Number of Abortions Performed Hits Record High in Britain

The number of abortions performed in Britain hit another high in 2023, according to official government statistics released this week.

The Department of Health & Social Care revealed this week that there were 277,970 abortions in England and Wales in 2023, a record high since the Abortion Act was passed in 1967, legalising the practice.

The government recorded an 11 per cent increase over 2022, or 26,593 more abortions.

The rate of abortions also hit a record high, with 23 abortions being performed per 1,000 women aged between 15 and 44 years old.

All age groups saw their respective abortion rates increase, including those under the age of 18, who saw an increase from 6.4 in 2021 to 7.8 per 1,000 women in