UK surrogacy law ‘creaking at seams’ as demand rises sharply

UK surrogacy laws are described as 'creaking at the seams' due to rising demand, with nearly 1,000 children born via surrogacy in 2025, double the number in 2015. Experts urge legislative updates to prevent risky international arrangements, driven by factors including increased infertility, more gay couples seeking parenthood, and shifting cultural attitudes.