Senior doctors in England have voted to take industrial action, but nurses will not be striking due to a failed union ballot. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced that 86 percent of its members supported industrial action, surpassing the 50 percent legal threshold. Hospital consultants are set to participate in industrial action on July 20 and 21 if the government does not present a satisfactory pay offer. In contrast, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) had 84 percent of members voting in favor of strikes, but the ballot failed to reach the required 50 percent turnout. The BMA stated that consultant pay in England has declined by 35 percent since 2008/2009 and expressed disappointment at being undervalued by the government. The industrial action by consultants will entail canceling routine and elective services, while maintaining emergency coverage. NHS Providers expressed concern over the simultaneous strikes by consultants and junior doctors, highlighting the potential disruption and pressure on strained services. The organization encouraged the government and unions to find a resolution. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) expressed disappointment in the consultants’ strike vote, emphasizing the recent pay increase and pension changes. The DHSC urged the BMA to consider the impact on patients and engage in negotiations rather than proceeding with the planned strike. While nurses’ strikes have ceased, the RCN emphasized that their fight for fair pay and safe staffing is ongoing. The majority of health unions accepted the government’s pay offer, but the Unite union remains in dispute. The DHSC commended the end of the nurses’ strikes, highlighting the pay rise and one-off payments for eligible NHS staff. The spokesperson expressed hope that other unions in dispute would cease industrial action and work together with the government.