35% pay rise, but ministers have described the pay claimn saturday said he wanted to promote a "kinder, more effective politics" over what he called the "forces of division". as first minister, i will bring together a government that constantly makes the positive case for progressive politics, to remind people that only through coming together can we achieve for the many. so i choose to make a stand for positivity, to neverfan the flames that are hurtful to people and damage our standing in the world. now, a polish tree nicknamed heart of the garden has won the 2024 european tree of the year contest. the beech tree grows in an old park in the botanical garden of the university of wroclaw. it's the third polish tree in a row to win the competition, which showcases unique trees from across the continent. now, from one tree to another. on monday, we told you about the new mural that had appeared in north london by the elusive street artist banksy. well, two days later, that painting has been defaced with white paint. ellie price has the detail

the british medical association has asked for a 35% payrise, but ministers say that's unreasonable.afta tv awards, announced today. shows including black mirror, succession, happy valley and slow horses also received multiple nominations. an era in irish politics has comes to a close — the era of leo varadkar. taoiseach has been on and off, since he first came to power in 2017. certainly a man who has brought a completely different vibe to irish politics. but he is standing aside. to everyone's great surprise this afternoon he announced he was stepping down and relinquishing his role as the leader of the governing fine gael party. earlier this week he was in washington with president biden to mark st patrick's day, which is always close tojoe biden's heart. today it was goodbye. mr varadkar says he's taken the decision for both �*political and personal reasons'. i know this will come as a surprise to many people, and a disappointment to some, and i hope at least you'll understand my decision. i know that others will — how shall i put it — cope with the news just fine. that as the gr

the british medical association says the deal put to them was the minimum junior doctors could have been said the proposal�*s amounted to an average pay increase of more than 9%. you're live with bbc news. jeremy hunt did what all chancellors do on budget day — he accentuated the positives. there was much talk of how the economy has turned a corner, with growth rates revised. he was keen to point out that taxes had been cut by £900 for the average worker, since his autumn statement last year, but he forgot to mention that the freeze on tax thresholds, for the next three years, will suck much of the spending power out of the economy. the ratings agency moody's said today, "the chancellor's announcement of pre—election tax cuts while maintaining restrained spending plans will perpetuate the uk's fiscal challenges." the labour leader defined in much stronger terms it. for over 14 years, we have seen our fair share of delusion from the party opposite. a prime minister who thinks the cost—of—living crisis is starting to ease. an education secretary who thinks concrete crumbling on our childre

the british medical association says the deal put to them was the minimum junior doctors could have beent biden has a problem with his base. and certainly there are those in michigan, and again in minnesota, last night, who don't like his policy towards gaza. but this might suprise you. we have compared his performance as an incumbent last night, with president obama's performance as an incumbent in 2012. and in fact biden does as well or even better in six of the nine states we looked at. his winning margins were greater than 80% in all but one. stefa nie stefanie a very noisy of minority of people who don't want to commit to joe biden in lesotho, next to in colorado, but across the board last night, he performed pretty well. yes, he actually had a really good night. a lot of the democrats had good night last night. this uncontested vote, that is what we are calling it, it really is a protest vote in a lot of ways, around the biden harris administration of what is happening in gaza. that seems like a small minority voice but it is a growing issue, especially among the base voters that b

according to a study released in january by bmj, peer- reviewed medical journal owned by british medical associationc minorities are 20% to 30% more likely than white men are -- two, stories like jessica's are proof of a diverse medical field end importance. doctors of different ethnic backgrounds and races, and doctors trained to consider diversity and racial disparities . that is literally of life-and- death importance. you with the lawmakers want to sure up the life-saving diversity factor in the medical field. you would be wrong. march 19th, eight days after jessica pettway's passing, the republican congressman murphy of north carolina introduced a bill to put an end to diversity equity and inclusion in medical schools. murphy's bill called the embracing and the dissemination unbiased curricula and advancing truth in education act aims to ban race-based mandates and medical schools and accrediting organizations. when introducing the bill early this month, congressman murphy, who was a doctor himself, said that if he would have applied to medical school today, his odds of getting in would be grea

the british medical association has just announced more misery for nhs waiting lists.um seekers will be accommodated at the former raf scampton site for the shortest time possible to combat spiralling costs. well, joining me now from the save our scampton group, it's sarah carter, sarah, it's always an absolute pleasure to speak to you. although of course the circumstances unfortunately aren't necessarily good news for you. sarah figures out today astonishing numbers, £1.2 billion being spent on large sites such as rac and of course, the historic site of the dambusters campaign. the original cost was meant to be 5 million. it's now £27 million, five and a half times the original estimate. and still they won't listen to you in the local community. sarah, what's going on? >> well, i mean, we had notification on monday that they were going to reduce the number from 2000 to 800. so, i mean, even on monday , we were like, even on monday, we were like, why are you still going ahead with this? because it renders it not value for money, because they were saying they were going

. >> w path are, cited by the british medical association, the general medical association and the royalunately very influential on our children's future . on our children's future. >> amy, don't these people let you down because you put your case for transgender issues very reasonably and in a very considerate way, but these people are campaigning for it at the cost of medicalising children and that then makes people think the whole transgender agenda is a campaigning one to try and change people. i think it's really unfortunate when we focus in on these vanishingly small numbers now, gender affirming care. >> i am in no doubt is beneficial when appropriately appued beneficial when appropriately applied after ruling out other disorders eating disorders, autism , other things that can autism, other things that can manifest the symptoms. but if you are experiencing symptoms of gender dysphoria dysphoria, of course you need to be able to seek gender affirming care, which ordinarily hang on in the uk, will never be medicalized and will never be surgery and will be counselling. >> the last w

the british medical association is requesting a 35% pay rise, which the government has previously saidis unreasonable. there have been ten walkouts so far by junior doctors since the first one in march last year , and hmrc one in march last year, and hmrc has reversed a decision to close its self—assessment telephone helpline for half the year. the tax authority originally announced the line would be closed between april and september, with tax payers directed to online services instead. but mps have criticised that u—turn. that's your latest news for the latest top stories do sign up to gb news alerts. scan the qr code on your screen right now or go to gbnews.com slash alerts . slash alerts. >> good evening. well, it's from mar—a—lago to the english channel. this subject of people crossing the channel in dinghies that i did so much, i believe, three years ago to wake people up to, well, what's happened today? somewhere between 450 and 500 people have been processed through dover today . and we have through dover today. and we have a forecast for tonight into tomorrow that is very, ver

the british medical association and the hospital consultants and specialists association will now recommenders ahead of an expected vote . the health secretary says vote. the health secretary says it paves the way for an end to the strikes , while the prime the strikes, while the prime minister said it's proof that seeking a fair agreement is the best way forward for everyone . best way forward for everyone. for the latest stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen or go to gb news. com slash alerts all right , well, could all right, well, could pints be cheaperin all right, well, could pints be cheaper in england? >> today is the final debate on the welsh government's final budget for next year. >> the proposed budget will see business relief rates cut from 75 to 40, and this is reportedly to invest more in wales's nhs. but of course , this takes away but of course, this takes away money from local businesses. >> well, we're joined now by andrew rt davies, leader of the welsh conservatives. andrew how will a pint maybe become cheaper in england as a result of

he's also the surgical lead for the british medical association.der affirming surgery, but enough of them do that accessing that surgery, if that's delayed, that holds more patients within our...within our service. we need to think about training of staff, so having that on the curriculum, having a pathway that moves people from that interest and awareness into thinking about becoming gender clinicians. do you think the department of health and social care and nhs england have a clear plan to deal with these waiting lists? i don't think it's in a clear, coherent, joined up form. i think there are elements of planning, so i'd hope to see that being brought together. so, no is the the short answer, but i think there are the elements that could be brought together. it's 6:00 on thursday, the 26th of may. good morning. this is today, with nick robertson and mishal husain. on the morning of the 26th of may, a policeman came and knocked at our door and told us that a body had been found and they had reason to believe that it was alice. it's so difficult

the british medical association is requesting a 35% pay rise, which the government has previously saidnreasonable. there have been ten walkouts so far by junior doctors since the first one in march last year. junior doctors since the first one in march last year . and one in march last year. and lastly, hmrc has reversed its decision to close its self—assessment telephone helpline for half the year. the tax authority originally announced the line would be closed between april and september, with taxpayers directed to online services instead . mps criticised the instead. mps criticised the u—turn and shadow financial secretary james murray told the commons the government is giving up on serious governance, is running the treasury . running the treasury. >> this morning, just after we requested this urgent question , requested this urgent question, we found out the chancellor has told hmrc to pause this change. this is a u—turn of quite extraordinary speed and indignity after hmrc announced yesterday it would permanently close its self—assessment helpline altogether for half the year fro

the british medical association is requesting a 35% pay rise, which the government has previously said is unreasonable. there have been ten walkouts so far by junior doctors since the first one in march last year , and more one in march last year, and more than 1 in 5 police officers, they say , are planning to resign they say, are planning to resign in the next two years. the police federation of england and wales said . around 22% said they wales said. around 22% said they plan to quit. 85% of those polled said they're not fairly paid, given the dangers they face in the job, with 15% saying they'd suffered one or more injuries in the last year. that's the news for the latest stories , do sign up to gb news stories, do sign up to gb news alerts. scan the qr code on your screen right now, or go to gb news. com slash alerts. >> if labour wins the next election, you will be made a lot poorer by a dangerous climate fanatic with a track record of disaster . in fanatic with a track record of disaster. in my view. ed miliband remember him well, yes. he will become one of the most important p

the british medical association says the deal put to them was the minimum junior doctors could have beenent of health in northern ireland said the proposals amounted to an average pay increase of more than 9%. the army has removed a claim made on its website that the princess of wales would be appearing at trooping the colour in june. kensington palce said it had not confirmed her appearance. the princess's duties have been suspended since she underwent abdominal surgery in january. becoming a viral sensation probably wasn't what anne hughes expected when she went about her day — until she got her coat caught in a shop's shutters and was left dangling several feet in the air. luckily, she is ok, but the cctv footage has now been viewed by millions. 0ur reporter matt murray has been speaking to her. for years, anne hughes has turned up for her cleaning shift at this shop in tonteg. but it's the first time this has happened. i was leaning against the shutters, but unbeknownst to me, when ahmed was inside — he's owner of the shop — when he was inside, bringing the shutters up, he couldn't h

the british medical association's arguing for better pay, association's arguing for better pay, insistingby almost a third in 15 years. more than 27,000 healthcare workers are set to receive two one off payments, worth up to £3,000. the payments will benefit community nurses, sexual health workers, physiotherapists and other frontline workers at non nhs organisations. it's to frontline workers at non nhs organisations . it's to recognise organisations. it's to recognise the role they play at charities and local authorities. last yean and local authorities. last year, more than a million nhs staff received two one off payments alongside a 5% pay rise . chilling levels of harassment are posing a serious threat to schools, according to an independent government adviser. a review led by dame sara khan will be published today, showing more than 75% of the public feel they can't speak their mind . it they can't speak their mind. it suggests many people feel society has become more divisive, and cites the case of a teacher who went into hiding after showing a caricature of the prophet muhammad d

the british medical association is requesting a 35% pay association is requesting a 35% pay rise, which the government has previously said is unreasonable . while there have unreasonable. while there have been ten walkouts so far by junior doctors since the first one in march last year , six one in march last year, six members of an organised crime gang have been jailed for a combined total of 37 years for supplying class a drugs across greater manchester, greater manchester police says kamran jahangir and his brother kashif headed the crime group along with four associates. they hid the drugs inside fake cigarette lighters to avoid detection when stopped by police. officers say they found cocaine, heroin and a small quantity of amphetamines ready to be dealt at street level . that's the news. for the level. that's the news. for the latest stories, sign up to gb news alerts. scan the qr code on your screen or go to gb news. com slash alerts time now for headliners . headliners. >> hello and welcome to headliners your first look at thursday's newspapers. i'm andrew doyle. i'm here with t

the allotment of the doctor's' union, the british medical association, had to seek a fresh mandate forng of 98% of members who voted on a turnover of 62%. there are no new strike days for now, but the union accepts it may be an unsettling time for patients. may be an unsettling time for atients. ., ~' ., may be an unsettling time for atients. ., ~ ., ., , patients. you know, doctors themselves _ patients. you know, doctors themselves are _ patients. you know, doctors themselves are patients. i patients. you know, doctors. themselves are patients. they patients. you know, doctors- themselves are patients. they have friends and family who are patients. and we all know the reality day in, day out online strike days, which is where the health service is struggling. we have a systemic problem in the nhs, where the nhs as a whole is failing. and it's primarily because we have a massive workforce crisis. the primarily because we have a massive workforce crisis-— workforce crisis. the long-running dis - ute workforce crisis. the long-running dispute centres _ workforce crisis. the long-running

. >> yes, and british medical association well. all three association as well. all three of do. s of those do. and i think it is the general medical council that links directly to links directly through to standards eight standards of care. eight so not even the cautious one, the even the more cautious one, the scottish government intended to adopt of care. eight adopt standards of care. eight and the sandyford clinic. and when activists went to it like sex based rights activists went to and said, look, they're to it and said, look, they're talking about eunuchs, they're talking about non—binary surgeries. ignored that surgeries. they ignored that until the press picked it up. and then they reluctantly rowed back and just settled on standards care. standards of care. >> but finally, helen, >> seven but finally, helen, i mean, the are saying they're mean, the nhs are saying they're trying distance themselves trying to distance themselves now, with all now, aren't they? with all of these revelations? mean, how these revelations? i mean, how could otherwise? could they do otherwise?

british medical country. the british medical association is arguing for better pay , insisting doctors better pay, insisting doctors have dropped by almost a third in 15 years. tens of thousands of healthcare workers will receive two one off payments, worth up to £3,000, in recognition of the role they play recognition of the role they play at charities and local authorities. community nurses, sexual health workers , sexual health workers, physiotherapists and other frontline workers at non nhs organisations are all set to receive the payment . last year, receive the payment. last year, more than a million nhs staff received two one off payments, alongside a 5% pay rise. the home office is launching social media adverts to deter vietnamese nationals from travelling to the uk illegally on small boats. the government says an increasing number of migrants coming via the channel are from vietnam. new ads building on similar ones already used in albania will be written in vietnamese and set out the risks of being exploited by smuggling gangs , who profit from smuggling gangs, who profit from facilitating small boat cros

england has been reached in a potential step towards solving the ongoing dispute at the british medical associationists association will now recommend the offer to their members ahead of an expected vote. the health secretary says it paves the way for an end to the strikes, while the prime minister says it's proof that seeking a fair agreement is the best way forward everyone . a woman forward for everyone. a woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a ten year old girl was found dead in the west midlands, police said they found the child with injuries at an address in sandwell yesterday afternoon . she was confirmed afternoon. she was confirmed dead the scene . a 33 year old dead at the scene. a 33 year old woman understood to be known to the girl, has been arrested and taken into custody . the princess taken into custody. the princess of wales is set to make her first royal engagements since undergoing surgery. she'll take part in a review of trooping the colour, a ceremonial event performed every year on horse guards parade in london on the 8th of june, also taking part will be over 1

medical records. the history of the clinic goes back to many periods associated with the british royal family, includingther we learn about it who knows? it must be stressful for the princess of wales knowing she has done what she can to protect and somebody behind the scenes is deviating and working behind. stuart: those medical records are extremely valuable. some operation, to find exactly what is wrong with princess katherine. they are valuable things. >> they are but medical privacy is one thing we all aspire to. nobody wants to reveal those things and this is the problem. part of the thing that king charles did the right thing, to be open. i'm not saying she should lose her privacy but wild speculation, for her she has been as open as she could be, disappearing for three months, but as we know in this 24 hour tabloid age, it is going to push hard. stuart: kate was spotted for the first time since her surgery at a farm shop in windsor, king charles and prince william getting back to normal and returning to their regular deals but are you hearing wild rumors about kate. some people think there's a p

medical care costs. but that's little comfort for the two thirds of us who own a pet when it comes to paying the bills. jim connolly, bbc news. the british veterinary associationhs for pets and of thejob is highly skilled and says there is no nhs for pets and of the job is highly skilled and takes constant investment in technology and supplies. we will find out the authority's findings after seven. they will tell us whether they feel pet owners are getting a fair deal, and if not what the industry will have to do to ensure impropvement. let us know about your experience of the vet. maybe you've seen rising prices, a lack of transparency with costs, and difficulty shopping around. get in touch in all the usual ways. thank you. i think would correct or we will be inundated. the government has committed to building new gas—fired power stations, warning that failure to do so would risk blackouts. the new plants will replace stations coming to the end of their lives. environmentalists argue it's a step backwards but the government says they have to be realistic in the move towards clean energy. haiti's prime minister, ariel henry, has agreed to resign following wee