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'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years

BBC Health Wednesday 27 May 2026, 16:45 UTC 1 min read
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Live births in England and Wales have fallen to their

Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
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