Bank Governor faces backlash over mortgage comments
Andrew Bailey's suggestion that struggling homeowners should 'just absorb' higher mortgage payments sparks outrage as Nationwide reports significant payment increases for thousands.
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UK lenders slash mortgage rates after inflation fall
Nationwide and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant mortgage rate reductions following improved inflation data, providing relief for borrowers across Britain.
RBA holds rates at 12-year high amid cost crisis
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its tough stance against inflation, keeping interest rates at 4.35% while households face mounting financial pressure from rising expenses across housing, utilities and essentials.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates in market shake-up
Britain's largest building society cuts selected mortgage rates by up to 0.31%, offering relief to borrowers amid ongoing cost of living pressures. Find out which deals are changing.
Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates in Market Move
Nationwide Building Society has launched significant mortgage rate cuts across its product range, offering relief to borrowers amid changing market conditions.
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.
RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.
Barefoot Investor: RBA flying blind on rates
Financial guru Scott Pape delivers scathing assessment of Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions, claiming Australians are paying the price for economic mismanagement in cost of living crisis.
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.
South West sees sharpest decline in child population
New ONS data reveals dramatic regional disparities in child population across England and Wales, with the South West experiencing the most significant drop while London sees growth.
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.
Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs
Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.
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.
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.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
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.
Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
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.
NRL star's Bali wedding joy turns to emergency birth
In an emotional rollercoaster, rugby league star Ryan Matterson marries his partner in a dream Bali ceremony, only to face an emergency premature birth days later. The heartwarming story of love, crisis and new beginnings.
Mother and baby die in home birth tragedy
An exclusive Daily Mail investigation reveals the heartbreaking details surrounding the deaths of a mother and her newborn daughter during a planned home birth, raising urgent questions about maternal safety.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
Japan's imported baby boom exposes demographic crisis
Japan's reliance on foreign-born mothers to boost birth rates reveals deeper political failures and demographic challenges that threaten the nation's future stability.
Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review
Exclusive investigation reveals how a routine home birth turned fatal for first-time mother Sophie Ross, exposing critical gaps in UK maternity safety protocols and sparking calls for urgent reform.
Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy
A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.
Influencer live-streams childbirth on Twitch
Influencer Fandy's decision to broadcast her labour and delivery on Twitch has ignited fierce debate about privacy, boundaries and the monetisation of intimate life moments in the digital age.
Flight attendant gives birth mid-flight, forces emergency landing
A Virgin Australia flight attendant delivered her baby prematurely during a flight from Fiji to Sydney, forcing an emergency landing in New Caledonia. Read the incredible story of the airborne medical emergency.
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