Maternal Deaths Up 20%, UK Misses Safety Target
Official data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed its 2025 target. Read the full analysis.
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Maternal deaths up 20%, 2025 target missed
New data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed to meet its 2025 target. Read the full report and expert analysis.
UK-Swiss Financial Pact: A Brexit Victory
The Berne Financial Services Agreement, effective 1 Jan 2026, is a major post-Brexit deal. It boosts UK-Swiss finance via mutual recognition, cutting costs and fostering growth. Discover the details.
Maternity trauma: 90% felt ignored by NHS staff
Exclusive Sky News investigation reveals hundreds of traumatic UK birth stories. 90% felt ignored, with long-term mental trauma and staff misconduct reported. Read the shocking findings.
The Birth Keepers: Inside the UK's Doula Empire
An investigation into the unregulated world of UK doulas, known as 'The Birth Keepers', and their growing influence on maternity care. Discover the promises, risks, and the women at the centre of this movement.
The Birth Keepers: Doulas and the UK Maternal Care Crisis
Explore the rising doula movement in the UK as it confronts systemic gaps in maternity care. Meet the women offering emotional and physical support where the NHS falls short.
Asian women twice as likely to suffer severe birth tears
Exclusive NHS data reveals Asian women are nearly twice as likely to experience severe vaginal tearing during childbirth. Experts warn of a critical awareness gap among healthcare staff.
NHS pays maternity inquiry lead up to £26,000 a month
Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices up to £26,000 monthly for advice. The final report is due by June 2026. Read the full investigation.
Women and Babies Targeted in Global Conflict Zones
A Guardian investigation reveals a harrowing global pattern of attacks on maternity services in war zones, endangering mothers and newborns. Read the full report on this critical breach of human rights.
Free Birth Society ideology nearly costs woman her life
An investigation by The Guardian reveals how the Free Birth Society's message of rejecting medical care endangered pregnant women. Listen to the full podcast series for the shocking details.
C-sections overtake vaginal births in England
NHS data reveals a historic shift: 45% of births in England are now caesareans. Explore the trends, age factors, and expert insights behind this change in maternity care.
Guardian Investigation Exposes 48 Cases Linked to Free Birth Society
A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of serious harm, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online health advice and the urgent need for safeguards in the digital age.
Stylist's secrets for hiding celebrity baby bumps
Top stylist Ellis Ranson shares the fashion strategies used by stars like Kate Ferdinand and Dani Dyer to keep pregnancies under wraps. Discover the failsafe outfits and colour palettes that work.
Inspectors praise City of London SEND services
A joint Ofsted and CQC report has praised the 'positive experiences' for children with special educational needs in the Square Mile. Read the full findings.
AI Puts 2.1 Million UK Jobs at Risk, OBR Says
OBR analysis reveals over 2 million jobs in key UK sectors face AI automation. Discover the Treasury's response and the potential impact on the economy.
US Broker StoneX Expands Into London Hedge Fund Market
American financial giant StoneX launches ambitious London expansion targeting mid-sized hedge funds with prime brokerage services. Discover how this move shakes up the City.
Lambeth mums protest over 'fake casual' maternity pay
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society
Exclusive: NHS websites directed women to a factsheet promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths. Discover the full investigation into this shocking breach of trust.
Free Birth Society Investigation: Key Safety Findings
Exclusive investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals alarming safety concerns and lack of medical oversight in unassisted childbirth movement. Essential reading for expectant parents.
Accountancy Firms Challenge Big Law's Market Share
Major accountancy firms are aggressively expanding into legal services, threatening traditional law firms' dominance. Discover how this shift impacts the UK legal landscape and what it means for clients.
NHS ignores coroners' advice on maternal deaths
Shocking study reveals coroners' life-saving advice for pregnant women is being ignored by hospitals. Urgent action needed to prevent tragic maternal deaths across the UK.
Coroners' maternal death advice ignored, study finds
A King's College London study reveals that nearly two-thirds of coroners' reports to prevent maternal deaths in England and Wales are being ignored. Urgent action is needed to save lives.
Cartoon Captures Third Trimester Inelegance
Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon perfectly captures the humorous realities of late pregnancy. Discover the universal truths about the third trimester experience.
10,000 Interns CEO Confronts Financial Sector Inequality
Jonathan Bowers of 10,000 Interns Foundation reveals how the initiative is transforming diversity in finance. Discover how 200+ firms are addressing inequality.
FCA expands Leeds office in major regional push
The Financial Conduct Authority is significantly expanding its Leeds presence, doubling its office space as part of its strategy to decentralise financial regulation from London.
Mum dies before holding newborn son after brain bleed
Ilona Kazik, 32, tragically died from a catastrophic brain haemorrhage days after giving birth. Her husband demands answers as inquest begins.
City Job Growth Falters Amid Budget Concerns
London's financial sector faces hiring slowdown as government budget decisions create uncertainty. Discover how this impacts City employment and economic recovery.
Apple MLS Season Pass price increases 20% for 2026
Apple announces 20% price hike for MLS Season Pass in 2026, now costing £99 annually. Subscribers face higher costs despite content expansion.
Friday's Australian News Digest: Key Updates
Your essential Friday briefing on Australian politics, weather alerts, and breaking news. Stay informed with today's crucial developments across the nation.
Business Leaders Warn Against LLP Tax Raid in Budget
Leading UK professional services bodies warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves that a Budget tax raid on LLPs would 'stunt growth' and damage Britain's economy. Read the full story.
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