An ITV News investigation has revealed that 67 babies who died at Hopedene Maternity Home, a Salvation Army institution for unmarried mothers in Newcastle (1950–1973), were buried in mass unmarked graves, often without their families' knowledge. Testimonies describe the home as cruel and prison-like, with forced labour, lack of care, and a high infant mortality rate, prompting renewed calls for a government apology over Britain’s forced adoption scandal.