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Demographic Trends - The UK faces a demographic catastrophe due to plummeting birth rates [1] - England and Wales' Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropped to a low of 1.41 children per woman in 2024, down from 1.44 the previous year [2] - Scotland's TFR has fallen to a record low of 1.25 [2] - Northern Ireland's TFR, the highest in the UK, is 1.64, still below the 2.1 replacement level [2] - The decline spans every region of the UK, including the South West (1.31), London and Wales (1.35), West Midlands (1.59), and East of England (1.53) [3] Potential Consequences - A sustained decline in birth rates threatens to shrink the UK's workforce [4] - The decline could undermine pension systems and strain healthcare infrastructure [4] - Schools may empty, communities may erode, and the economic vitality of the UK could fade [4] - The industry suggests immediate action is needed to prevent irreversible demographic collapse [5]