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.
The Bachelor's Krystal Nielson Bowles shares harrowing details of her second child's birth, involving a ruptured uterus and NICU care. Doctors have strongly advised against future pregnancies. Read her full story.
Over 175 Palestinians in Batn al-Hawa face losing homes to settler groups citing 1970 law. Residents blame Gaza war for creating 'atmosphere of hate'. Read the full report.
Vogue Williams' manager arrives in Australia as first I'm A Celebrity evictions approach, while husband Spencer Matthews continues extreme triathlon challenge. Read the full story.
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell announces the birth of his first child with girlfriend Simone Engelhardt following a challenging four-day labour and emergency surgery.
Love Island's Jonny Mitchell and girlfriend Simone Engelhardt welcome a baby boy following an emergency C-section. The couple shares their 'crazy journey' to parenthood. Read their heartwarming story.
Shona McGarty's lookalike sister, Camilla, touched down in Australia to support the EastEnders star as the first I'm A Celebrity evictions loom. Read the latest jungle drama.
No-fault evictions outlawed in England from next May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?
Martin Lewis warns debit cards lack key protections and carry high overdraft fees. Discover why a credit card could be a smarter spending choice for many.
Laurence Fox's attempt to dismiss upskirting charges rejected by judge. Case proceeds to December 2027 trial over sharing intimate image without consent.
M&S unveils its massive new Bristol flagship at Cabot Circus, featuring a three-floor layout, its largest-ever beauty section, and a new festive cafe menu. Explore the grand opening now!
British tourists face holiday chaos as Marriott's partner Sonder enters bankruptcy, forcing immediate evictions from London to New York. Discover how the collapse affects travellers.
New analysis reveals ordinary British landlords could face bankruptcy as Labour's rental reforms threaten to squeeze profits amid rising mortgage costs and regulatory changes.
Exclusive report reveals the human cost of Rio de Janeiro's urban transformation as hundreds of families face forced evictions from their homes in Vila Autódromo community.
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Major UK property developers are avoiding billions in community infrastructure payments through controversial loopholes, leaving schools and roads underfunded across Britain.
The UK government unveils its landmark Renters' Reform Bill, delivering the biggest shake-up to private renting in decades with bans on Section 21 evictions and rental bidding wars.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour-led councils have issued almost 200 no-fault eviction notices despite party's manifesto pledge to ban the practice, raising questions about housing policy implementation.
Acclaimed documentary capturing Palestinian evictions gains global recognition as MUBI secures distribution rights following its award-winning festival run.
Shocking new figures reveal the devastating scale of child homelessness across the UK, with over 145,000 children currently living in temporary accommodation as government policies fail to address the growing emergency.
Birmingham City Council faces accusations of exaggerating its £760m equal pay liability, with critics claiming the true figure is significantly lower as the authority effectively declares bankruptcy.
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal of contracting severe influenza just days before her scheduled C-section, highlighting the dangers of flu during pregnancy and the NHS heroes who saved her baby.
An exclusive investigation reveals how negative attitudes towards caesarean births are creating unnecessary fear and anxiety for expectant mothers across the UK.
First Dates star Thomas Skinner rushed back to filming Channel 4's Junior Baftas mere hours after his partner's C-section, in an emotional whirlwind day that saw him become a father and return to work.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares Labour will be 'builders not blockers' in major conference speech, promising sweeping planning reforms and economic stability to boost UK growth.
Exclusive investigation reveals how residents of Belém, Brazil are being evicted from their homes to make way for expensive short-term rentals ahead of the COP30 climate conference, raising serious questions about climate justice.
A coalition of over 150 UK organisations is urging the government to scrap the policy that gives refugees just 28 days to find housing after gaining status, calling it a 'recipe for homelessness'.
The Scottish Government faces mounting pressure to disclose its legal advice on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill after a controversial Section 35 order from Westminster blocked the legislation. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack defends the move as 'necess