2 h. ago Everything I wish I’d known before I decided to freeze my eggs at 36

More and more people are turning to egg freezing to increase their chances of becoming a parent. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it – from the hidden costs to the chances of successWhen I first told my mother I was freezing my eggs, she asked: “So my grandchildren are going to be stored next to some Häagen-Dazs?” (Very funny, Mum.) I’m one of an increasing number of women in the UK who have chosen to put their eggs on ice in order to preserve their fertility, although this does – as discussed later – have clear limitations.According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the UK’s regulator for the fertility industry, there was a 170% increase in the number of egg freezing cycles between 2019 and 2023. The technology has been around since the 80s, but became more accessible in the 00s with vitrification, a flash-freezing technique. Now, celebrities such as Florence Pugh and Michaela Coel openly discuss their experiences of it, an...

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39 h. ago Trump envoy plans summit with Hamas chief who masterminded Oct. 7 massacre

President Trump's Middle East peace envoy Steve Witkoff, is preparing to meet with the Chief negotiator of Hamas.

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52 h. ago The taxes Rachel Reeves could raise after income tax hike abandoned

There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums

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8 d. ago Pensioners face £2,500 tax bills under potential Income Tax plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering raising income tax, in a move that would hit millions of pensioners - and some could face bills of up to 2,500

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8 d. ago Trump administration permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland

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8 d. ago Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland

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8 d. ago Putin ‘sidelines’ Russia’s veteran foreign minister after ‘blaming him for collapse of Trump summit’

Putin and Trump were expected to meet in Hungary - until Lavrov spoke with Marco Rubio last month

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9 d. ago Bizarre reason Alan Titchmarsh's jeans were blurred on North Korean TV

Alan Titchmarsh's BBC show Garden Secrets has been aired in North Korea since 2022, but when images of his censored jeans went viral Brits were left scratching their heads

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9 d. ago UN Security Council lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of Trump meet

China abstains on resolution that paves way for former leader of an al Qaeda affiliate to visit White House

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1 week ago Labour MPs turn on Rachel Reeves as Chancellor hints at breaking manifesto pledge not to raise income tax

The Chancellor hinted this week that she is considering a manifesto-busting rise in income tax as she grapples with a black hole in the public finances estimated at up to £30 billion.

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1 week ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

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1 week ago Minister indicates support for ending ‘luxury car’ leases on Motability Scheme for benefits claimants

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reported to be considering making significant changes to access for the Motability Scheme.

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1 week ago Death by a HUNDRED tax hikes? Reeves looking at blizzard of increases on 'wealthy' middle earners in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a blizzard of measures targeting the 'wealthy' as she scrambles to drum up huge sums.

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2 w. ago Rachel Reeves considers 20% tax on assets of people deciding to leave UK

Plans for ‘settling-up charge’ predicted to raise £2bn and would follow policy in place among most G7 countriesRich people quitting the UK could be required to pay a 20% tax on their business assets as part of plans reportedly being considered by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Treasury has drawn up plans for a “settling-up charge” on assets; a move that would bring the UK into line with most other G7 nations and raise a predicted £2bn for the public coffers, according to the Times. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Moment Trump and Melania meet dopplegangers at White House Halloween event

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania met their dopplegangers as they greeted trick-or-treaters at the White House Halloween event.

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2 w. ago Meet Dr. Casey Means: A wellness influencer, vaccine skeptic, and Trump’s pick for surgeon general

The surgeon-turned-author is a vaccine skeptic that has embraced the Health and Human Services Secretary’s ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda

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2 w. ago How Rachel Reeves is plotting a £50billion tax raid on YOUR pension pot

A PENSIONS shake-up being considered in next month's Budget would shrink pots by £50billion, Rachel Reeves has been warned. The Chancellor is said to be considering slashing tax relief for pensions in her Autumn statement on November 26th. Currently, when you save into a pension, the government adds back the income tax you paid on...

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2 w. ago Chancellor considering tax cut for Scots ahead of pivotal Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves is looking at a plan which would shield Scots from an income tax rise, but give them an NI cut.

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2 w. ago Trump live updates: President’s crucial meeting with China’s Xi Jinping nears as shutdown impacts airport delays

Trump will meet with Xi in mere hours

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2 w. ago Trump live: Major airport forced to ground planes as federal shutdown causes huge staff shortage

Shutdown-linked travel disruption comes as Trump prepares to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea for key talks to try and defuse trade war

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