NHS nurses to begin balloting for strike action over pay

First Minister says she's looking to do a deal on pay with healthcare staff, after an initial 5% offer was rejected

Laura Alderman

Nurses threatening to strike over pay and conditions say they’ve no other option as many are now taking on second jobs or even using foodbanks to get by. T

he Royal College of Nursing began balloting its members on industrial action today for the first time in its 106 year history.

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