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    Population set to rise by 10 million in fastest expansion since the Sixties

    The population of the United Kingdom is projected to grow at its fastest rate since the baby boom of the 1960s. The number of people is expected to rise by 10 million to 70 million, with immigration accounting for most of the increase. [my emphasis]

    As the population grows, better healthcare will mean millions more living longer, with the number of people aged 100 and over increasing sevenfold to 80,000, according to official figures published yesterday.

    The greying of the population will result in the number of people of pensionable age increasing by one third to 15.6 million.

    This combination of a rising and an ageing population will have major consequences for the provision of housing and schools and for the development of services to care for the elderly.

    The full story available at : Population set to rise by 10 million in fastest expansion since the Sixties - Times Online

    Totally unsustainable growth in a country of limited size and limited resources!
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    Great, more people...

    Not to mention most of these people will be either foreign or old.

    We really should legalise people hunting, that'd drop crime to nothing and give the foxes a break.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DCFGS3 View Post
    Great, more people...

    Not to mention most of these people will be either foreign or old.

    We really should legalise people hunting, that'd drop crime to nothing and give the foxes a break.

    It, used to be common in Aus DCFGS3


    Why do people go to Britain, it's cold and dreary, plus many immigrants end up in poorly paid jobs.


    If I emigrate, I'd go somewhere hot and sunny, with a good economic outlook.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi 1691 View Post
    It, used to be common in Aus DCFGS3
    The difference is we needed the population growth (still do IMO), Britain does not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DCFGS3 View Post
    Great, more people...

    Not to mention most of these people will be either foreign or old.

    We really should legalise people hunting, that'd drop crime to nothing and give the foxes a break.
    Trouble is people aren't so clever! Unlike foxes they would never get away and that would take all the sport out of it!

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