Abortions at record high in England and Wales ‘driven by cost of living’

Abortions at record high in England and Wales ‘driven by cost of living’


Providers and doctors say lack of access to contraception another reason for the 11% rise in procedures in 2023

The rising cost of living and a lack of access to contraception have driven another rise in abortion rates in England and Wales, providers and doctors said.

Government statistics released on Thursday showed that abortions increased by 11% in 2023 compared with the previous year.

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