The UK is entering a historic era of population decline, with deaths projected to exceed births starting in 2026. This marks the first permanent birth deficit in modern UK history, raising questions about future demographics, workforce, and social policy. Stay updated on the latest population trends and UK demographic analysis.

UK Enters Population Decline Era: Deaths to Outnumber Births from 2026

Beijing has imposed tax on Condoms. People in China will have to pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt. After imposing a strict one-child policy for more than 30 years, China has over the past decade been introducing a range of attractive offers to induce people to have more children in a bid to boost the falling birthrate.

Beijing Imposes 13% Vat on Condoms, Tax on Contraceptives Draws Ridicule & Concern Inside China 

China is taking major steps to address its declining birth rate, which has dropped to a record low of 1.09 as of 2022. To combat the rising costs associated with raising children, Beijing announced a national plan, expected to cost up to $70 billion dollars.

China Allocates $70 BN Annually to Combat Falling Birth Rates

China is facing the long-term consequences of its former "One Child" policy, with an aging population and shrinking workforce creating economic and social challenges. The policy, in effect for decades, has led to a demographic imbalance that threatens future growth, prompting concerns about the sustainability of China's development and the well-being of its elderly citizens.

China Pays The Price For 'One Child' Policy?

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he wants to create a new ministry to address the country's low birthrate, with the country facing a looming demographic crisis. Watch in for more details!

South Korea President wants to create ministry to tackle low birth rates

South Korea launches high-speed train to help improve country's birth rate by cutting commuting times. South Korea has the world's lowest fertility rate and its youth have often cited long commutes and cramped, expensive housing in greater Seoul as the main reasons for not getting married and starting a family.

South Korea: New speed train links will help boost birthrate

Taiwanese Presidential hopeful Terry Gou has proposed boosting the declining birthrate by offering couples free pets if they have a baby. Do new parents need another responsibility on their hands? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Pets for pregnancies in Taiwan?

Outrage built in Poland over the weekend after the ruling party leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, was accused of being out of touch following his remarks made on Saturday which partly blamed the country's low birth rate on young women drinking too much alcohol.

Poland: Politician blames low birthrate on young women drinking alcohol, sparks outrage

More than four years after ending its controversial one-child policy, China is considering additional measures to increase its flagging birthrate. For decades, China enforced strict controls on additional births in the name of preserving scarce resources for its burgeoning economy.

China looks for measures to lift flagging birthrate

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