How do the post-World War baby boom generations compare? 6 March 2018 By ONS Digital The post-World War 2 baby boom generation turned 70 in 2016. They were the first to benefit from 20th century developments such as ‘cradle to grave welfare’. Posted in Employment and Labour MarketPeople, Population and Community Baby boomBirthsDeathsDivorcesLife expectancyMarriagesWorld War IWorld War II
You draw the charts: 60 years of change 24 October 2017 By In October 1957 BBC Radio 4’s Today programme went on the air for the first time. A lot has changed in the last 60 years: we are living much longer; attitudes to sex and marriage have become more relaxed; house prices have risen and the demographics of the country have changed. But do you know […] Posted in People, Population and Community 2011 CensusBirthsCensus analysisDivorcesHousing marketMarriagesPrices
Marriage and divorce on the rise at 65 and over 18 July 2017 By Older people in England and Wales are getting married and divorced in greater numbers. What’s behind it? Why are these so-called “silver splicers” and “silver separators” starting and ending relationships in later life? Posted in People, Population and Community Civil partnershipsDivorcesHousingLife expectancyMarriagesOlder people
Five facts about . . . Halloween – a monster mash of data 28 October 2016 By Rob Fry As Halloween is descending upon us this coming Monday – we present some spooky stats and frightening facts for you to sink your (vampire) teeth into. Posted in People, Population and Community Baby namesBirthsFive facts about...ListicleMarriages
What’s the best time for a wedding? 26 August 2016 By Rob Fry Posted in People, Population and Community InteractiveMarriages
International Men’s Day 19 November 2015 By Rob Fry Today is International Men’s Day, which celebrates men and their role in society. This post pulls together various facts about men in our society today. Posted in People, Population and Community GenderInternational Men's DayListicleMarriagesPopulationWell-being
International Day of Families: 5 interesting facts 12 May 2015 By Rob Fry International Day of Families celebrates the importance of families and their vital contribution to economic growth and development. Posted in People, Population and Community FamiliesListicleMarriages
Victory in Europe Day: How World War II changed the UK 8 May 2015 By Rob Fry May 8th 2015 is the anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. We’ve pulled together a range of data to show how the war affected life in the UK, and how the country has changed since then. Posted in People, Population and Community AnalysisMarriages
