Crisis for China's economy as number of babies being born plummets

China’s population has declined for a second consecutive year, ringing alarm bells about the future growth of the world’s second-largest economy. Data released on Wednesday revealed a population of 1.409 billion at the end of 2023, reflecting a significant 2.08 million decrease

Britons face soaring water bills as funding plummets, peers warn

Britons face possible water shortages in future because of under-investment in infrastructure, peers have warned. The Lords’ Industry and Regulators Committee (IRC) blasted the Government’s “lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency” following an inquiry into the water industry. The cross-party peers warned under-investment will

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