Housing Costs Halt UK Births
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UK birth rates plummet, and a new report from the Resolution Foundation reveals that housing costs are the primary barrier for young people having children. The report, titled Bye Bye Baby, highlights the impact of fewer babies on schools, with primaries closing in London and secondaries at risk. The stats show a significant increase in childless women, particularly among non-graduates. The thinktank argues that housing affordability is the main issue, with low earners twice as likely to remain childless due to financial hurdles. The report suggests taxpayer-backed deposit loans as a potential solution to make parenthood more accessible.
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