According to National Statistics, the British population is expected to increase by 4.4 million by 2016. The UK population is projected to increase by 4.4 million by 2016. This increase is equivalent to an average annual rate of growth of 0.7 per cent. If past trends continue, the population will continue to grow, reaching 71 million by 2031. There are, however, regional disparities. The population of England is projected to increase by 8%, Northern Ireland by 7%, Wales by 5% and Scotland,...