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    In recent years, resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) have faced increased competition for specialty training roles. Doctors can apply for specialty training after completing two years of foundation placements. While NHS England is in the process of reviewing postgraduate training for medics, the government’s new 10 year plan for the NHS has pledged to prioritise UK medical graduates and other doctors with significant NHS experience for specialty training. The plan also included an ambition to create more specialist posts.

    Competition for specialist training programmes in the NHS: Sector views and the government’s plans for resident doctor training posts
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    Strategic defence review 2025
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    UK-Mauritius treaty on the Chagos Archipelago