UK: New statistics show fall in teenage pregnancy rate

The number of teenage pregnancies in England and Wales has fallen by 4%, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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24 February 2010

UK: Sex education controversy continues

Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has denied that plans for compulsory sex education in England’s schools have been watered down.

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15 February 2010

UK: New research on intimate violence makes headlines

A government advertising campaign is being launched to raise awareness of domestic violence in teenage relationships.

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14 December 2009

UK: Scheme allows pharmacies to provide contraceptive pills over the counter

An NHS pilot scheme is providing the contraceptive pill to teenage girls without prescription in pharmacies.

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5 November 2009

UK: No opt-out for sex education, government decides

Parents’ right to pull their children out of sex education classes in England is being ended once the pupils turn 15.

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24 October 2009

UK: New contraceptive statistics released

The condom has now caught up with the pill as women’s usual method of contraception, according to figures issued by the Office for National Statistics.

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23 October 2009

UK: Statistics on community contraceptive services

The report NHS Contraception Services, England: 2008-09 has been published.

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