China ends 30-year condom tax break to boost births
China will impose a 13% VAT on contraceptives from January, ending a three-decade exemption. The move is part of a wider policy shift to tackle a plunging birth rate. Read the full analysis.
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NHS directed women to controversial Free Birth Society
Exclusive: NHS websites referred pregnant women to materials promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths worldwide. Discover the full investigation into this alarming breach of trust.
Poland summons Israeli ambassador over Yad Vashem post
Poland's foreign minister summons Israel's ambassador after Yad Vashem's post on Nazi-era badges sparks a diplomatic row over historical accuracy. Read the full story.
Free Birth Society linked to baby deaths worldwide
Exclusive investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by podcast tales of births without medical assistance. Read the shocking findings.
Ukrainians Charged in Poland Rail Sabotage for Russia
Polish prosecutors charge two Ukrainians with terrorist sabotage on behalf of Russia after explosion on aid railway to Ukraine. Read the latest developments.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Considering an adjustable-rate mortgage? Discover how ARMs work, their risks, and if this variable-rate home loan suits your financial situation. Make an informed decision.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: A UK Buyer's Guide
Considering an adjustable-rate mortgage? Discover the pros, cons, and essential factors to determine if this UK property finance option aligns with your homeownership goals.
Poland closes last Russian consulate after sabotage
Poland orders the closure of Russia's final consulate in Gdansk following a major railway sabotage incident. Discover the details behind this diplomatic escalation.
Home birth tragedy reveals UK maternity system failures
The death of Jennifer Cahill and baby Agnes highlights Britain's maternity crisis. With 68% of units deemed unsafe and soaring trauma rates, women are losing faith in hospital births.
23,000 empty classrooms in England as birth rates plummet
A dramatic decline in birth rates has left England with thousands of empty school classrooms, forcing local councils to make difficult decisions about educational provision and taxpayer funding.
Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget
Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Olivia Bowen's raw birth trauma leaves fans emotional
Love Island star Olivia Bowen bravely opens up about her traumatic childbirth experience, with emotional scenes from new documentary resonating deeply with parents across the UK.
Honey Birdette founder shares wild birth story
Lingerie tycoon Eloise Monaghan shares the extraordinary story of her daughter's birth at home with wife Rebecca, revealing unexpected twists and the unique name they chose for their newborn.
Germany's population declines for third year running
New Eurostat data reveals Germany's population declined by 0.1% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of natural decrease despite overall growth through immigration.
Car loses wheel at Polish level crossing in near-miss
Dramatic dashcam footage captures the terrifying moment a car loses its front wheel while crossing railway tracks in Poland, narrowly avoiding catastrophe as vehicles continue to pass.
Albania appoints world's first AI government minister
In a groundbreaking political move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence as its Minister of Birth Rate, marking the world's first AI government official with a mission to tackle demographic challenges.
Coroner demands NHS changes after home birth death
A coroner has issued a formal warning to the NHS after a baby died during a home birth, highlighting critical gaps in emergency transfer protocols and midwife training.
Poland's Baby Bust: Why Birth Rates Are Plummeting
Poland faces a demographic emergency as birth rates plummet to record lows. Discover the economic pressures, changing social values, and political failures driving this silent crisis that threatens the nation's future.
Olivia Bowen Opens Up About Traumatic Birth Experience
Former Love Island favourite Olivia Bowen shares intimate details of her challenging labour journey with newborn son Abel, revealing the emotional and physical struggles she faced during delivery.
Russia's population crisis deepens amid war losses
New official data reveals Russia's population has fallen to its lowest level in decades, with record-low birth rates and war casualties creating a perfect demographic storm under Putin's leadership.
Japan's population crisis deepens as births hit record low
Japan faces an unprecedented demographic emergency as new data reveals the sharpest population decline in history, with births plummeting to their lowest level since records began.
Russia's population crisis deepens with 2M loss
New statistics reveal Russia's population has dropped by over 2 million since 2021, with deaths significantly outnumbering births as Putin's war and economic pressures create a perfect demographic storm.
Lou O'Neil welcomes second baby with husband Jake
Former TV personality Lou O'Neil and husband Jake celebrate the arrival of their second child, completing their family in a heartwarming London birth story.
Poland's loneliness epidemic fuels birth rate collapse
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Mum gives birth on motorway after toy car hospital dash
A quick-thinking new mother gave birth on the hard shoulder after using her son's toy car to reach the hospital when her labour progressed rapidly, in a dramatic motorway delivery.
Mum's shock after giving birth without knowing she was pregnant
Kira Cousins shares her incredible story of unexpectedly giving birth at home after experiencing what she thought was severe stomach pain, in a tale that's stunned medical professionals.
NHS trust accused of home birth scare tactics
Exclusive investigation uncovers how NHS hospitals are using fear-based campaigns to discourage home births, sparking outrage among midwives and expectant parents across Britain.
Mother dies after traumatic home birth emergency transfer
A mother who planned a peaceful home birth died in hospital after a traumatic emergency transfer. Her newborn remains in critical care as family demands answers about maternity safety failures.
Influencer dies during planned home water birth
Social media star Sophie Bugg-Hayes dies during planned home water birth as husband watches helplessly, sparking urgent safety discussions about maternal healthcare choices.
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