More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on

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The Guardian - UK 1 hour ago • theguardian.com

Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026

Latest ONS figures also suggest lower population growth in coming decades than previously expectedDeaths are projected to outnumber births in the UK every year from 2026 and the population is expected to grow at a slower…

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BBC News - Top Stories 6 hours ago • bbc.com

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

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