Junior doctors announce three more strikes of 48 hours each

Junior doctors are to go on strike again on three dates, each taking place over 48 hours, the British Medical Association (BMA) said.

The doctors' union also announced that it is to seek a judicial review into the Government's plans to impose new contracts.

The dates planned for industrial action are from 8am on Wednesday March 9 to 8am on Friday March 11, from 8am on Wednesday April 6 to 8am on Friday April 8, and from 8am on Tuesday April 26 to 8am on Thursday April 28.

The strike action will affect emergency care only.