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The increasing number of publicly funded funerals in England has raised concerns about the prevalence of loneliness among older men. A recent study conducted by the Local Government Association and…
Rising numbers of publicly funded funerals in England point to loneliness among older men as the strongest factor behind the trend, above cost-of-living
At age 24, workers born in the late 1990s are paid more than any cohort since those born in the 1950s
The UK’s mental health crisis is deepening among young people, and the current labour market could be partly to blame, according to a new study. The study
Decades of anti-child and anti-family propaganda have contributed to falling birth rates, and the repercussions are now being felt.
The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is key
All population growth over the next decade will be driven by migration as fertility rates fall, according to the Office for National Statistics
New analysis suggests falling birth rates appear to be driven partly by financial struggles rather than a shift away from parenthood
BY JOSEPHINE LETHBRIDGE · 11 TH OF MARCH 2026 You’re 29 years old. A letter arrives. It’s from your government, and it reminds you that you won’t be fertile forever, and if you want to have children…
With the highest housing and childcare costs in the UK, raising a family in London is simply out of reach for many.
'Temperature and sex ratios at birth', a new study led by researchers at the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), provides new evidence that higher temperatures can influence the sex ratio at birth, with important implications for population health and gender balance in a warming world.
Fertility rates have fallen rapidly in the UK and other high-income countries in recent years. Education, economic uncertainty and changing gender roles are among the factors that have played a part. Keeping the combination of causes in mind is essential for designing effective policy responses.
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Rising numbers of publicly funded funerals in England point to loneliness among older men as the strongest factor behind the trend, abov
Gen Z earning more than millennials at same age, according to thinktank Jul. 8, 2026Posted in News, Young People A report by Resolution Foundation, a think tank, found that real weekly pay at age 24 of workers born in the late 1990s was 12% higher than for cohorts born in the late 1980s.
Mental health among young women in the UK is deteriorating – and a new study suggests the job market could be to blame.
The owners of child-focused businesses say falling birth rates are impacting their future viability.
This week's Money Problem hears from 38-year-old Kitty who can't afford to buy a house and is frustrated her rich parents won't help her.
The UK's demographic landscape is set to change as deaths are projected to outnumber births from 2026, driven by low fertility rates and an ageing population, impacting the economy.
It doesn't seem to be driven solely by choice.
Policymakers should address financial barriers that hinder young people from starting families, says thinktank
Around half of boomers owned a home by the age of 30. Younger generations face a very different reality
Unaffordable housing and childcare costs are driving young families away. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The findings have implications for population health and gender balance in a warming world
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