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In the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023, resident doctors are at the picket line again in disputes over pay

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Thirteenth action since March 2023 will put further pressure on stretched budgets, say NHS groups

In today’s newsletter: As England’s doctors plan further walkouts, we look at what’s at stake for patients, the NHS and the health secretary, Wes Streeting

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Thousands of the 77,000 resident doctors working in hospitals and community services are believed to be striking on Friday

This latest action marks the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023

Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.