An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

The potential future population size of the UK and its constituent countries. These statistics are widely used in planning, including fiscal projections, health, education and pensions.

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Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows

Update on flu and covid in England

Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of health and the NHS.

... and a happy new year.