Published 3 years ago

The economy has shafted millennials: now it wants their offspring too

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The current birthrate of 1.58 in England and Wales is far below the 2.1 replacement level needed. In 2060 there will be close to four over-65s for every 10 workers. This will open up a support gap that will inevitably lead to economic decline. British working parents spend 22% of their income on full-time childcare.

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The economy has shafted millennials: now it wants their offspring too

Yes yes, we know you can’t afford to have children. But if the economy tanks because of the low birthrate, you’ll be to blame, says Guardian writer Joel Golby

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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