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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Alexandra Topping

Rise in abortions in England and Wales linked to cost of living crisis, say experts

A pair of hands holding a white abortion pill
The statistics show medically-induced procedures accounted for 86% of abortions. Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

The number of abortions in England and Wales has risen sharply, with a charity saying that growing financial pressure on families could mean it continues to rise.

The number increased by 17%, from 105,488 between January and June 2021 to 123,219 over the same period in 2022, according to a report by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

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