C-Sections Overtake Natural Births in England
For the first time, caesarean sections are the most common form of birth in England, with 45.1% of deliveries in 2024/25. Explore the factors driving this historic shift in NHS maternity care.
For the first time, caesarean sections are the most common form of birth in England, with 45.1% of deliveries in 2024/25. Explore the factors driving this historic shift in NHS maternity care.
Pension experts warn UK workers could see over 40% of their Christmas bonus vanish in tax and NI. Using a 'bonus sacrifice' scheme could protect your money and boost your pension. Act now before your bonus is paid.
Donald Trump personally awarded Kennedy Centre Honours, including to British star Michael Crawford, in a revamped Oval Office ceremony. Discover the full list of honourees and the controversial changes.
TV legend Lorraine Kelly opens up about the joys of being a grandmother, calling it a 'second chance' at motherhood after juggling her career with raising her daughter. She also discusses changing attitudes towards working mums on TV. Read her heartwarmin
HMRC reveals 3.3 million workers will be impacted by new Budget rules on salary sacrifice pension contributions from 2029. Discover what it means for your retirement savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget targets salary sacrifice pensions from 2029. A finance expert reveals three crucial steps to protect your retirement savings and soften the tax blow.
HMRC has outlined when major tax changes from the Autumn Budget will take effect, impacting savings, pensions, and property income. Discover the key dates and how they affect you.
Archaeologists discover a highly gendered Stone Age society in China, with evidence of separate male and female sacrificial rituals 3,800 years ago. Read the full study.
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby discusses the intense pressure women face to 'bounce back' after childbirth while balancing career ambitions. Read her candid interview about motherhood struggles.
The Chancellor's latest budget brings key changes to Isas, pensions, and property taxes. Our five-point guide shows you how to adapt your finances to minimise the impact.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces intense pressure after PSV defeat while managing long-distance family life. Discover the personal sacrifices behind the scenes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to slash salary sacrifice pension allowance from £60,000 to £2,000, potentially leaving millions worse off in retirement. Experts warn this could deter saving and damage UK pension system.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces higher taxes on savings, dividends, and property income, while cutting cash ISA limits and capping pension salary sacrifice. Discover how your finances will be affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will cap tax-free pension salary sacrifice at £2,000 from 2029, raising billions. Find out how this Autumn Budget change affects your retirement planning.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new £2,000 annual cap on pension salary sacrifice from 2029. Discover how this change affects your retirement savings and National Insurance.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget may cap salary sacrifice pension schemes, risking retirement savings and drawing industry warnings. Learn the potential impacts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may cap pension salary sacrifice in the Budget, risking retirement savings. Learn how this tax-efficient scheme works and what changes could mean for you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is targeting private pension schemes in a move experts warn could hammer retirement savings. Will this fund the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap? Vote now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget is set to impose new taxes on ordinary workers and the South East while increasing benefits by £15bn. Discover the full impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets salary-sacrifice schemes in £3bn pension raid to fund welfare changes. Experts warn of hammer blow to private sector retirement savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' planned Budget raid on pension salary sacrifice could cost workers tens of thousands. The CBI warns it's a 'tax on doing the right thing'. Discover the impact.
Workers' pension pots could fall by tens of thousands as firms warn they cannot absorb costs if Rachel Reeves taxes salary sacrifice schemes. Read the full analysis.
Rumours swirl ahead of the Autumn Budget on November 26. Discover how potential changes to tax-free lump sums and salary sacrifice could impact your retirement pot.
Discover the secrets of a privileged community in BBC's new drama Wild Cherry. Starring Eve Best, the series premieres November 15 on BBC One and iPlayer. Watch now!
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to limit tax benefits on high-end bicycles in the Cycle to Work scheme to boost Treasury revenue. Find out how the Budget change could affect you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to limit tax benefits for high-end bike purchases via the Cycle to Work scheme. Discover how the budget change could affect your commute and savings.
Across urban China, single mothers are revolutionising family life by forming innovative co-parenting partnerships with other solo mothers, creating supportive networks that challenge traditional norms.
Capital Radio presenter Aimee Vivian shares her harrowing battle with mastitis that escalated into sepsis, offering crucial health warnings for new mothers.
Archaeologists have uncovered a stunning 5,300-year-old temple complex in Israel that reveals mysterious pagan rituals and human sacrifices centuries before the Biblical battle of Armageddon.
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with babies born to Black mothers facing significantly higher mortality rates across England.