The UK’s Baby Shortage (and the Government's Plans to Fix it)

The video discusses the decline in the UK birth rate, highlighting that half of women in England and Wales are childless by age 30. It explores historical trends, economic implications, and barriers to childbearing, such as high childcare costs. The government is implementing policies to reduce these costs and encourage higher birth rates, aiming to address potential demographic and economic challenges.

According to a YouGov poll from 2020, what was identified as a major barrier to having children in the UK?

How does the cost of childcare in the UK compare to the average in OECD countries?

What measures has the UK government proposed to address the high cost of childcare?