Junior doctors will strike on February 10, as contract negotiations with the government break down.

The British Medical Association (BMA) announced today that a previously cancelled strike was back on, as no agreement on contracts could be reached.

A BMA spokesman said: "Despite the best efforts of our negotiating team, and hours of talks facilitated by Acas, we have not managed to reach agreement with NHS Employers and the Department of Health on the new junior doctors contract.

"As a result, the industrial action we planned for 10 February will be going ahead.

"However, rather than the planned full walkout, the action will mirror that of 12 January.

"Junior doctors in England will be offering emergency care only for 24 hours from 8am on Wednesday 10 February to 8am Thursday 11 February."

January 7: St George's Hospital warns patients ahead of junior doctors' strike

January 13: In pictures: Junior doctors across south west London and north Surrey join in nationwide strike​

January 19: Second junior doctors strike called off

A second strike due to take place at the end of January was called off by the BMA to re-enter negotiations.

The BMA has criticised the new contracts on offer from the Department of Health as "unsafe".

At the time the second strike was withdrawn, a Department of Health spokesman said: "In the end, the government and junior doctors want to do the same thing by improving patient care at weekends – and we look forward to further constructive discussions."

No further statement has yet been issued in relation to today's announcement.

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