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Thousands of operations cancelled despite junior doctors strike delay

Thousands of patients have had their appointments and operations cancelled despite the suspension of a planned three-day strike by junior doctors.

Strike action in England had been due to go ahead today, but was called off after a temporary agreement was reached between government officials, the British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS Employers.

Despite the last-minute deal the situation has led to major disruption to the NHS.

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Junior doctors strike: 'Potential agreement reached'

A potential agreement has been reached between the British Medical Association and the government, which could mean planned junior doctors strikes will be suspended, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.

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