China ends 30-year condom tax break to boost births
China will impose a 13% VAT on contraceptives from January, ending a three-decade exemption. The move is part of a wider policy shift to tackle a plunging birth rate. Read the full analysis.
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West Virginia population crisis as coal industry dies
McDowell County to lose nearly a third of residents by 2040 as coal industry decline creates demographic crisis. Discover the grim future facing West Virginia's former mining heartlands.
One in Five in UK Now Born Abroad, Study Reveals
New analysis shows nearly 20% of the UK population is foreign-born, a sharp rise from 2021. Discover the impact on public services and the call for an emergency census.
Luxury sales fall as shoppers reject price hikes
Global personal luxury goods sales are forecast to drop 2% in 2025, marking the first two-year decline since the financial crisis. Discover why affluent shoppers are turning away from premium brands.
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
2.2 Billion People Never Used Internet, Says UN
A UN report reveals a shocking 2.2 billion people have never been online, with the digital divide concentrated in the world's poorest nations. Discover the full findings and the push for universal connectivity.
Japan's economy shrinks as US tariffs hit exports
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters as US tariffs dampen exports. GDP falls 1.8% annualised amid global trade tensions. Discover the full impact.
UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
UK population hits record 67.6 million amid migration surge
Official figures reveal Britain's population has grown by nearly 500,000 in a single year, with net migration reaching unprecedented levels and reshaping the nation's demographic landscape.
UK population hits record 67 million, ONS data reveals
Official statistics reveal Britain's population has grown by nearly 500,000 in a single year, reaching unprecedented levels driven primarily by international migration patterns.
Germany's population declines for third year running
New Eurostat data reveals Germany's population declined by 0.1% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of natural decrease despite overall growth through immigration.
London household numbers decline while other regions grow
Exclusive ONS figures show London experienced the only household decline in England while East Midlands saw biggest growth, revealing changing post-pandemic living patterns.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Poland's Baby Bust: Why Birth Rates Are Plummeting
Poland faces a demographic emergency as birth rates plummet to record lows. Discover the economic pressures, changing social values, and political failures driving this silent crisis that threatens the nation's future.
Russia's population crisis deepens amid war losses
New official data reveals Russia's population has fallen to its lowest level in decades, with record-low birth rates and war casualties creating a perfect demographic storm under Putin's leadership.
Japan's population crisis deepens as births hit record low
Japan faces an unprecedented demographic emergency as new data reveals the sharpest population decline in history, with births plummeting to their lowest level since records began.
Russia's population crisis deepens with 2M loss
New statistics reveal Russia's population has dropped by over 2 million since 2021, with deaths significantly outnumbering births as Putin's war and economic pressures create a perfect demographic storm.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
England & Wales population declines for first time ever
New ONS data reveals England and Wales experienced their first population decline in decades, driven by falling birth rates and changing migration patterns post-pandemic.
Young people abandoning Wales in record numbers
Official statistics reveal a dramatic population shift as young adults abandon Wales for better opportunities in England, raising concerns about Wales's future economic vitality.
Wales population drops first time since 1850s
Shocking official figures reveal Wales experienced population decline while England saw growth, raising concerns about economic future and youth exodus.
Christmas Island population plummets to record low
Exclusive census data reveals Christmas Island's population has dropped below 1,400 residents, marking a dramatic exodus from Australia's remote Indian Ocean territory and raising concerns about its future sustainability.
Poland's loneliness epidemic fuels birth rate collapse
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Remote Work Drives Major City Population Decline
New research reveals major global cities including New York and London are experiencing significant population declines as remote work revolutionises where people choose to live and work.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
Tokyo population sees first decline in 26 years
Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area records its first population drop since 1996, signalling a dramatic demographic shift amid national population concerns.
Australia's fertility rate hits record low: 1.55 births per woman
New data reveals Australia's fertility rate has hit an unprecedented low of 1.55 births per woman, sparking concerns about future economic stability and population ageing.
Japan's imported baby boom exposes demographic crisis
Japan's reliance on foreign-born mothers to boost birth rates reveals deeper political failures and demographic challenges that threaten the nation's future stability.
South Korea's elderly population reaches record 20%
New statistics reveal South Korea's demographic time bomb is worsening, with over 20% of citizens now aged 65 or older, raising urgent questions about economic sustainability and social welfare systems.
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