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.
NSW Opposition Leader Demands Return of Baby Bonus
New South Wales Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane urges federal government to reintroduce baby bonus as Australia faces record low birth rates. Discover the growing demographic crisis.
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.
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.
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.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist. Governor Andrew Bailey signals cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty.
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.
Bank of England Summer Rate Cut Predicted by Goldman Sachs
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee could implement interest rate cuts as early as June, with Goldman Sachs forecasting significant easing as UK inflation shows sustained improvement.
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.
RBA holds interest rates at 4.35% for fifth meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting as inflation battle continues. Governor Michele Bullock signals cautious approach despite economic pressures.
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.
RBA holds rates steady, no cuts in sight
The Reserve Bank of Australia has dashed hopes for imminent rate cuts, maintaining current settings amid persistent inflation pressures and economic uncertainty.
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.
UK Inflation Plummets to 2% Target
In a dramatic economic turnaround, UK inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, sparking speculation about imminent interest rate cuts and relief for households.
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.
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