On September 22, 2025, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting attended a flag-raising ceremony in London, marking the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian State, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement. Meanwhile, resident doctors in the West Midlands are striking due to poor working conditions, low pay, and overwhelming workloads, feeling neglected by the government. They express frustration over the lack of meaningful negotiations regarding their pay and working conditions, with many colleagues feeling mentally and physically exhausted. The deteriorating state of the NHS is blamed on chronic underinvestment and ineffective workforce planning, leaving doctors disillusioned and patients at risk.
