BBC Investigative reporter & documentary presenter. Got a story - email: Divya.talwar@bbc.co.uk, @divyatalwar21 on IG. My views only.
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26 Feb 2023
My debut @BBCPanorama out tomorrow!
For 6 months @EllieDoward and I have been investigating crisis pregnancy centres. We found evidence some are giving unethical advice which could persuade women not to have abortions.
@BBC1, 8.30pm
#Panorama #crisispregnancycentresuncovered
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Mar 31
NEW: I have spoken to the parents of seven children who believe the wrong
sperm or egg donors were used during IVF treatments.
The cases are linked to clinics in Northern Cyprus – a popular destination for Brits seeking fertility treatment abroad.
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Mar 17
Members of new maternity task force announced by Wes Streeting to deliver ‘urgent action’ on maternity.
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Donna Ockenden appointed as Chair of the Leeds Maternity and Neonatal Inquiry by @wesstreeting.
@BBCNews feature by the amazing @DivyaTalwar1
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Mar 10
Sometimes there are moments in the House of Commons that take your breath away.
An extraordinarily brave performance from Charlotte Nichols.
Mar 10
🚨 WATCH: Labour MP Charlotte Nichols reveals she was raped as an MP as she opposes the jury trial reforms
"I waited 1,088 days to go to court. We've been told [by the Government] that if we have concerns about this Bill, it's because we've not been raped"
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Mar 10
New - The health secretary has made a U-turn and appointed @DOckendenLtd to lead the inquiry into 'repeated maternity' failures at Leeds. Families first wrote to the Wes Streeting in Jan 2025 calling for this - they've had to fight so long to be heard.
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Mar 4
Nottingham's NHS maternity services remain rated "requires improvement" by @CareQualityComm results from latest inspection from last May out today. CQC acknowledges delay in publication not ideal but says process takes time. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c363…
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Another day. Another Lucy Letby headline theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
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Feb 26
These failings are disturbing but not surprising - we’ve been hearing about these issues for too long - what families say they need now is lessons learnt, action and improvements. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c309…
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Feb 23
Agree wholeheartedly and support ♥️
As Chair of the APPG on Maternity, and as a harmed mother, I remain committed to securing truth, accountability and safer maternity care. Families deserve nothing less.
My statement ⬇️
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Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously' bbc.in/46offuN
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Feb 20
The parents of a baby who died at five days old say they are "devastated and angry" after they believe warning signs were missed before their daughter was born by emergency caesarean section at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
More here: bbc.in/4rSzZ5W
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“This inquiry is being set up to minimise the scope, the scale and the scandal that will come up.”
@wesstreeting @Keir_Starmer @RichardBurgon @MichelleWelshMP @alexsobel @KatieJWhite @FabianLeedsNE @RachelReevesMP @MarkJSewards @hilarybennmp
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Feb 20
RT @MatNeoInv: We want to hear from women and families who have experienced bereavement or harm when using maternity or neonatal services.…
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New midwives 'having to work in retail and hospitality'
Read more 🔗 trib.al/kFuHaiY
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Jan 19
"Six-figure settlement secured in vaginal mesh negligence claim"
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🚨 EXC: @GreatOrmondSt surgeon Yaser Jabbar now confirmed to have harmed between 85 and 100 children at the world famous hospital. Some have lifelong derformed limbs. Insiders say trust managers have failed to tackle deeper cultural problems:
thetimes.com/article/90e30da…
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26 Dec 2025
"Asian women in England almost twice as likely to suffer severe childbirth tears"
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23 Dec 2025
RT @SkyNews: Comedian Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
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17 Dec 2025
Rosie’s horrendous story is the perfect example of what’s wrong in maternity.
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18 Dec 2025
French anaesthetist jailed for life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 bbc.in/4siXEOe
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