Nurses' Strike Sparks Controversy and Concerns Across England

Nurses in England are taking part in their largest industrial action so far, with half of England's NHS trusts affected by the Royal College of Nursing strike, which will last until midnight on Monday. This is the third strike this year in the dispute over pay, recruitment, and retention in the NHS. The government's pay offer of 5% will be discussed on Tuesday, but the RCN previously rejected it. NHS England warned patients to expect disruptions and delays to services over the strike period, with staffing levels for some areas exceptionally low.