Exploring the underlying societal factors contributing to lower birth rates despite increased government support for families, shedding light on the complexities of modern parenting and shifting gender dynamics.
Nato is trying to ‘Trump-proof’ funding for the war in Ukraine, Thames Water’s owners will start urgent restructuring talks, and birth rates are declining despite wealthy countries investing in family- friendly policies.
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