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Indian uni demands period proof from female staff

A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.

Vick Hope 'bricking it' about post-baby work return

BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope shares candid fears about returning to work after maternity leave as she prepares to host Glamour Women of the Year Awards, opening up about motherhood realities in refreshingly honest interview.

Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'

A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.

Man Utd youngsters Garnacho & Mainoo get compassionate leave

Manchester United's rising stars Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have been granted compassionate leave, casting doubt on their availability for upcoming Premier League matches as Erik ten Hag shows support for his young talents during personal challe

Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows

A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations

UK's 10-Year Settlement Rule Sparks Outcry

The UK government faces mounting criticism over controversial plans to extend the settlement qualification period from 5 to 10 years, with campaigners warning it creates a 'two-tier immigration system' and unfairly targets vulnerable migrants.

Sabalenka and Swiatek lose WTA ranking points

Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek face significant ranking point deductions as WTA implements new maternity and injury protection rules, creating major shifts in women's tennis hierarchy.

NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn

Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.

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.

NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn

Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.

Motherhood's Hidden Cost: UK's Broken System

An investigation reveals how inadequate maternity pay, inflexible working conditions, and soaring childcare costs are pushing mothers out of the workforce, creating a silent crisis in British families.

Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads

A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.

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.

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