Not only did Shaun Bailey give an unashamed eulogy about the importance of marriage as a social justice issue, he did it after having his appendix removed just a few hours earlier 💪😇 thetimes.co.uk/article/shaun-…

Congratulations Marriage Foundation for being marriage champions for 10 years keep up the good work together we can make a difference Marriage Week International Săptămâna Căsătoriei Marriage Week UK

6% fewer marriages in 2019 is not good. The 2020 figures will be worse. What the data hides is the growing gap between rich and poor. Public policy heavily penalises marriage among low earners yet 9/10 cabinet ministers embrace it in their private lives. When will they notice?

READ our latest news for June - Shaun Bailey gave a barnstorming speech at our 10th anniversary meeting, well worth a read or watch - Marriage rates are down but we are not surprised - More news from Harry's PhD - And a great article on marriage prep! mailchi.mp/2d0d9007480e/m…

Never let it be said that we ignore the big issues of the day. MF research and Bennifer in The Sun ... thesun.co.uk/news/19254245/…

Summer #marriagestats #5 Did you know - Marriage rates (per '000 unmarried) are down 78% for men and 73% for women since their peak in 1972 - What these figures don't show is that marriage is still hugely popular among the higher income groups - That's the 'marriage gap'

"Steep decline in marriage sparks call for ‘Hungarian’ cash incentives" Our new report in todays Sunday Telegraph telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/08/2…

"Cut taxes to boost the UK's low birth rate: Campaigners attempt to reverse the falling number of Brits getting married and having children" Our new report covered in todays Mail on Sunday dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

After a brief pause for our Hungary story and media coverage, back to summer #marriagestats #7 Did you know - Marriages under age 25 used to be the norm but have now become the exception, comprising 8% of brides and 5% of grooms Good thing? Bad thing?

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Lead article in today's Times offers a good overview of families in Britain. Let's see if this has any effect on policy and particularly the perverse 'couple penalty' that discourages stable relationships... thetimes.co.uk/article/fdf824…

Nearly half of UK children now grow up outside a traditional nuclear family, according to a major study. Marriage advocate Harry Benson: "The ring and the piece of paper it's easy to denigrate them, but they represent a clarity and a plan." Julia Hartley-Brewer | Dr Harry Benson

"Family, far more than school, shapes children's outcomes" writes Cristina Odone mol.im/a/11167067 via Mail Online

Front page of today's Times Marriage Foundation

To mark #WorldMenopauseDay, The Family Law Menopause Project and @NHMenoSociety share the outputs of our survey to uncover the impact Menopause and Perimenopause have during a divorce or separation. Dr Louise Newson #MenopauseandDivorce ow.ly/Rl4U50L6CW8

Women What Whistle: Wrapping up presents while wrapping up the year.... womenwhatwhistle.com/p/wrapping-up-…

From today, you must be at least 18-years-old to get married or be in a civil partnership in England and Wales. This new law's said to be a "victory" for survivors of #ForcedMarriage. We chatted to Marriage Foundation - listen🔊: bit.ly/3xUIt2D

The psychology of commitment and marriage in 2 minutes! Dr Harry Benson youtu.be/UQ970w-GrBI?si…

So enjoyed speaking with Andrea and Jon on The 4 Habits - w/ Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings podcast about the choices we make in our marriages & relationships. You can also watch on YouTube

FOREVER AFTER? Healthy Choices for A Happy Marriage #marriageadvice #the... youtu.be/CRZn1WwUJuo?si… via YouTube Here’s the YouTube link to my podcast interview with Andrea & Jon from The 4 Habits - w/ Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings.