Britain is undergoing a demographic shift where deaths consistently surpass births, according to the Resolution Foundation. Gregory Thwaites, a research director at the think tank, indicated that 2026 could mark the start of this trend due to low fertility rates. Ruth Curtice, the chief executive, highlighted concerns about future public services and tax revenues. The think tank forecasts deaths could exceed births by 100,000 annually by the mid-2040s.
More death than life!
January 5, 2026
