Unmarried Parents Far More Likely to Split Before Their Children Become Teenagers

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Parents who cohabit but never marry are far more likely to split up before their child becomes a teenager, a study has found.

According to a report published by the Marriage Foundation on Monday, 46 per cent of 14-year-olds in the UK are no longer living with both natural parents.