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New analysis from mobility specialist Opera Beds, based on ONS data, shows the county is likely to see 36.9 per cent of its residents aged 65 and over by that time, which would make Dorset the fourth oldest region in the UK by proportion of older people.
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Dorset predicted to be one of the oldest ageing regions by 2036

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UK economy growing despite ongoing conflict in Iran

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Annual UK Government borrowing falls to lowest level in three years

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Two Dorset towns named among most expensive places for single people in the UK

The Great Gen Z Exodus report by The TEFL Academy reveals that Britons are no longer waiting until their 30s to leave, they’re doing it in their 20s, in record numbers, as economic pressure and shifting career priorities reshape life decisions. The Great Gen Z Exodus report by The TEFL Academy reveals that Britons are no longer waiting until their 30s to leave, they’re doing it in their 20s, in record numbers, as economic pressure and shifting career priorities reshape life decisions.
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Record number of young people leaving the UK for better prospects

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Best and worst areas to access a park in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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How to buy the 1921 census as 2021 census is released

When will census 2021 data be released? First results for England and Wales due this week. (PA) When will census 2021 data be released? First results for England and Wales due this week. (PA)
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This is when the first phase of results for the 2021 census will be released

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Most popular baby names in the South West of England are revealed

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