We are living in an Age of Austerity.
What will be the impact of the UK’s economic problems – and the government’s raft of economic cuts – on family life?
Stable family relationships rely upon stable family finances. The evidence shows that financial pressures can increase conflict within couples, contributing to relationship breakdown.
Increased stress and the threat of redundancy can also stop people being the kind of parents that they want to be. This can have long term repercussions for their children.
Over a two year period, we will track the consequences of this Age of Austerity for UK families.
