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Women from minority groups in the UK are less likely to get epidurals, research shows

A study shows there are differences in pain relief given to women of different races in healthcare.
Published 2 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Women from minority groups in the UK are less likely to get epidurals, research shows

Women from minority backgrounds in the UK less likely to receive epidurals, research finds

Exclusive: Guardian analysis shows evidence of racial inequalities in pain relief offered across healthcare
Published 2 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Women from minority backgrounds in the UK less likely to receive epidurals, research finds

Hundreds of people join a worldwide group to help survivors of rape where drugs were used

Two women started the group after they were attacked by partners when they were not conscious.
Published 3 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Hundreds of people join a worldwide group to help survivors of rape where drugs were used

Keir Starmer gives a formal apology for the forced adoption scandal

The Prime Minister said the British state did not protect mothers and children enough.
Published 2 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Keir Starmer gives a formal apology for the forced adoption scandal

NHS trusts in England will be rated on tackling violence and racism towards staff

League tables will rank trusts on six measures of staff wellbeing.
Published 5 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
NHS trusts in England will be rated on tackling violence and racism towards staff

People waiting for hospital treatment to get three weeks' notice under NHS England plans

The move was inspired by the customer service provided by online retailers such as John Lewis and Amazon
Published 3 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
People waiting for hospital treatment to get three weeks' notice under NHS England plans

Hundreds join a global support group for people who have survived rape involving drugs

Zoe Watts and Amanda Stanhope started the group after being attacked by partners while unconscious.
Published 3 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Hundreds join a global support group for people who have survived rape involving drugs

Half of affordable new homes in rural England at risk if planning rules are relaxed

Analysis shows that ending quotas for developers could lead to 32,000 fewer homes over 10 years.
Published 6 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Half of affordable new homes in rural England at risk if planning rules are relaxed

People affected by forced adoptions welcome an apology but want more help

They said hearing the apology was emotional, but they need more support for their mental health.
Published 2 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
People affected by forced adoptions welcome an apology but want more help

A global group involved in rape where drugs are used has been discovered by the UK crime agency

The agency says criminals plan to assault and film victims using online groups, and crimes often happen when victims know and trust the offenders.
Published 2 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
A global group involved in rape where drugs are used has been discovered by the UK crime agency

Scientist regrets using ‘extreme male brain’ phrase for autism

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen now says his words were misunderstood and the idea that autistic people lack empathy is a myth.
Published 5 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Scientist regrets using ‘extreme male brain’ phrase for autism

Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows

Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years
Published 6 July 2026 SOCIETY B2
Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows