Fewer getting married

London - Fewer people are now getting married than at any time in the past 40 years, according to a report from the Family Policy…

London - Fewer people are now getting married than at any time in the past 40 years, according to a report from the Family Policy Studies Centre, published yesterday. A high divorce rate, couples marrying later in life plus more people choosing to cohabit or live alone has seen a steady decline in the number of UK weddings, the report says.

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