UK enters demographic turning point as births fall behind deaths
Independent - 05-Jan-2026Deaths may soon outpace births, pushing the UK into an ageing, higher-tax future
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Research Director at the Resolution Foundation
Greg Thwaites is a British economist and Research Director at the Resolution Foundation, where he leads analysis on macroeconomic trends, structural change and inequality. He also teaches as an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the University of Nottingham and previously held senior research roles at the Bank of England and worked with international organisations. His work blends academic rigour with practical policy research aimed at understanding demographic, economic and labour market shifts shaping the UK’s economy.
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Deaths may soon outpace births, pushing the UK into an ageing, higher-tax future