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A third of doctors consider leaving UK

Dissatisfaction with pay and feeling undervalued are driving thousands of doctors to consider leaving the UK, according to a new GMC report
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Consultants accept improved government pay offer but ‘fight not over’

Deal includes reform of pay review body, ending current dispute in England
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