Bill prioritising UK medical graduates 'unfair' to international doctors already in NHS, say DAUK

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By Claudia Tanner

Emergency legislation introduced to Parliament to prioritise UK-trained doctors for NHS training places has prompted concerns about the impact on international medical graduates who have already built lives and careers in Britain.

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, published on Thursday, will give UK medical graduates priority for foundation and specialty training posts starting in August 2026.