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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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Jeremy Hunt 'relieved' junior doctors strike called off

Jeremy Hunt says that he is "relieved" that strike action planned for tomorrow by junior doctors has been called off so that all parties can continue talks.

The Health Secretary also insisted that the government plan for a "seven day NHS" is "good for patients".

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