2010-2021 UK fertility rate dropped 18.8%, largest among G7, due to austerity and social security cuts.
The UK's fertility rate has declined by 18.8% since 2010, the largest drop among G7 nations, according to a Centre for Progressive Policy report. This decline is largely attributed to austerity measures that disproportionately affected poorer regions, alongside increased deprivation and cuts to social security. The trend raises concerns about an aging population outnumbering the working-age population, which could strain the economy.
October 12, 2024
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