ONS reports 3.4% uptake in civil partnerships in 2016
The latest ONS report on civil partnerships has revealed in increase of 3.4% in 2016 as compared to 2015, a total of 890 across England and Wales. The findings show the first annual increase in civil partnerships since the introduction of same sex marriage in 2013. Other statistics from the study include: 68% of civil partnerships in 2016 were between men 49% of those entering into a civil partnership in 2016 were over 50 years of age, compared to 19% in 2013 The average age of those choosing civil partnerships was 49.9 years for women, and 48.6 years for men London is the most popular area for civil partnerships, with 38% of ...