A BBC News investigation reveals that senior doctors in England are earning substantial overtime pay, with some making over £200,000 annually. This surge in earnings is attributed to the NHS’s struggle with staffing shortages and increasing waiting lists. Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the high rates as unacceptable, while the British Medical Association highlighted the systemic issues prompting reliance on overtime. The overall overtime bill for the NHS reached nearly £1 billion in 2023-24, reflecting an urgent need for more staff and innovative solutions to tackle backlogs effectively.