UK ONS publishes final 2025 birth and fertility rates for England and Wales

The UK Office for National Statistics released final 2025 data on live births, stillbirths, maternities, and fertility rates for England and Wales, broken down by maternal age, parents' country of birth, ethnicity, gestational age, and birthweight. The release provides a comprehensive demographic snapshot but does not yet indicate trend direction or policy implications. This matters for long-term planning in health, education, and social care, though no immediate market impact is expected.