England Grants Pay Raises After Strikes, Union Criticism

Teachers and doctors in England have been given a pay raise of 4%.

This happened after unions, like the BMA and RCN, pushed for better pay.

Some other NHS staff, like nurses, got a smaller raise of 3.6%, causing upset.

The BMA thinks doctors still need more.

Some worry there isn't enough money to cover the raises, potentially affecting services.

There is a debate about whether these raises keep up with the rising cost of things and if they are fair to everyone.