The British Pregnancy Advisory Service faces criticism over its stance on sex-selective abortion. We examine the practice, its cultural drivers, and the debate over legality and morality in modern Britain.
Cricket-themed entertainment group Sixes, backed by Ben Stokes, enters administration. Southampton site shuts immediately as rescue deal is sought for remaining 15 venues.
Sixes, the cricket-themed social chain backed by Ben Stokes, enters administration, closing its Southampton site. Other venues remain open as rescue talks continue. Read the latest.
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
The CDC has formally dropped its blanket recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, advising individualised decisions for low-risk infants. Discover the implications.
The UK's net migration could rise to around 300,000 by the end of the decade, a key government adviser predicts, as overseas student and worker numbers rebound. Read the full analysis.
Keir Starmer warned that raising salary thresholds for foreign workers could cost the UK economy up to £710m. Read the full analysis from the Migration Advisory Committee.
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
Japan has ended its megaquake advisory for the northeast coast one week after a magnitude 7.5 quake. Officials warn the risk remains. Stay prepared with the latest updates.
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
A federal committee has voted to end the recommendation that all US newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine on day one, sparking outcry from public health leaders. Read the full story.
A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.
A US health panel has voted to end the decades-old practice of vaccinating all newborns against Hepatitis B within 24 hours of birth. The new guidance recommends consultation and a delayed start.
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
A federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. is considering rolling back the decades-old recommendation for all newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot at birth. The move could signal a major shift in US public health policy.
A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.
Official figures reveal UK net migration fell 69% to 204,000, creating political challenges for Labour as sectors like social care face recruitment crises. Discover the real story.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
A massive 45-vehicle pileup on Interstate 70 in Indiana brought traffic to a standstill for six hours. The crash, caused by hazardous winter weather, serves as a stark warning for drivers.
The future of TGI Fridays' 49 UK restaurants is uncertain as the chain is put up for sale just weeks after a recent acquisition. 2,000 jobs are at risk.
Hunters in Maine warned not to eat wild turkeys after dangerous PFAS chemicals discovered. Learn about the growing contamination crisis affecting wildlife across the US.
Nurse researcher reveals untreated pregnancy pain affects 50-75% of mothers, causing depression and chronic conditions. Learn how to advocate for proper care.
Model Elsie Hewitt, pregnant with Pete Davidson's baby, shares her '24/7 agony' from pre-existing conditions. Discover her emotional plea and Davidson's support.
Willie Mullins' Final Demand delivered a flawless debut over fences with a dominant 13-length victory at Navan, shortening to 6-4 for the Brown Advisory Novice Chase at Cheltenham. Read the full analysis.
In an astonishing medical mix-up, a British woman's suspected kidney stone agony turned out to be unexpected labour, delivering a healthy baby she never knew she was carrying.
Emergency boil-water advisory issued for Lake Tahoe area after dangerous fecal bacteria detected in water supply, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
Hong Kong authorities warn citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok after deadly shopping mall shooting raises safety concerns across Southeast Asia.
The Jamaican government has declared a nationwide state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa intensifies toward Category 4 status. UK tourists are being urgently evacuated with immediate flight arrangements underway.
Discover the lesser-known early signs of pregnancy that go beyond missed periods and nausea, including back pain and headaches that could indicate you're expecting.