Older generations are continuing to get married and defy a decline in marriage rates, according to new statistics.

The research, published this month (12 September) by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), show a continued decline in marriages and rising divorce rates bar one age group: The over-70s.

Overall the proportion of those who are married aged 70 plus has gone from 50.3 percent in 2008 to 55.8 percent in 2018.

Later life specialists at national law firm Irwin Mitchell point out the over 70s age group are part of a generation that has benefited from a generous financial landscape throughout their li...