Let’s be honest, birthrates won’t go up without a religious revival Opinion Pro-natalist policies are welcome – but are unlikely to impact birthrates without a concurrent social shift to more traditional values.
England’s fertility rate drops to record low Economics The fertility rate across England and Wales has fallen to a record low, according to official figures, which is likely to fuel clashes between policymakers and economists over immigration controls. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the total fertility rate, which is measured by the number of children women would expect to [...]
Why millennial women are efficient – but not very productive – mothers Opinion Millennial women have reached child-bearing age in a corporate culture that encourages them to have fewer babies, closer together and later in life, says Eliza Filby Few may have seen the link between yesterday’s budget and the latest fertility rates from the ONS which showed they have dropped to their lowest mark since records began. [...]