UK Birth Rate Decline Linked to Cost of Living and Housing Crisis
New analysis suggests that the falling birth rates in the UK are partly driven by financial struggles and the housing crisis, hindering young people from starting families.
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Want to boost the UK’s birthrate? Fix the housing crisis, research suggests
Policymakers should address financial barriers that hinder young people from starting families, says thinktank Politicians hoping to persuade young people in the UK to have more children should prioritise tackling housing affordability, according to research by the Resolution Foundation thinktank. There has been growing concern in recent years about Britain’s declining birthrate, given the long-term fiscal pressures of supporting an ageing population. Continue reading...
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New analysis suggests falling birth rates appear to be driven partly by financial struggles rather than a shift away from parenthood
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