Rising Population and Unchanged Interest Rates

Despite falling house prices and the prospect of a slowdown in the economy, the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 5% this May. See: Why bank kept interest rates unchanged

The UK population is predicted to rise 33% in the next few decades. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? see: UK Population and Economic Effects

Dealing With Food Scarcity - How to deal with the shortage of food and rising agricultural prices

Why UK Housing Market suffers boom and bust. Why is the UK housing market so susceptible to boom and bust cycles