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It means the historic walk-out - organised to coincide with fragile hospital staffing rotas around the Easter holidays - caused more carnage than any other during the ongoing pay dispute.

The union confirmed on Friday that 54 per cent of balloted members in England rejected a five per cent pay rise this year plus a one-off bonus averaging 6 per cent.

The Royal College of Nursing confirmed that 54 per cent of balloted members in England voted to reject the deal, which was offered after the union launched a historic wave of industrial action this winter.

The Royal College of Nursing has announced further strike action in England as its members have voted to reject the pay offer from the government.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) confirmed that 54 per cent of balloted members voted to reject the pay deal, raising concerns that future action could be co-ordinated with junior doctors.

Devons pharmacies are under extreme pressure because of reductions in funding, staff shortages and the impact of the cost of living crisis

The Royal College of Nursing has today confirmed all organisations with a mandate for strike action in England will see nurses walk out continuously for 48 hours from 6am on Wednesday 1 March to 6am on Friday 3 March.

The Royal College of Nursing will stage more walk-outs on January 18 and 19. It warned further dates will be confirmed next month.

It was the biggest ever industrial action to rock the health service, with picket lines on December 15 and 20 causing chaos for patients. More strikes are planned in the New Year.

Tens of thousands of nurses are to participate in the first national walkout of the NHS.