Resident doctors in England, represented by the British Medical Association (BMA), have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action amid a long-running pay dispute. More than 90% of the doctors supported the strike, which is set to take place for five consecutive days from 7 a.m. on July 25 until 7 a.m. on July 30, 2025. The doctors are demanding a 29% pay increase, citing a 20% real-terms pay decline since 2008, despite having received a 22% pay rise last year and a 5.4% increase this financial year, which the BMA has described as "woefully inadequate" and "derisory." The strike is expected to cause significant disruption to NHS services, including the cancellation of thousands of appointments and operations. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has stated that the government will not negotiate further pay rises and warned that the public "will not forgive" the doctors for the strike, emphasizing the potential negative impact on patients and the NHS recovery plan. The BMA has given the government two weeks to engage in negotiations to find a resolution before the strike begins.