Adoption4 days agoIt was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been traffickedWhen they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.4 days ago3 Jul 2026'Government's forced adoption apology is too late'Reg Barker says his mother was forced to give him up for adoption by hospital staff.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Forced adoptions 'a stain on our history' says Starmer as he gives formal apologyThe practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.2 Jul 202628 Jun 2026Forced adoption stories 'deeply moving' says bishopBishop Michael Beasley says it is "deeply painful" to think of the severed family bonds.28 Jun 202623 Jun 2026'They made my mum give me up because she was unmarried'Reg Barker, 66, says he only found out he was adopted when he applied for a passport, aged 18.23 Jun 202619 Jun 2026'Church of England's forced adoption apology is poor'The Church of England says it is "committed to listening, learning and providing support".19 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Teacher sentenced to whole life order for murder of adopted babyTeacher Jamie Varley sentenced to whole life order for murder and sexual abuse of adopted baby Preston Davey. His partner John will be jailed for 25 years.18 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in EnglandAn apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says.17 Jun 202611 May 2026Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisonerThe child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.11 May 2026...
