Water Privatization in England, Southern Europe's Economic Growth, and Declining Birth Rates in Developed Countries

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The chapter discusses the privatization of water services in England and Wales and Southern Europe's economic growth, emphasizing disparities in service quality and economic performance. It touches on the challenges of boosting birth rates in developed countries despite family-friendly policies.

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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Thames Water owners to begin urgent restructuring talks

Why family-friendly policies don’t boost birth rates

Nato plans $100bn ‘Trump-proof’ fund for Ukraine

Southern growth spurt creates two-speed eurozone economy

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