On 2 July 2026, the UK government formally apologised for the state’s role in historic forced adoption practices that occurred mainly between 1949 and 1976. Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered the apology in Parliament, acknowledging that roughly 185,000 mothers, adopted children and their families suffered loss of choice and identity. The apology is accompanied by a £4 million support package over three years, funded through the Coram BAAF charity and Family Connect. The money will improve access to adoption records, expand family‑reconnection services, provide health and mental‑health support, and fund research and testimonial projects. Additional steps include establishing a lived‑experience reference group and commissioning a testimonials project to capture affected voices.
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