abortion
Cabinet minister Reynolds hits back at Vance over religious freedom claims
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ‘no-one is arrested for what they are praying about’ after JD Vance’s claims.
2,792 abortions carried out in Northern Ireland in 2023/24
Abortions in Northern Ireland have increased
Rise in women seeking abortions who use natural contraception methods – study
Researchers highlighted a ‘shift’ away from hormonal contraceptives such as the pill.
Abortion protests resulted in 108 calls to PSNI
The Department of Health has defended the use of protest buffer zones outside abortion clinics since 2023
Pope’s New Year’s Day message calls for commitment to protect life
Francis ushered in 2025 with a renewed appeal for the Catholic faithful to reject abortion.
Judge criticises ‘appalling and sloppy’ BBC after high-profile trial collapses
Sophie Harvey, 25, had denied procuring her own miscarriage when she was aged 19.
Abortion complications reporting call ‘a smokescreen’ to limit access, peer says
A Bill would require the Government to publish an annual report containing certain data relating to abortion complications.
Abortion rights campaigners celebrate victories in seven states
However, Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.
Abortion rights advocates win in four US states but lose in Florida
There were contrasting fortunes for abortion rights supporters in Missouri and Florida.
Mixed night for US abortion rights supporters after defeat in Florida
Most voters supported the Florida measure, but it fell short of the required 60% to pass constitutional amendments in the state.