When couples split up, families move from one to two households. Poverty is a common outcome that affects children. Six out of ten lone parents are supported by the state compared to one out of ten couple parents. That's where most of the £50bn is spent.
Date nights make for longer-lasting relationships – but only if you’re married
PRESS RELEASE FROM MARRIAGE FOUNDATION Marriage Foundation research finds couples who go on occasional date nights have 14 per cent lower odds of their relationship