Londoners' Top 10 Most Awkward Christmas Questions
New research reveals the personal questions ruining Christmas for Londoners. From fertility to finances, discover the top triggers and expert advice on handling festive stress.
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Expert Tips for Difficult Immigration Conversations at Christmas
Facing tough immigration chats over Christmas dinner? A charity with 15 years' experience reveals why empathy works better than facts. Learn their techniques and support the Guardian's 2025 appeal.
How to talk to grandchildren with opposing political views
A grandmother seeks advice on conversing with her conservative grandsons who dismiss her politics. Columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith suggests focusing on shared experience over belief.
Paloma Faith hospitalised with flu during pregnancy
Singer Paloma Faith shares her hospitalisation for flu while pregnant at 44, opening up about her fears and past fertility struggles. Read her full story here.
IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos
Couples in the UK are using a legal grey area to screen IVF embryos for traits like intelligence and height, raising major ethical questions about 'designer babies'. Discover the implications.
Polygenic Embryo Screening in IVF: How It Works
Polygenic embryo screening (PES) is a new IVF add-on that claims to predict disease risk. Explore the science, the controversy, and what UK experts say about its efficacy and ethics.
Mother of world's first IVF boy shares her story
Grace MacDonald recounts her pioneering journey to motherhood via IVF in 1979, giving birth to the world's first IVF boy, Alastair. A story of hope, science, and an unbreakable bond.
Buddhist Guidance for Difficult Holiday Conversations
Discover how Buddhist principles of 'wise speech' can help you navigate challenging family discussions this festive season with courage and care. Learn to speak difficult truths constructively.
Solo motherhood journey: Grief, hope and psychological health
A 36-year-old woman shares her emotional journey to becoming a single mother by choice, exploring grief, envy and psychological preparation for solo parenting with expert guidance.
Responding to 'I'm not racist, but' statements
Learn effective strategies for addressing problematic 'I'm not racist, but' statements. Expert advice on challenging racial bias while maintaining dialogue.
Wheelbarrow sex position: Does it aid conception?
Martin Kemp's I'm a Celebrity reveal sparks debate. Experts weigh in on whether sex positions like the wheelbarrow actually increase pregnancy chances or if it's just a myth.
Ian Smith's Comedy Breakthrough: Authentic Stand-Up
Yorkshire comedian Ian Smith transformed his career by ditching gimmicks for authentic storytelling about anxiety and fertility struggles. Discover his journey to success.
Egg Freezing: The Truth About Costs and Success Rates
Discover the realities of egg freezing in the UK - from hidden costs to emotional challenges. Essential reading for women considering fertility preservation.
Jennifer Aniston Opens Up About 'Normal' Boyfriend
Jennifer Aniston speaks for the first time about her relationship with wellness coach Jim Curtis, praising his 'normal' nature and revealing her past fertility struggles.
Unregulated Sperm Donor Defies Court Warnings
A man known as 'Joe Donor' persists in advertising unregulated fertility services despite legal action, raising serious concerns about patient safety and reproductive rights in the UK.
Fertility clinic error sparks embryo legal battle
Couples are taking urgent legal action against a London fertility clinic after an administrative error threatened the destruction of their frozen embryos, raising serious questions about oversight in the UK fertility industry.
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