First Minister John Swinney faces intense criticism for dismissing a landmark report on Scotland's unsustainable population growth, sparking a major political row over his government's approach to immigration and public services.
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
The Greek government unveils a radical €1.6 billion relief package featuring baby bonuses, tax breaks, and housing support to tackle its severe demographic decline and ageing population.
Facing a demographic crisis, the Japanese government unveils a controversial new strategy to boost its birth rate by incentivising families to leave crowded Tokyo for the countryside.
Exclusive analysis reveals how pandemic-era migration slumps created a statistical illusion. Why current 'record highs' actually represent a recovery to pre-COVID norms rather than unprecedented influx.
King Charles III made a surprise visit to a Birmingham hospital to meet staff and patients, highlighting the critical importance of supporting the NHS and the UK's ageing society.
Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing, launches a scathing critique of UK immigration policy, linking it directly to the housing crisis and outlining his controversial plan for a sustainable future.
Exclusive investigation reveals a startling 50% decline in San Francisco's domestic cat population over the past decade, raising concerns among animal welfare experts and residents alike.
A radical policy proposal from a influential conservative think tank aims to reverse declining birth rates by overhauling family and social policy, raising alarms among critics.
New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show England's population grew by nearly 300,000 in mid-2023, while Wales experienced its first annual decrease in nearly 50 years, highlighting a stark demographic divide across the UK.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's population growth has hit a historic low, with record net migration losses to England and Wales. Experts point to UK immigration policies and the cost-of-living crisis as key drivers.
Exclusive analysis of National Records of Scotland data reveals a deepening demographic crisis, with deaths exceeding births and significant population decline in key council areas like Glasgow City.
New data reveals a worrying stagnation in British life expectancy, even as the number of centenarians hits record highs. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of austerity, NHS pressures, and lifestyle diseases halting decades of progress.
Official Australian government statistics reveal net migration is significantly lower than protest groups claim, falling sharply from post-pandemic peaks. Experts analyse the data behind the heated political debate.
A tense clash at a Sydney 'March For Australia' rally exposes the nation's deep division on immigration, as a woman passionately argues that Australia's economy would 'collapse' without migrants.
In an unprecedented demographic shift, the US state of Minnesota now has a larger Catholic population than Vatican City itself, signalling a major change in the global faith landscape.
Experts warn of a surge in wasps, cockroaches, and bedbugs across the UK, driven by the hottest summer on record. Discover the hotspots and how to protect your home.
Exclusive analysis of ONS data shows England and Wales' fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.49 children per woman, far below replacement level. This demographic time bomb threatens to reshape our society, economy, and public services for g
Exclusive analysis reveals South Korea's radical demographic shift, with single-person homes now dominating as the national population declines for a fourth consecutive year amid a severe fertility crisis.
New research dismantles the myth of a 'burdensome' older generation, revealing how Britons over 65 are volunteering in record numbers, contributing billions to the UK economy and strengthening the social fabric.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has ignited a firestorm in Australian Parliament with a blistering speech calling for an immediate stop to all immigration, citing infrastructure strain and loss of national identity.
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the fertility rate in England and Wales has hit its lowest level in nearly a century, with significant implications for future population trends and public policy.
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures reveals a deepening demographic crisis as the fertility rate in England and Wales hits a record low. Discover the economic pressures, shifting societal norms, and government policies behind the decline.
Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.
Pest control experts issue a stark warning as the UK's heatwave creates perfect conditions for a rodent population explosion, posing significant health and safety risks to homes and businesses.
Britain faces a looming public health crisis as pest control experts warn of a 'perfect storm' for a winter rodent invasion. Soaring rat populations, driven by warmer weather and bin collection cuts, are set to invade homes in search of food and shelter.
Two elderly women were hospitalised after being trapped for hours in a malfunctioning hot tub in Kentucky, suffering severe burns in a harrowing incident that required a complex emergency rescue.
A furious political row has erupted in Australia as the Albanese government faces allegations of deliberately censoring and manipulating official migration data to hide the true scale of arrivals, sparking accusations of a transparency crisis.
New census data reveals a historic demographic shift in Colorado, with Hispanics now constituting a quarter of the state's population, reshaping its cultural and political landscape.