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The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

Voices: Every woman should feel safe in an NHS maternity ward

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The staggering shortcomings in care for mothers at hospitals and failure to implement recommendations to correct them have resulted in lives lost and ruined – the health secretary could define his legacy by finally putting this right

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor

An employment tribunal upheld Sandie Peggie’s claims she was harassed by NHS Fife but other claims were dismissed.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

I Retired at 63 to Enjoy My Free Time, But My Grown Kids Want Help With Childcare

I love my grandkids, but It's too much. What should I do? We asked therapists and relationship experts for advice.

Kiplinger · Dec 7, 2025

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

Many Australian women have quit or considered leaving their jobs during fertility treatment, but some employers are stepping in to stop the workforce exodus.

AAP · Dec 6, 2025

'The silence can be deafening' - Joanna Lumley fronts new appeal to tackle growing loneliness crisis among older people this Christmas

Age UK says over one million older people will be eating dinner alone this Christmas – here's how you can help

Woman & Home · Dec 6, 2025

Younger people wanting an assisted death could face stronger assessments

Paediatrician Baroness Cass and the former president of the BMA, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, called for a more ‘in-depth’ process.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Experience: I gave birth to the world’s first IVF boy

My husband and I were unable to have children, and then we heard about a new experimental technique

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Cancer-Stricken King Charles Wants a 'Special Christmas In Case It's His Last,' Source Says

Cancer-stricken King Charles III is determined to make this Christmas 'special in case it's his last,' according to a source, as the royals gather at Sandringham amid his and Kate Middleton's health struggles.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2025

Stark warning for NHS over drop in number of international nurses coming to UK

The health and care system has relied on international recruitment ‘for generations’ with experts warning that plans to tighten visa rules and cut immigration could ‘deepen’ workforce shortages

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025