Junior doctors' strike_ Thousands start three-day walkout

Tens of thousands of junior doctors have started a 72-hour strike across England in a dispute with the government over pay.

Many patients will have operations and appointments cancelled as the three days of action brings further widespread disruption to the NHS.

An advertising campaign launched by the trade union says: "Pret a Manger has announced it will pay up to £14.10 per hour. A junior doctor makes just £14.09".