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Why are NHS Junior Doctors on Strike?

Junior Doctors across the NHS are beginning a new, and record-breaking round of strikes as they search for an increase to their wages in-line with UK inflation. We at EPM explore why they are striking, and the impact it is likely to have.

Why are NHS Junior Doctors on Strike?
Published: | 5 min read

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Beginning on Wednesday January 3rd, junior doctors from across the UK's NHS (National Health Service) will engage in a week-long set of protests that are being defined as the longest set of NHS strikes in history. So, we at EPM HQ are aiming to answer the key question, why are junior doctors on strike in one of the busiest weeks of the year throughout the NHS? 

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