Junior hospital doctors in England, including those in North Yorkshire and Dorset, are on a five-day strike demanding a 35% pay rise and improved working conditions.

The strike involves approximately 25,000 junior doctors and affects NHS services in London, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and the South East.

NHS leaders are concerned about potential disruptions in cancer care due to the strike.

The British Medical Association is in discussions with the Labour Party to address pay restoration goals, with the possibility of additional strikes in the summer if negotiations do not progress.

The Health Foundation's analysis indicates that the UK's health spending lags behind other EU countries, prompting calls for action.

The Health Secretary has committed to negotiation post-election despite the government's stance that the demands are unaffordable.