Unhappily married UK couples delay divorce due to cost-of-living crisis and financial strain.

The UK's cost-of-living crisis has led to unhappily married couples delaying divorce due to financial strain, with the share of adults declaring unhappiness in relationships at its highest since 2014. Despite this, divorce rates remain at a 50-year low, as inflation, mortgage rates, and rental prices make separation financially unfeasible. The housing market further contributes to this, with couples fearing selling their homes at a loss.

August 11, 2024
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