The UK’s demographic squeeze What do the next few years hold for the UK’s population and demographic makeup, and what does that mean for the public finances? 29 April 2026 by Charlie McCurdy and Elliott Christensen This article was originally published on our Substack. There are some mixed messages floating around about the UK’s population. On the one hand, we’ve seen record levels of immigration. On the other, we’re facing a baby bust. So how does it all shake out? The ONS’s latest release offers some clarity. Their 2024-based population projections, published yesterday, show … Continued READ MORE
