Wednesday 21 October 2009

BBC NEWS | UK | UK population 'to rise to 71.6m'

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The population of the UK will rise from 61m to 71.6m by 2033 if current trends in growth continue, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.Just over two-thirds of the increase is likely to be related directly or indirectly to migration to the UK.

BBC NEWS | UK | UK population 'to rise to 71.6m'