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Oxford Academic Proposal To Tax Childless Britons Sparks Fury Over Bodily Autonomy

An Oxford demographer's proposal to tax childless individuals to boost birth rates has sparked backlash, with critics arguing it undermines bodily autonomy and fails to address childcare costs.

International Business Times UK

The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?

The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is key

The Guardian - UK

Reform by-election candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check

Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’

The Independent UK

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‘Really transitional moment’: what should we do about declining fertility rates?

As fertility rate hits all-time low in England and Wales, is there cause for concern for the economy and services?

The Guardian - UK

Is the cost of living crisis contributing to a childless London?

The capital’s families are shrinking, as new data confirms that young women will have less children than previous generations. Why, and what does it mean for our city?

Evening Standard

The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts are divided

The UK’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, and many other countries face similar declines, creating ageing populations. But can ecological benefits of fewer people outweigh social problems created?

The Guardian - UK

You know game is up for Boris Johnson when Rishi Sunak and Co find their spine

Annie Brown says Pincher scandal is just another Partygate without the canapes.

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Taxing the childless would unfairly punish people like me

According to a man, the UK needs to introduce a “negative child benefit” tax for those who do not have children. In a piece published in The Sunday Times, demographer Paul Morland had some ideas to prevent crippling workforce shortages, and combat plummeting birth rates and an ageing population. He…

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Should child-free adults pay extra tax?

Evening Standard

Tax the childless! Encourage ‘our own’ to breed! What an asinine, inhumane way to tackle a population crisis

The demographer Paul Morland has some novel ideas for rejuvenating Britain’s ageing population. That’s ‘novel’ as in unacceptable

The Guardian - UK

What is negative child benefit? Demographer proposes taxing childless people to boost population

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