Britain’s Population Boosted by the Biggest Baby Boom for 40 Years

Recent population analysis published by the ONS suggests that Britain's fast-growing population is significantly linked to a baby boom! This Sky News article highlights the key findings from the ONS.

Overall, the UK population in the year to July 2012 by 420,000 compared with 2011. About 60% of that growth was accounted for by a higher birth rate than death rate. There were 254,000 more births than deaths over the year and 165,600 more international migrants arriving than emigrants leaving.