Striking a Deal? - a podcast by BBC Radio

A 5% pay rise has been offered to NHS staff in England, including ambulance workers and nurses. Is it enough to stop the strikes? Adam and Chris get reaction from Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who also gives her take on this week’s budget.

Sara Gorton, Head of Health at Unison, has been negotiating with government on the NHS strike. She explains why they’re recommending their members back the deal.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Josh Jenkins and Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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