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.